SPORTS
Lakeland gymnastics posts highest score of season
After two months of working on skills and having meets, the Lakeland gymnastics team finally had a home meet vs. Medford Tuesday night. The Raiders defeated the Thunderbirds 131.3750 - 101.5000. It was a season high in points for the Thunderbirds by almost five points.
LUHS boys’ hockey knocks off Northland Pines
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team has seen a lot of success over the past three seasons. One team they haven’t beaten over that time is Northland Pines. That all changed Tuesday night.
Thunderbirds boys’ basketball downs ‘Jays
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team has been mired in a three-game losing streak. They looked to get out of it with a home game vs. Three Lakes Tuesday night.
Thunderbirds fall to Hatchets in the pool
The last time out, the Lakeland boys’ swimming team picked up their first victory. They looked to capitalize on that Thursday night against Tomahawk. The Hatchets won 77-38 over the Thunderbirds at Lakeland Union High School.
Edge erupts for six second-period goals in first win of season
Everything went the Northern Edge girls’ hockey team’s way during a 2 1/2-minute stretch late in the second period this past Thursday night, and the Rhinelander/Antigo/Lakeland/Wabeno co-op is in the win column for the first time this season as a result.
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Lakeland boys’ hockey splits games in Hayward
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team took a trip to Hayward for a two-day tournament where they played two unfamiliar non-conference foes. First, the Thunderbirds fell 4-1 to Rice Lake on Friday. Then on Saturday, the Thunderbirds defeated Kettle Moraine/Mukwonago 2-1.
GNC-leading Mosinee stifles Lakeland boys’ basketball
Lakeland boys’ basketball has scored 39 or less points during their last two games. They looked to score some more points when GNC-leading Mosinee came to town Friday night.
Lakeland Nordic ski teams sweep Lakeland Invite
The Lakeland Nordic ski team proved how much talent they had with top finishes in both the boys’ and girls’ varsity races at their home meet at Minocqua Winter Park.
Handrick Hammer coming to Minocqua
Lakeland and Rhinelander wrestling have battled for the Handrick Hammer every year since it’s inception in 2019. Finally, the Handrick Hammer will be coming to Minocqua.
Mosinee remains unbeaten
Mosinee has given the Lakeland girls’ basketball team some trouble over the past few seasons. Mosinee continued their undefeated season in a close game Friday night.
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Mercer girls’ basketball drops two games
The Mercer girls’ basketball team continued Indianhead Conference play with two more games against rivals. The Tigers saw different results. Hurley beat the Tigers 63-17 Friday, Jan. 7 in Mercer. Then on Tuesday, the Tigers fell 56-35 to Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO).
Tigers come close, fall to Lac Courte Oreilles
The Mercer boys’ basketball team still sought their first win of the year. They hosted a tough Hurley team Friday, Jan. 7 in Mercer before hitting the road Tuesday at Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO).
No. 1 Bay Area downs Edge 11-0
The Northern Edge girls’ hockey co-op couldn’t keep up with the No. 1 team in the state Monday night. Kristina Kruse and Makayla Spejcher each recorded hat tricks and the Bay Area Ice Bears defeated the Edge 11-0 at the Langlade County Multi-Purpose Building in Antigo.
Lakeland Nordic ski sees top performances in Wausau, Iola
A lot of snow has fallen in the Northwoods over the last month. For the Lakeland Nordic ski team, they’ve taken advantage with two meets in two days on Saturday and Sunday.
Lakeland wrestling loses two in Three Lakes
It’s been a busy week for the Lakeland wrestling team. They kicked off their first of three meets during the week with a trip to Three Lakes Tuesday night. The Thunderbirds wrestled two opponents. They fell 47-28 to Iron Mountain, Mich. and 39-24 to Three Lakes.
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