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Kyle Bengtson finishes top 25 at State Amateur
The 121st State Amateur featured some of the top amateur golfers in the state of Wisconsin. Four golfers represented the Minocqua area, with two of them making the cut.
Lakeland girls’ soccer capped of dream season with trip to state
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team had a goal coming into the 2022 season. Go to the state tournament. They did that and more in what became a dream season.
Lakeland 10U softball wins championship
In most cases, the best teams come together to win a championship. For Lakeland softball, their 10U team put together hitting, pitching and defense to win it all in a dominant victory.
Summer league preps Lakeland volleyball for the fall
One way an athlete can improve in their sport is through offseason work in the summer. For Lakeland volleyball, the Tomahawk Summer League is one way to do that.
Move to Division 1 a success for Lakeland golf
The Lakeland golf team came in the 2022 season with a lot of expectations. Moving to Division 1, the Thunderbirds showed no signs of slowing down.
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89ers lose heartbreaker in Crandon
Coming up on the end of the season, the Minocqua Post 89 Legion baseball team looked to find a couple of wins with a doubleheader in Crandon Sunday. Crandon won game one 5-0 at Crandon High School. Then, Crandon beat the 89ers in an extra-inning thriller by a score of …
Lakeland Black and Gray conclude Babe Ruth season
The Babe Ruth Senior League season came to a close last week. Both Lakeland Black and Lakeland Gray looked to finish the year with a win. Lakeland Gray played a doubleheader in Tomahawk on Thursday. Tomahawk won game one 13-3 in three innings as well as game two 9-7 in …
Rebels beat 89ers twice in Legion play
Playing their first full game in three weeks, the Minocqua Post 89 Legion baseball team played Rhinelander two times in three days. The Rebels beat the 89ers 10-0 at 70 West Complex on Wednesday. It was the 89ers’ first completed game since June 22 vs. Medford. Then on Friday, the …
All-Star Game champions
All-Star Games are a way to showcase some of the best talent in a particular league, sport and/or state. Lakeland Union High School’s Leah Wolfe and Stephanie Hartzheim got a chance to participate in the girls’ All-Star Game Saturday in Madison.
Mercer 7th annual Athletic Hall of Fame on July 30
The Mercer seventh annual Athletic Hall of Fame will take place July 30.
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Kevin Durant needs to find what he’s looking for
A few weeks ago, National Basketball Association (NBA) star Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. It got me thinking about loyalty and finishing what one has started.
Snowhawks win defensive duel over Dazzle’s Demons
Last time out, the Snowhawks got into a slugfest with the Chicago All-Stars on the Fourth of July. This time around, it was a defensive duel against one of their top rivals.
Jack Rubo, Kyle Bengtson, Mike Murphy qualify for Wisconsin State Amateur
Playing in the Wisconsin State Amateur is one of the top honors for any non-professional golfer in the state. Three Northwoods natives, including one current Thunderbird, qualified over the past few weeks.
Thunderbird track and field teams provided top highlights
For the first time in three years, the Lakeland track and field teams had a full season. From indoor meets to the state meet in La Crosse, the Thunderbirds shined on the biggest stages.
Lakeland baseball finished season on a high note
The Lakeland baseball team got off to a slow start in 2022. After a couple big wins in the middle of the season, the Thunderbirds finished the season on a high note.
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