SPORTS
Lakeland boys’ tennis ready for rebound season
The high school prep spring season has been unprecedented, but with players, coaches and more working hard on their season, I’m previewing what would have been their season.
Continuity, chemistry carry Northwoods Fastpitch teams
Tournaments and games haven’t been a common occurrence for sports teams all over the country lately. For the Northwoods Fastpitch teams, they’re gearing up for a little summer season.
Loopy Loppet and Beat the Bunny ski races on March 13 in Minocqua
The Squirrel Hill Loopy Loppet and Beat the Bunny ski races will take place at Minocqua Winter Park on Saturday, March 13.
Lakeland Hawk Pee Wees build confidence heading into state tournament
It started with the Lakeland Thunderbirds and then the Bantams. Now, it’s the Lakeland Hawk Pee Wees turn to take a crack at the state competition.
Lakeland Hawk Bantams take third place at state
The Lakeland Hawk Bantams (14U) took part in the 3A WAHA State Hockey Championships in Monroe on March 6-7. It wasn’t the most conventional tournament, but the Hawks ended up getting third place.
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Tournament talk: Broncos and Retrievers excite, delight
The NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball tournament is slowly approaching. On Tuesday I talked about a brand new tournament with the First Four and a new television deal. For this piece, I’m talking about Boise State in the Big Dance and my greatest pick.
Lakeland’s Casey Van Hefty, Stella Meza win Nordic ski titles
Nordic ski has been a great tradition for the Lakeland community. The Lakeland Nordic ski team finally had its state tournament last weekend and it was a huge success, including two individual wins.
Virtual Bear Cupboard Run on June 27
The 11th annual Bear Cupboard Run, benefitting the Lakeland Pantry, will take place virtually on Saturday, June 27.
Red Bull 400 rescheduled to September
In light of the current guidance from national, state, and local government authorities on local event cancellations, Red Bull 400 Copper Peak in Ironwood, Mich., originally scheduled for May 16, has been rescheduled to Sept. 26.
Biking keeps me active and outside
Cycling is a sport I’m not super familiar with, but one that I can relate to. I love to go biking. I love to feel the wind on my face and the thrill of a whole new adventure.
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Northwoods’ Fastpitch teams prepping for Houghton
There may not be a lot of sports going on right now, but summer has still brought forth opportunity. The Northwoods’ Fastpitch teams practiced Wednesday, June 17, to get ready for an upcoming tournament in Houghton June 26-28.
Lakeland update
About a month ago, Lakeland Union High School proceeded on a possible spring sports schedule in July. Now there are more details about the potential of that happening in WIAA’s latest release.
WIAA guidance to resume summer activities
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has released guidance and recommendations for member high schools to resume summertime athletics programming and other activities beginning July 1, 2020.
Finding that routine again
For years, sports have been one thing that has brought me peace, fun and a sort of an escape from any stresses or troubles in life. I look forward to the day when that happens again.
Lakeland baseball updates plan for summer
The summer may not be an ideal one for young baseball players, but there new details to what could be possible summer baseball.
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