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Tyler Teichmiller a role model and leader
Leadership gets passed down from grade to grade. That title fell to Tyler Teichmiller, who led all three of his teams as a role model, contributor and captain at Lakeland Union High School.
Edge faced plenty of obstacles in tough 2020-21 campaign
The 2020-21 season for the Rhinelander/Antigo/Lakeland girls’ hockey team featured more downs than ups. A lack of depth, particularly at goaltender, saw the Edge win only four games this season, after winning 13 the season before.
Lakeland eighth grade girls’ hoops form special bond
The Lakeland Thunderbirds’ girls’ basketball program has been successful over the last couple of years. Season after season, new players step up and make a lasting impact. The future is bright after a historically great season by the eighth graders.
State champions!
Lakeland’s Stella Meza, inset, and Casey Van Hefty placed first in the overall pursuit at the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League State Meet on Sunday, March 7 at Birkie Trailhead in Cable.
White Deer Duathlon to take place in Boulder Junction on May 15
The Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce is moving forward with plans for the annual endurance race, the White Deer Duathlon, on Saturday, May 15.
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MECCA Trails Winterfest events run through March 28
Cross country skiing can be great in the spring, and the recent snow makes this an ideal time to visit MECCA trails to participate in one of the Winterfest events running through March 28, 2021. The events include the Turtle River Pursuit, an 11K classic and 11K skate race. the …
Tournament talk: More games equal more madness
The NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball tournament is slowly approaching. On Friday I talked about some of my favorite players in the tournament. For this piece, I’m talking about a mega deal and the First Four.
So far, so good
Sports are back and I couldn’t be more thrilled. To be able to watch the Yankees on TV for all three games July 23-26 was a real treat.
Local birds on the diamond
After a completed scrimmage against Antigo on Monday, July 27, the Lakeland baseball team played the Minocqua Wood Ducks for a fun scrimmage on Wednesday, July 29.
Small Town Baseball’s World Series to play ball this July
The Minocqua Town Board approved Tuesday a motion allowing the Small Town Baseball’s World Series to take place as planned at the Minocqua Park Complex July 23 through July 26.
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Bring baseball back
How I miss baseball, and by baseball I’m specifically talking about the MLB or Major League Baseball. With the NHL, NBA and MLS all set to come back, I’m eagerly being patient.
Jim Appelgren shatters expectations on the links
The game of golf is not an easy one to play. Whether professional or just for fun, the game can humble people in many ways. For Jim Appelgren, he showed that one can improve with age.
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.
Lakeland youth football registration due June 15
For those interested in playing tackle football, online registration can be done anytime prior to June 15.
Paws on the Run on June 20
A social distancing “Paws on the Run 5K” fun run will take place in Minocqua on June 20. This year, the third year of the event, the beneficiary of the fundraiser will be the Minocqua Dog Park.
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