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T-Birds boys’ tennis improves against Hodags
With near freezing temperatures outside, the Lakeland boys’ tennis team played in the Hodag Dome once again vs. Rhinelander for the second time this season Tuesday. The Thunderbirds saw improved scores.
Five in a row
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team has been on a roll. They’ve won four in a row and have shut out every opponent while doing so. It was much of the same Monday night in Minocqua.
First time outside, first win
Cold and rainy conditions didn’t stop the Lakeland golf team from getting outside for their first meet Monday afternoon in Mosinee. The Thunderbirds battled all day to win the first Great Northern Conference meet of the season.
Tiger track and field teams pick up several top finishes at Lakeland
The Mercer track and field teams got outside for the first time this season at the Lakeland Invitational Tuesday, April 19. The Mercer girls finished sixth out of six teams with 52 points. The Mercer boys finished sixth out of six teams with 12 points.
Red Robins best T-Birds’ boys’ tennis
Lakeland boys’ tennis played their first tennis match in two weeks when they traveled to Antigo Thursday evening. It was their first outdoor match of the season.
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Lakeland baseball loses four in three days
Ready to hit the field, the Lakeland baseball team played four games in three days, gaining some experience. First, the Thunderbirds played a doubleheader against conference foe Mosinee in Mosinee Thursday. Mosinee won game one 10-0 in five innings. Mosinee won game two 21-1 in five innings.
LUHS track and field takes several firsts in Antigo
Boys The Thunderbirds won seven events in Antigo. Max Masayesva took first in the 100 meter dash. He sprinted to the finish line in 11.85.
Lady Thunderbirds shut out Eagles
Riding a three-game win streak, the Lakeland girls’ soccer team looked to make it four in a row against Northland Pines Thursday evening. The Thunderbirds picked up their fourth straight shutout win, beating the Eagles 3-0.
Walk-off win
It took some time, but the Lakeland softball team played their home opener at Lenz Field Thursday night. In a long and exciting softball game, the Thunderbirds finally got in the win column for the first time in nearly three years. And they did it in walk-off fashion.
Fish Like A GIRL
The Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention is one of the highlights of spring for me, as I have said before. I always enjoy getting together with other water-lovers and learning about recent studies, ongoing projects and hearing all of the other talks at the convention. Another one of my favorite …
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LUHS softball loses close game to Hurley
It hasn’t been easy finding games and places to play for Lakeland softball. They finally got back on the field when they played Hurley at a neutral site in Mosinee Tuesday night.
Stopping the storm
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team has already played through wind, rain, hail and snow. On Monday night the Hurricanes visited Minocqua. The Thunderbirds defeated non-conference Hayward Hurricanes 3-0 to secure their third straight victory.
Lakeland girls win first outdoor meet of the season
The Lakeland track and field teams held their first outdoor meet of the season at Lakeland Union High School Tuesday evening. This time, the Lakeland girls walked away champions.
Playoff preview: Milwaukee Bucks poised to repeat
Back in October, I wrote a story on my NBA (National Basketball Association) season preview. Now I’m going to look back and see where I was right and wrong and look ahead to the postseason.
Lakeland’s Jakob Craig commits to Lindenwood University for cycling
One might know of Lakeland Union High School senior Jakob Craig for his skiing abilities. He also specializes in cycling, recently committing to a top cycling school for college.
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