SPORTS
13th annual Bear Cupboard Run on June 25
The 13th Annual Bear Cupboard Run, Lakeland Pantry’s largest yearly fundraiser, will be held on Saturday morning, June 25 with race activities centered around Minocqua’s Torpy Park. Races feature a ½ marathon, 5k run/walk, and a fun “Cubby” run. The event, sponsored by the Pantry and the Firebird Foundation, draws …
Legacy, finality and the end of an era
This week was one of the biggest weeks of the year for me as I celebrated all things Jurassic leading up to the new film “Jurassic World: Dominion” coming out today. It got me thinking of legacies and finales in sports.
Minocqua 89ers shut out Tomahawk in Legion opener
With the prep season over and the summer in full swing, the Legion baseball season began for the Minocqua Post 89 Legion baseball team. It was a successful first game.
Day Two Troubles
Back at the state tournament, the Lakeland golf team looked for their elusive state championship. After starting strong in round one, the Thunderbirds faltered on day two.
Six Lakeland student-athletes sign to play collegiate sports
Every year, Lakeland Union High School holds a signing day for athletes continuing their athletic careers after high school. This year, six student-athletes signed to play collegiate sports.
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Lady Thunderbirds dominate, win regional championship
A few weeks ago, the Lakeland girls’ soccer team became conference champions for the first time in 11 years. On Saturday, the Thunderbirds kept their dream season going with another regional championship.
Bo Peterson finishes state runner-up in 400 meter dash
A trip to La Crosse awaited Lakeland track and field as 10 athletes competed in the WIAA Division 2 state meet Friday and Saturday. One Thunderbird in particular finished runner-up.
Jacob A. Scheible memorial golf outing on June 26
The second annual Jacob A. Scheible memorial golf outing will take place Sunday, June 26 at Trout Lake Golf Club. The event starts at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start.
2022 Lakeland girls’ basketball summer camps
There are four 2022 Lakeland girls’ basketball summer camps available to attend this summer.
Mercer track and field’s season ends at sectionals
The Mercer track and field teams had their sights set on getting a few Tigers to the state track meet with their Division 3 regional and sectional meets last week.
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Tomahawk edges Lakeland late in Babe Ruth Prep League
As the summer months begin, so does the Babe Ruth baseball season. Lakeland played their second game of the season Tuesday night, a close game with Tomahawk.
Dominic Gironella rallies for another upset
After pulling off a couple upsets at the subsectional meet Tuesday, May 24, Lakeland’s Jesús Hoyos and Dominic Gironella went back to Eau Claire Thursday morning in an attempt to make a run at state.
Lakeland girls’ soccer, D.C. Everest play to tie
As the regular season came to a close, the Lakeland girls’ soccer team looked for one more game before playoffs. They ended up playing a conference champion in D.C. Everest (11-0 Wisconsin Valley).
Raiders knock Lakeland baseball out of the playoffs
Playing their best baseball of the season, the Lakeland baseball team looked to use that late-season momentum and turn it into an upset win at Medford Thursday night.
Thunderbirds qualify 10 athletes to state meet
With a trip to La Crosse on the line, the Lakeland track and field teams looked to get as many athletes to state when the sectional meet took place Thursday night in Rice Lake.
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