SPORTS
Lady Thunderbirds hang right with two top Wisconsin teams
Traveling down to Beaver Dam, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team played two non-conference teams over the weekend that proved to be tough. On Friday, the Thunderbirds fell 100-64 to Waupun. Then on Saturday, the Thunderbirds fell 58-42 to La Crosse Aquinas.
Mercer girls’ hoops looking to surprise teams
Coach and athletic director Adam Miller enters year two with the Mercer girls’ basketball team. A season ago, the Tigers found it hard to string together wins with such a small roster.
Lakeland wrestling educates and conditions
Lakeland wrestling got its season underway Monday afternoon with their first practice. It was as much an educational practice as it was a physical one. Coach Adam Bremer discussed with the team the expectations they want to have that sets the tone for the season.
Defense and conditioning highlight day one for LUHS boys’ hoops
Last week, Lakeland girls’ basketball began their season in the Lakeland fieldhouse. Now, the Lakeland boys started up with an emphasis on defense.
New season, same mentality
It was a season to remember for Lakeland boys’ hockey a year ago. A trip to state for the first time in program history capped off a memorable season. Coach Jake Suter enters year four in the program. And he knows the Thunderbirds will have a target on their backs.
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Season-opening statement
Lakeland girls’ basketball opened their season with the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season. It was a completely different result Tuesday night.
Young T-Bird cross country teams show promising future
Gordy Drewsen entered her second season as head coach of the Lakeland cross country teams. From the top runners to home conference to state, it ended up being a season to remember.
Lakeland boys’ hockey shakes off the rust
Lakeland boys’ hockey got back in the rink for the first time since going to state last February. They worked on getting the puck towards the net Wednesday night.
Lakeland girls’ basketball ready to get out and run
Lakeland girls’ basketball has been one of the best teams in the Great Northern Conference over the past few seasons. They might get even better in 2021. Julianna Ouimette is the reigning GNC Player of the Year. Now she enters her junior season looking to be better than ever.
Bringing the speed at state swim
The state swim meet features some of the fastest swimmers in the state of Wisconsin. For Lakeland’s Rylee Ahlborn and Brie Wescott, they set out to swim in the fastest events.
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Show a little love to Jordan Love
It’s been a crazy last two weeks for all Packer fans. It started with star quarterback Aaron Rodgers getting COVID-19 and ended with Jordan Love making his first career start. And I’m here to tell you to relax.
Lakeland gymnasts practice floor and vault
The Lakeland high school gymnastics team got right on the mat on the first day of practice Monday as girls worked on both floor and vault.
Lady Thunderbirds go fast on day one
For a number of Lakeland high school winter sports teams, Monday served as the first day of practice. For girls’ basketball, they got out and running on day one.
Thunderbirds GNC, regional championships make for special season
Lakeland boys’ soccer returned a lot of talent to the field in 2020. From conference champs to winning regionals, the Thunderbirds put it all together to have a season to remember.
Lakeland football battled injuries, adversity all season
Lakeland football had aspirations of making it to the playoffs for a third straight year. Injuries, cancellations and more ultimately derailed those dreams.
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