SPORTS
Lady Tigers win big in season opener
The Mercer girls’ basketball team looked for a faster start this year. They got just that with a dominant season-opening win in Mercer.
Three Thunderbird winter sports teams get underway
Three more winter sports teams began their season with the first day of practice Monday. Boys’ basketball, wrestling and boys’ swimming all met up at Lakeland Union High School.
Lady Thunderbirds’ late comeback not enough
Opening up the season on the road, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team challenged themselves with a game at Marshfield. It ended up coming down to the buzzer.
Season coming quick for Northern Edge
The Northern Edge girls’ hockey co-op will have a lot to do in a short amount of time prior to opening the season with a tournament over Thanksgiving weekend in Fond du Lac.
Mercer girls’ basketball striving to have more fun
The Mercer girls’ basketball team had a tough time finding wins a year ago. The Tigers return all of their starters from a year ago as they focus on having fun.
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Lakeland boys’ hockey battles during first week
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team returned to the ice last week for the first week of practice. The Thunderbirds battled on the ice through a series of drills Wednesday.
Thunderbirds ran the table, won the Axe in 2022
The Lakeland football team didn’t get out to the start they wanted. However, a five-game winning streak in the second half of the season propelled the Thunderbirds to the playoffs.
Lakeland girls’ hoops looking to make it to state this year
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team were a game away from going to the state tournament last year. With tons of talent returning, the Thunderbirds are hoping to take it one step further in 2022-23.
Olivia Mickle PR’s at state meet
Making it to state is no easy task. Olivia Mickle saved her best for last with her fastest time ever Friday night at the girls’ swim state meet.
Lakeland gymnastics gets back in a routine
Lakeland gymnastics opened up their 2022-23 season on the floor. It was part of a first day of practice that saw the girls work on their strength, conditioning and core.
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Lakeland boys’ soccer finished top three in competitive GNC
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team had aspirations of making a run at state after an appearance in the sectional semifinal last year. Although they didn’t reach their goal, it was a positive season overall.
LUHS girls’ basketball works on transition, aggressive defense on day one
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team’s road to the state tournament began Monday at the Lakeland Union High School fieldhouse. They worked on a variety of skills including dribbling, passing and defense.
Olivia Mickle set to swim at state
All season long, Olivia Mickle has trained to be one of the fastest swimmers in the pool. The hard work pays off as she swims in the state meet tonight. “It is so exciting, and I’m sure she’s full of many emotions,” coach Kristie Johns said. “I’m so happy for …
Yaroslav Myshchyshyn, KD Knipp bring home Player of the Year awards
The Lakeland boys’ soccer and Mercer volleyball teams had winning seasons. Many players were represented on their respective all-conference teams, including a couple of Player of the Years.
Lady Thunderbirds ended season on hot streak
A hot October gave the Lakeland volleyball team a positive end to the season. Along the way, they made memories, and picked up a couple of big wins. The Thunderbirds finished 17-17, 6-6 for fourth place in the Great Northern Conference. They won 20 sets and lost 21 in conference.
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