SPORTS
Edge goes winless in opening tournament
The Northern Edge girls’ hockey co-op figured it would learn a lot about itself in a season-opening tournament in Fond du Lac. Despite returning most of last year’s team, the Edge still has a long way to go to hang with some of the best teams in the state.
LUHS wrestling has pieces to be top team in the GNC
The Lakeland wrestling team showed their willingness to compete last year, winning several individual conference championships, as well as the Handrick Hammer.
Thunderbirds win, lose at Wausau East tournament
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team played in the Tom Kislow Memorial Tournament over Thanksgiving weekend. They found plenty to celebrate, as well as things to work on.
MECCA announces plans for 2023 Winterfest events
MECCA Trails recently announced details of the annual MECCA Trails Winterfest, which will include live events on Jan. 28, 2023, and virtual events from Dec. 17 through Feb. 19. Winterfest offers ski races and snowshoe tours for all ages and abilities, including chip timed races on Jan. 28, self-timed virtual …
Home-opening shutout win
After a trip to Michigan, the Lakeland boys’ hockey team returned home for a wire-to-wire win over a non-conference opponent.
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Lady Thunderbirds dominate for first win
Seeking their first win of the season, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team went on the road for a dominating win in Shawano. The Thunderbirds beat the Hawks 71-31 on Tuesday, Nov. 22.
Shawano shoots their way past Lakeland boys’ basketball in opener
It’s hard to win basketball games when the opponent sinks a bunch of 3-pointers. That was the case for Lakeland boys’ basketball at Shawano on Tuesday, Nov. 22.
Olivia Mickle, Saylor Timmerman shined for small Lakeland girls’ swim team
The Lakeland girls’ swim team were small in numbers this year. Still, the Thunderbirds showed how strong they were with plenty of top performances. Freshman Olivia Mickle and sophomore Saylor Timmerman made up the Lakeland girls’ swim team. Both swimmers were among the Great Northern Conference’s best with all-conference honors.
Mercer volleyball set school record with 35 wins in historic season
Mercer volleyball returned much of their talent from a team that made it all the way to the sectional final last year. They went to new heights this year with a school record 35 wins.
Lakeland Nordic ski teams poised to be strong again
The Lakeland Nordic ski teams have proven to be two of the best in the state of Wisconsin recently. With a girls’ state title last year and some top skiers returning, Lakeland is poised to be right up there again by the end of the season.
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Lakeland boys’ cross country team capped off season with trip to state
The Lakeland cross country teams ran everywhere from Minocqua Winter Park to Wisconsin Rapids to Minnesota. Everywhere they went, they found success in a fun season.
Lakeland boys’ hockey wins in Michigan to open season
With the season beginning in Michigan, Lakeland sought their first win of the season. In a close game, Lakeland snuck out with the win. The Thunderbirds beat Kingsford, Mich. 4-3 on Saturday.
Lakeland boys’ hockey trying to make it three state trips in a row
It’s no secret the Lakeland boys’ hockey team has found success the past few years. Making it to the state tournament back-to-back years, they’re looking to make it three in a row.
Seniors lead the way for Lakeland boys’ basketball
A team full of seniors, the Lakeland boys’ basketball team enters this year with a sense of urgency. The Thunderbirds have aspirations of being in the top half of what looks to be a competitive Great Northern Conference.
Lakeland girls’ hoops drops two in Beaver Dam
Coach Melissa Ouimette wanted to challenge the Thunderbirds early in the season. Though it wasn’t reflected in the win column, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team showed some fight in Beaver Dam.
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