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A little snow did not stop the Lakeland boys’ hockey team from playing two games. The Thunderbirds showed their depth in two non-conference wins. First, the Thunderbirds beat Pacelli 11-5 on Thursday. Then, the Thunderbirds beat Barron co-op 5-1 in their home opener at the Lakeland Ice Arena.
Mercer boys’ basketball starts season 0-3
Mercer boys’ basketball opened their season with a visit from the Hayward Hurricanes. After that, the Tigers jumped right into conference play. Hayward defeated the Tigers 85-44 Tuesday, Nov. 30. On Friday, Dec. 3, Bayfield beat the Tigers 80-42 in the Tigers’ Indianhead Conference opener. And on Tuesday, Solon Springs …
Northern Edge falls to Northland Pines in season opener
After a prolonged delay to start its season, the Rhinelander/Antigo/Lakeland/Wabeno girls’ hockey co-op finally got on the ice for its season opener on Tuesday. A lack of ice time, and a lack of legs, eventually caught up with the Northern Edge.
Big first half propels Lady Thunderbirds to victory
Lakeland girls’ basketball has found it tough to score points against Crandon the past few years. That was not the case as the Thunderbirds cruised to victory.
Lady Tigers pick up first win of the season over Bayfield
After a season-opening loss to Winter, the Tigers had two and a half weeks to prep for Bayfield. It resulted in Mercer’s first win of the season. On Friday, Dec. 3, the Tigers beat Bayfield 40-33 in Mercer’s Indianhead Conference opener. Then against Solon Springs on Tuesday, the Tigers fell …
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Lakeland gymnastics looking to maximize their talent
Last season, Lakeland gymnastics were coached by both Laura Hayes and her daughter Kaitlin Hayes.
T-Birds boys’ basketball uses 34-6 run to beat Cardinals
It was a tale of two halves in the Lakeland-Crandon boys’ basketball game. The Thunderbirds took off in the second half to ensure Lakeland a doubleheader victory Tuesday night.
Antigo wins close contest against Lakeland boys’ swim
Lakeland boys’ swimming returned to the pool after just one day off. This time, they hit the road to Antigo for their first road contest. The Red Robins snuck by the Thunderbirds 56-49 Thursday night.
Lakeland wrestling places top five in Antigo
Lakeland wrestling kicked off their season Saturday morning with a meet in Antigo. There the Thunderbirds saw a number of top three finishes. The Thunderbirds finished fifth out of 17 teams with 211.5 points. Shiocton won with 361.5 points.
LUHS boys’ hockey buries Hatchets
The last time Lakeland boys’ hockey took on Tomahawk, the Thunderbirds broke a Great Northern Conference record for most goals in a game with 21. It wasn’t a record, but it was another win for Lakeland.
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Lady Thunderbirds best Raiders on the road
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team sought to break a three-game losing streak. They did so on the road to a conference rival Friday night. The Thunderbirds beat the Raiders 63-51. It was Lakeland’s first win since Nov. 16.
Hanging with the champs
Medford is one of the favorites to win the Great Northern Conference for boys’ basketball. Lakeland had their hands full when they came to town Friday night. The Thunderbirds fell 56-39 to the Raiders.
LUHS wrestling returns most of their team
It was a challenging season for the Thunderbirds a season ago. COVID-19 restrictions made it tough, especially with a young Thunderbird team. The 2020-21 featured no seniors. The Thunderbirds bring back nearly everyone as they look to build on the experience they gained.
Lakeland Nordic ski gearing for another state run
Lakeland Nordic ski has been one of the best teams in the state of Wisconsin the past few years. They’ve won individual and state championships. Coach Erich Kern helms a team that brings back many of their top skiers from last season including some new additions.
Hodags beat Lakeland boys’ swim in the pool
It was a quick turnaround for Lakeland boys’ swim. The Thunderbirds hosted Rhinelander less than two weeks after starting their first practice. The Hodags won 131-28 Tuesday night at the Lakeland Union High School pool.
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