SPORTS
Edge backs out of first 4 games, citing ‘health concerns’
The Northern Edge girls’ hockey co-op was unable to start its competition schedule last weekend and also postponed its first home game of the season.
T-Birds carve up first win at Turkey Shootout
Lakeland boys’ basketball played a flurry of games in a short period of time. What they found was their first win, a tough, experienced Charger team and a heartbreaking loss.
Lakeland boys’ hockey nets out-of-state victory in season opener
Lakeland boys’ hockey held its first practice Nov. 8. It took until this Tuesday to finally open their season. And they did so with a win out-of-state. The Thunderbirds beat Kingsford, Mich. 5-4 at Mountain View Ice Arena in Iron Mountain, Mich.
Second half woes
Mosinee has been a big rival for Lakeland girls’ basketball. Coming into the game, the Thunderbirds had lost four of the last five against Mosinee with the last victory coming February of 2020. Mosinee continues to frustrate the Thunderbirds.
Mike Guild takes over new Mercer boys’ hoops season
For the third straight season, the Mercer boys’ basketball team will have a different coach at the helm. Two years ago it was athletic director Adam Miller. Last year it was Jay Aijala.
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Smaller team opens season for Lakeland boys’ swim
There’s new leadership for Lakeland boys’ swimming. Jeremy and Missy Meerstein have taken over as coaches for Chris Garcia. It’s a new era with a smaller team. The Thunderbirds will not return any of their state swimmers from a season ago. It’ll be one of the first challenges for Jeremy …
Bulldogs use strong second half to beat Lakeland boys’ hoops in season opener
Lakeland boys’ basketball opened their season with a halftime lead over New London on Tuesday, Nov. 23. New London flipped the script in the second half. The Bulldogs beat the Thunderbirds 64-51.
Mercer volleyball played right with the best
The Mercer Tiger volleyball team has put together successful season after successful season. In 2021, the Tigers excelled coming one game away from state.
Lakeland Union High School swim coaches resign
On Nov. 6, the Lakeland girls’ swim team set out to partake in the Division 2 sectional swim meet in Menomonie. However, the team did not have their usual coaches.
Small roster, big points
The Lakeland girls’ swim team was smaller in size, but showed they could still be one of the competitive teams in the Great Northern Conference. The Thunderbirds finished fourth place in conference. They had a conference dual record of 4-3 to score them eight points. At the conference meet, the …
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Team Preview: Northern Edge girls’ hockey
Things will look much different from the Northern Edge girls’ hockey team entering the 2021-22 season. The co-op, consisting of Rhinelander, Antigo, Lakeland and Wabeno high schools, graduated its top five scorers from last season, plus lost two of its top defensemen.
Winter freezes Tigers in second half
Winter is coming. Not only did it snow Thursday, Nov. 18, but the Mercer girls’ basketball team opened with a hot Winter team. The Tigers fell 64-23 in their season opener.
Packers have good chance at number one overall seed
We’re a little past the midway point of the NFL season. I predicted the Green Bay Packers would go 13-4. Do the Packers have a chance at the number one seed and do we need it?
Lakeland boys’ basketball ready to take next step
Lakeland boys’ basketball featured a ton of minutes from sophomores last season. Those sophomores are now juniors as the Thunderbirds look for more wins this season.
LUHS boys’ swimming season gets underway
Lakeland boys’ swimming got their season started Wednesday afternoon. It was a short practice that focused on introductions and a workout. Jeremy and Missy Meerstein began their first day as the new Lakeland boys’ swimming coaches. Together with a small group of students, they started off by getting to know …
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