SPORTS
Thunderbirds fly into the playoffs
One win and they were in. That’s all the Thunderbirds needed to do when they beat Hayward to become playoff eligible for the third time in four years. The Thunderbirds beat the Hurricanes 21-7 Friday night at Rod Lundberg Field in Hayward. With four conference wins, the Thunderbirds qualified for …
Jenny Quade resigns as LUHS head volleyball coach
Jenny Quade resigned as head coach of the Lakeland Union High School varsity volleyball team. Athletic/activities director Emily Wizner made a statement regarding the matter.
Lakeland girls’ travel basketball team signup
WHO: All fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade girls interested in playing competitive basketball and who live in the Lakeland Union?School District, or attend school in the Lakeland Union School District.
Mercer volleyball wins the Hurley Fall Classic
Mercer volleyball took to the road for another weekend tournament Saturday at Hurley. The Tigers went undefeated and took first overall to win the Hurley Fall Classic.
Hodags shut out Lakeland boys’ soccer
Lakeland boys’ soccer traveled to Rhinelander in hopes of having a season sweep vs. the Hodags. Instead, Rhinelander snuck a few goals in and shut out the Thunderbirds Tuesday night.
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Senior Night win over Northland Pines
On Senior Night, the Lakeland volleyball team wanted to send the seniors off with a win. The Thunderbirds got better and better as the night went on for a convincing home win Tuesday night.
Lakeland football one win away from playoff qualification
One of the goals for the Lakeland football team is to make the playoffs each year. The Thunderbirds are one win away from officially clinching a playoff berth. To ensure a playoff spot, a team needs to have a greater than .500 record in conference play. With the Thunderbirds at …
Lakeland’s No.1, No. 2 doubles move on to Eau Claire
It was a day to remember for Lakeland girls’ tennis in Rhinelander. At the subsectional meet Monday, the Thunderbirds saw two doubles teams move onto sectionals in Eau Claire.
Lakeland cross country boys, Owen Clark win in Medford
The Lakeland cross country teams took to Medford for an invite that would help them prepare for conference in two weeks. The Lakeland boys found success with a win.
Lakeland volleyball falls to Mosinee
Lakeland volleyball took to the road for a match at Mosinee, one of the top teams in the GNC. Though it wasn’t a win, the Thunderbirds did some good things.
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Raiders edge Thunderbirds in penalty kick shootout
IncredibleBank Field hosted the top two soccer teams in the Great Northern Conference. Lakeland and Medford played a tight game coming down penalty kicks.
Fourth quarter finish
A fourth quarter finish was just the start of a thrilling football game between Ashland and Lakeland that saw Lakeland win three straight conference games for the first time since 2008.
Lady Thunderbirds finish second in the GNC
Three teams for one conference championship. The scene was set at the Lakeland Union High School tennis courts as the Thunderbirds walked away with two individual conference championships on a successful day.
KD Knipp registers 1,000th career kill
The Mercer volleyball team continued to pick up momentum in the season with a third place finish at a tournament and another conference victory featuring a milestone.
Saylor Timmerman, Olivia Mickle win a combined four events vs. Antigo
Lakeland girls’ swim hosted their third straight meet when Antigo came to town Monday night. The Thunderbirds continued to win individual events. “I think they’re much more comfortable in our pool,” coach Kristie Johns said. “They like our blocks, they practice on them every day.”
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