SPORTS
Lakeland Youth Softball cancels summer season
COVID-19 has affected so many people and taken away some of the things we love. Another decision was made on Thursday, May 28, this time regarding youth softball.
Lakeland boys’ swim picks up last second double dual
The Lakeland boys’ swim team picked up a double dual at the last second with Rhinelander and Ashwaubenon on Wednesday, Dec. 30. It gave them a chance to stay loose over the holiday break. (subscriber access)
Lakeland Nordic Ski Team ready for new season
The Lakeland Nordic ski teams performed at the highest levels last season, and with some of their top skiers returning, they will surely be skiing for that top spot again. (subscriber access)
First conference game comes down to the buzzer
It took until Dec. 29, but the Thunderbirds boys’ basketball team finally played a conference game, and it was a close battle with Antigo. The Red Robins survived at the buzzer with a 60-58 win. (subscriber access)
Lakeland girls’ hoops plays three, wins finale
A couple of tough non-conference opponents awaited Lakeland girls’ basketball when they returned to the court last week. (subscriber access)
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LAMBO Fat Bike Biathlon continues to grow
Saturday, Jan. 2 the Lakeland Area Mountain Biking Organization (LAMBO) hosted its 3rd annual Fat Bike Biathlon at Shannon Lake Trail in St. Germain. The event includes a 10-mile course specifically groomed for smooth winter fat biking, along with a Cornhole Toss that reduced overall time by one minute per …
Mercer girls’ basketball falls short to Butternut
The Mercer girls’ basketball team played at Butternut on Tuesday night. Keeping it close in the first the team ran out of steam. Butternut won 54-29. (subscriber access)
Low-scoring second half hurts Mercer boys’ hoops
A trip to Butternut was on tap for Mercer boys’ basketball. Down a player, the Tigers tried to rally for a win. (subscriber access)
Lakeland Nordic ski takes part in first meets
A pandemic and lack of snow have made it hard for the Lakeland Nordic ski team to get out on the courses. Last week, they finally were able to participate in a couple of races. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander turns away Lakeland boys’ basketball
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team played at Rhinelander (2-1 in the GNC) on Tuesday for just its second conference game. The Hodags won 55-47. (subscriber access)
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Defensive effort guides Lady T-Birds by Hodags
It seems to always be a tough game when the Lakeland and Rhinelander girls’ basketball teams play. Those games continued on Tuesday when the teams met in Minocqua. (subscriber access)
Early goals lead T-Bird boys’ hockey by East Merrill
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team returned to the rink on Tuesday and won a non-conference game in convincing fashion. (subscriber access)
T-Bird boys’ swim wins 10 events, victorious over Shawano
The Lakeland boys’ swim team returned home Thursday, Jan. 7 for a meet with Shawano, the second time the two teams have met this season. The Thunderbirds walked away victorious with an 85-75 win. (subscriber access)
Lakeland Nordic ski teams see everyone race at Iola
The Lakeland Nordic ski team got back out with another meet on Saturday, Jan. 9. This time, they were able to see everyone compete in Iola at the Iola Skate Invite. (subscriber access)
Lakeland wrestling battles, loses in home triangular
On Thursday, Jan. 7, the Lakeland wrestling team hosted its first meet of the season, a triangular with two conference foes in Tomahawk and Rhinelander. Tomahawk won 44-30 and then Rhinelander won the Handrick Hammer yet again by a score of 36-27. (subscriber access)
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