SPORTS
Lakeland Nordic ski gets experience in Hayward
During the holiday break, the Lakeland Nordic ski team had a couple of skiing opportunities. One skier in particular took advantage with two top-two finishes. Grace Kern took part in a 6.5K skate race in Spooner on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Then on Wednesday, Dec. 29, a number of skiers raced …
Hot Stanley-Boyd team cruises to win over T-Birds
Lakeland boys’ basketball hit the road Thursday for a non-conference contest in Stanley-Boyd. Under the weather, the Thunderbirds knew it would be tough to come out with a win.
LUHS wrestling shows ‘toughness’ at Northern Badger
The Northern Badger Invite premieres some of the best wrestlers in the state of Wisconsin. The Lakeland wrestling team showed their toughness over the two-day event in River Falls.
L-Cats hang on to beat Lady Thunderbirds
On day three of the Watertown Holiday Shootout, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team wanted to come out with a win. They ended up making another big comeback.
Lakeland gymnastics finishes seventh in Rhinelander
Lakeland gymnastics just had their first meet against Mosinee. It was a quick turnaround when they traveled to Rhinelander for the Snowflake Invite on Wednesday, Dec. 29.
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First Lady Kathy Evers and the Office of Children’s Mental Health issue youth action recommendations
Youth need trustworthy, supportive adults and mental health education. These are two Recommendations for Action from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH).
It’s time for an expanded college football playoff
The College Football Playoff semifinals begin this afternoon. The top four teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) will compete for a championship. I think there should be more.
Lakeland football preps for 2022 season
Football fills the air Friday nights during the fall. The Lakeland football team does a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure a successful season. The Thunderbirds’ 2021 season ended with a 28-20 loss to Hayward Oct. 16. They missed out on qualifying for the playoffs.
Lady Thunderbirds second half comeback falls short
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team traveled south this week to partake in the Watertown Holiday Shootout. First up was Milwaukee Pius XI on Tuesday. It ended up being one of the Thunderbirds best games of the season.
The gift of sports this holiday season
I’ve always associated holidays and sports together whether it be the World Series on a cold Halloween night or football on Thanksgiving. Around Christmas and New Year’s, there’s a lot going on.
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Lakeland girls’ hoops, wrestling prep for holiday tourneys
The high school winter sports season has slowed down a bit during this Christmas and New Year’s holiday. Two Lakeland teams in particular will participate in tournaments.
LUHS bowling club well underway
In the past year, Lakeland Union High School has started a bowling club. Through funding and support, the club has gotten off the ground… and even gotten a win.
Late run surges Butternut past Tigers
Still seeking their first win of the season, the Mercer boys’ basketball team held a halftime lead Friday night in Mercer. Unfortunately, the Tigers couldn’t hold it.
Too much Jersey
A quick lead set up Mercer girls’ basketball with what looked to be a promising home game. Then, all of a sudden, one player turned it on.
No. 2 Storm powers past Edge 9-2
Before the holidays hit, the Northern Edge girls’ hockey co-op traveled to Schofield for a contest against Central Wisconsin. The Storm proved as tough as ever.
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