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State singles success
Dominic Gironella earned himself a win at the boys’ tennis individual state meet and made some history in Madison. “Dominic has prepared the right way and is willing to work to keep getting better,” coach Ted Dasler said. “He is mentally strong and approaches each match in a positive mindset …
Goal eludes Lakeland in season-ending loss
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team came up one goal short in the quest for their fifth regional championship in six seasons. First, the Thunderbirds beat seventh-seeded Merrill 1-0 in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal on Thursday. Then, No. 2 Lakeland fell 1-0 to third-seeded Ashland in a regional final …
Flag football league begins in September
Practices and games will be held on the Lakeland High School game field and practice field. This league is focused on having fun, skill introduction and development and learning football strategy. Sportsmanship and teamwork will also be taught.
State track preview: Podium in reach for LUHS track and field
Five Lakeland Union High School track and field student-athletes have their sights set on the podium and beyond at this weekend’s state meet.
Mercer track and field season comes to an end at sectional meet
The Mercer High School track and field teams were unable to send anyone to this weekend’s state track meet in La Crosse. The Mercer girls tied for 29th out of 35 teams with two points at a WIAA Division 3 sectional meet at Colby High School on Friday, May 30. …
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Season review: Mercer boys’ basketball team stayed the course
The Mercer boys’ basketball team struggled to find wins over the course of the 2024-25 season. The Tigers finished with a 2-20 record. They placed ninth out of 10 teams in the Northern Lights Conference at 2-16.
Lakeland Thunderbirds boys’ basketball summer offensive skills camp June 9-12
This summer, the Lakeland Boys Basketball Booster Club will be offering an offensive skills camp June 9-12 for boys going into first grade through boys going into ninth grade. The camp will be run by Lakeland head boys’ basketball coach Jacob Jarvensivu along with many assistants and current/former players.
Lakeland youth football registration
The Lakeland youth football program has opened registration for the 2025 football season for boys who will be entering fifth and sixth grades next fall. Cost of registration is $125 plus applicable processing fees. Link to register players is located on the Lakeland Youth Football Facebook page or via direct …
Tennis doubles summer series seeks new players
A tennis doubles series at North Lakeland Elementary School is set to serve up friendly competition and community camaraderie this summer. Courts are reserved Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon along Hwy. K in Manitowish Waters throughout the summer months.
Lakeland Air Raid Academy — quarterbacks
The camp is focused on teaching the mindset, mechanics and mentality for youth quarterbacks to enhance their skills and knowledge and to achieve success in the Lakeland offensive system. Enrollment may be capped to focus intently on skill development & instruction.
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Lakeland Air Raid Academy — backs and receivers
The camp is focused on teaching the mindset, mechanics and mentality for youth runnings backs and receivers to enhance their skills and knowledge and to achieve success in the Lakeland offensive system. Enrollment may be capped to focus intently on skill development & instruction.
Extra-inning magic
A stunning upset of a No. 1 seed in the playoffs gave the Lakeland softball team their first regional title in program history on Thursday. The fourth-seeded Thunderbirds beat top-seeded Mosinee 1-0 in eight innings in a WIAA Division 2 regional title game in Mosinee.
Dominic Gironella going back to boys’ tennis individual state tournament
Dominic Gironella is going back to Madison after qualifying out of a WIAA Division 2 sectional meet on Thursday. Gironella went 2-1 in three matches played to punch his ticket to the boys’ tennis individual state tournament, taking place later this week.
Five Thunderbirds state-bound to La Crosse
School records, and one dive, were just some of the highlights for the Lakeland Union High School track and field teams at a sectional meet in Durand on Friday. The Thunderbirds advanced five entries, all on the girls’ side, to this weekend’s state meet. The Lakeland girls finished sixth out …
Second half seals share
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team collected a share of its fourth straight conference championship with a road shutout over a rival. The Thunderbirds beat Rhinelander 2-0 on Thursday. Lakeland and Rhinelander are co-conference champions with 27 points apiece (9-1) in the Great Northern Conference standings.
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