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Chequamegon football co-op falls to Oakfield
The Chequamegon/ Mercer/Butternut football team was off and running on this unprecedented spring season. But on Saturday, Oakfield stopped its two-game win streak emphatically.
Packers have plenty of options round one of NFL Draft
I talked about my love for the NFL Draft in my last column. Now, I’m going to get serious and talk about what the Green Bay Packers need to improve their team.
From Denver to Europe to the Northwoods
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team had an incredible season, one for the ages. It was due to players, parents and coaches … which includes assistant coach Evan Janssen.
Jingle Bell Fun Run on Nov. 28 in St. Germain
“Jingle” in the holiday season with the Jingle Bell Fun Run in St. Germain on Saturday, Nov. 28.
Lakeland gymnastics getting back into it
To prep for the upcoming season, the Lakeland gymnastics squad is back together, and the focus this week was conditioning. Getting in shape is important for the long season ahead. That was emphasized on the second day of practice.
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Northern Edge trying balance co-op amid pandemic
There’s an added degree of difficulty for the Northern Edge girls’ hockey co-op starting up the 2020-21 season during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas virtually every other program is a standalone program, the girls’ hockey program is bringing in skaters from four different schools — Rhinelander, Lakeland, Antigo and Wabeno.
Lakeland girls’ basketball never stops
The winter sports’ season is upon us and one of the first teams to kick off practice was girls’ basketball. The team focused on some of the basics, but did so in an upbeat practice.
Thunderbirds place 20 on fall All-GNC teams
Throughout the fall sports season, there have been many athletes who have shone. Some of those athletes from Lakeland made the Great Northern Conference all-conference teams.
Mercer volleyball dominated in shortened season
The Mercer volleyball program had an unconventional season. The Indianhead Conference started much later than any of the other conferences, but that didn’t stop the Tigers from having an excellent season.
Minocqua Lions Club 2-Person Scramble on May 15
The Minocqua Lions Club 2-Person Scramble at Timber Ridge Golf Club will take place Saturday, May 15 to benefit Frederick Place.
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Local pump track plans approved, work to begin as fundraising campaign ends
On Saturday, April 10, a handful of determined Lakeland Area Mountain Biking Organization (LAMBO) members braved the weather to spend two hours riding lap after treacherous lap up Frank the Tank’s Hill at the Zip Mountain Bike Trail, all for the purpose of raising money for a new pump track. …
The NFL Draft is one of my favorite events
The 2021 NFL Draft is quickly approaching. Every year it seems to sneak up on me. The NFL Draft is and will always be, one of my favorite sporting events. Here’s why.
Snowshoe Baseball returning to Lake Tomahawk this summer
Many traditions seemed to change last year. One of those changes happened to be Snowshoe Baseball. Don’t worry… it’s back this summer.
Lakeland pitchers and catchers build up strength
The prep spring season is just around the corner. To kick things off, the Lakeland baseball team had pitchers and catchers week, where they got their arms and bodies ready for the season.
Lakeland volleyball puts together memorable season
It was certainly a memorable season for Lakeland volleyball. Even with new challenges each week, the Thunderbirds managed to have one of their best seasons in recent memory.
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