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I am the daughter of Chuck and Marian Johnson/Manitowish Waters, daughter-in-law of Pat and Jan Fagan/Hazelhurst.
Season review: Lakeland cross country showed program-wide success
Lakeland cross country had many team and individual accolades throughout the season. The Thunderbird boys brought home a Great Northern Conference and sectional title, qualifying to state for the third time in four years. The Lakeland girls didn’t have enough runners to form a team but saw standout performances throughout …
Season review: Lady T-Bird volleyball made team history
The Lakeland Union High School volleyball team had a historic season. From the regular season to conference to the postseason, the Thunderbirds took flight and succeeded.
Shorthanded Mercer girls’ basketball team drops opener to Northland Pines
Down a player, the Mercer girls’ basketball team couldn’t keep up with Northland Pines in a season-opening 54-5 loss to the Eagles Thursday in Eagle River.
Season preview: LUHS girls’ basketball enters a new era
Things look a little different for the Lakeland girls’ basketball team with a new coach and plenty of new faces. One thing has remained the same — a positive group of girls.
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Season preview: All hands on deck for Lakeland boys’ hockey
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team has finished in the top three of the Great Northern Conference standings each of the last six seasons. It’ll take everyone on the team to extend that streak.
LUHS boys’ basketball battling through early adversity
There’s more opportunity for student-athletes to make an impact inside the Lakeland boys’ basketball program as tryouts started on Monday. Injuries have already taken its toll on the Thunderbirds.
Running it back
The Lakeland boys’ swim team has a familiar look to it this season. Amie Rein is back as head coach of the Thunderbirds. She is feeling more comfortable in her second year at the helm of the program. The first day of practice took place Monday at the Lakeland Union …
Adam Bremer remains head coach of Lakeland boys’ wrestling team
Entering his 23rd season within the Lakeland boys’ wrestling program, Adam Bremer continues to find enjoyment in the sport.
Jacob Merrill begins tenure as new LUHS girls’ wrestling coach
Over the last several years, the Lakeland girls’ wrestling team has grown and grown. They have their own coach this year. Jacob Merrill is the new head coach of the girls’ wrestling team. He’s taking over for Adam Bremer, who’s solely focusing on the boys’ wrestling team.
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Lakeland basketball winter youth skills sessions registration
Lakeland Union High School Thunderbirds boys’ basketball is offering winter youth skills sessions for grades 1 through 4. This program will be run in conjunction with the LUHS girls’ basketball program. Coaches and players will be helping out from both programs.
Lakeland girls’ swim team turns in 12th-place performance at state
Five Lakeland Union High School swimmers helped the Thunderbirds to their best finish as a team at state in five years. The Thunderbirds finished 12th out of 33 teams with 64 points at the WIAA Division 2 state meet Friday in Waukesha. It’s Lakeland’s best team finish since they took …
Lakeland Figure Skating Club shines at nationals
It’s a new season for the Lakeland Figure Skating Club. But before this season began, several Lakeland-area figure skaters shined at the national tournament in July. The Excel National Final and Festival took place July 9-13 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. Lakeland club skaters Mia Gignac, …
Season preview: Lady Tiger basketball focusing on the team
The Mercer girls’ basketball team, low on numbers, is focusing on itself and not so much the win-loss record. Gordy Kohegyi is in his second season as head coach of the Tigers. He’s hoping to get the girls to come together and play as a team.
Lakeland basketball winter youth skills sessions registration
Lakeland Union High School Thunderbirds boys’ basketball is offering winter youth skills sessions for grades 1 through 4. This program will be run in conjunction with the LUHS girls’ basketball program. Coaches and players will be helping out from both programs.
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