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Playoff preview: which teams will show up this weekend
The National Football League (NFL) playoffs are upon us, and it’s anyone’s game. If last weekend is any indication, these games will be tight-knit to the end. For those who follow the Prediction Board, I went 4-2 in my picks last week. I’ll attempt to see who will win the …
Tigers boys’ basketball drops two games
The Mercer boys’ basketball team looked to capitalize on their win at the buzzer last Tuesday. They played one conference game at home before traveling out-of-state.
Down, but not out
Mercer girls’ basketball already lost Jenny Klopatek for the season in December. After losing Eiley Schoeneman, the Tigers had to fight through adversity to get a non-conference road win.
Mercer girls’ basketball finally gets by Butternut
Jersey Polencheck and Butternut have been a thorn in the side of Mercer girls’ basketball the last few seasons. On Thursday night, the Tigers made sure it was their night at home.
Thunderbird gymnastics pick up many PRs in Antigo
With all five gymnasts back in action, the Lakeland gymnastics team looked to perform at their best in another triangular, this one taking place in Antigo. The Thunderbirds finished third out of three teams with 104.275 points Thursday night. Ashland won with 127.35 points while Antigo finished second with 122.025.
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Northern Edge downs Medford 4-3 again
The end result in the second meeting between the Northern Edge girls’ hockey team and the Medford Raiders was identical to the first, though there was a slightly less dramatic ending to Friday night’s rematch.
Second half defense leads Lady Thunderbirds past Mosinee
Lakeland girls’ basketball has shown to be the team to beat in the Great Northern Conference this year. They continued their winning ways with a victory over a rival.
Lakeland boys’ hockey gets back to winning ways
Looking to find their groove again, the Lakeland boys’ hockey team picked up two conference wins — one at home and one on the road. The Thunderbirds beat Waupaca 5-2 on Military Night in Minocqua Thursday night. Then, Lakeland beat Antigo 1-0 Saturday evening in Antigo.
Lakeland boys’ hoops runs out of steam late in Mosinee
The Great Northern Conference has proved to be as tough as advertised. For the Lakeland boys’ basketball team, they looked to find their signature win of the season in a tight one in Mosinee.
Handrick Hammer stays in Minocqua
The Lakeland wrestling team won the Handrick Hammer for the first time ever last year. This year, it’s staying at Lakeland as the Thunderbirds made some more history on Senior Night.
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Lady Tigers win first game in two months
After a long break, the Mercer girls’ basketball team finally returned to the court for a couple of games, snapping their losing streak along the way. On Monday, Hurley beat the Tigers 66-27 in Hurley. Then, Mercer beat LCO 43-37 Tuesday in Mercer. These were the Tigers’ first games since …
Clutch Kyler wins it at the buzzer
A buzzer-beater. Those are words that exemplify one of the most exciting plays in basketball. Mercer’s Kyler Breunig had one of those buzzer-beaters in an exciting home win.
Lakeland Nordic ski girls win Snekkevik Ski Races
The Lakeland Nordic ski teams continued their season with two meets in two days where Lakeland found success. On Saturday, the Lakeland girls won the Snekkevik Ski Races with 10 points. The boys finished eighth with 69 points. Then, on Sunday, the Lakeland girls took second in the Iola Skate …
Lakeland wrestling splits a pair of dual matches in Crandon
The Lakeland wrestling team has had a busy January thus far. They went to Crandon for a non-conference triangular on Tuesday, splitting a pair of dual matches. The Thunderbirds beat Bonduel 39-30. Crandon then beat Lakeland 63-12.
Northern Edge downs Northland Pines again
The Northern Edge girls’ hockey team did not match the offensive explosion it had the first time it played Northland Pines this season, but still had more than enough offense Monday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
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