SPORTS
Legion baseball canceled for 2020 season
A lot of tough decisions have been made over the course of the last few months in correlation with COVID-19. Most recently, the American Legion did the same thing. In a release on May 9, the American Legion Department of Wisconsin has canceled its programming of American Legion Baseball within …
Why I root for the Evil Empire
Growing up as a sports fan, lots of people understood why I liked the Packers and Boise State. But one team that I receive more flack than any other is the New York Yankees.
Lakeland Baseball cancels 2020 summer season
Baseball has always been correlated with summer. Going to ballgames, the concession stands and the warm temperatures have always invited people together. For the summer of 2020, those opportunities are going to be limited.
Wolves top Tigers’ basketball, ends their season
The Mercer boys’ basketball team hoped to change its luck when playoffs started up on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Even on a losing streak, anything can happen when it’s one-and-done.
Lakeland gymnasts set personal records in final meet
With the conference meet less than a week ago, the Thunderbirds’ gymnasts performed in their sectional meet Thursday, Feb. 18 in Rhinelander. They looked to perform their routines as best they could.
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Superior ends T-Bird boys’ hockey’s dream season
The Thunderbird boys’ hockey team had their biggest game in their program’s history on Thursday night. With a trip to the state finals on the line, there was a lot of hype to the game, and it lived up to it, even if the results were tough to swallow.
Lakeland flag football sign-ups and camps
Sign-ups for the flag football league continue. The first T-Birds of Tomorrow Youth Football Camp starts July 6-7 in Lac du Flambeau.
My favorite sports’ memory
Like most sports fans, I have many great memories when it comes to my favorite players and teams. Many moments stand out as epic and celebratory, but there is one that stands out more than any.
Brandon Boh brought the energy
Another Lakeland senior who showed commitment and skill on the field as he did off was Brandon Boh.
Tigers achieve excellence in the classroom
The Mercer girls’ basketball team had a big bounce-back season on the court, but also garnered significant honors off the court as well.
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Mercer girls’ basketball wraps up season at Ironwood
Even after losing its playoff game to Newman Catholic, the Lady Tigers’ basketball team picked up a game at Indianhead Conference opponent Ironwood. Due to COVID-19, Ironwood (MI) hasn’t played many games. Yet, they won 55-35 on Friday, Feb. 12.
Two losses shake Mercer boys’ basketball
Mercer boys’ basketball tried to get out of a slump they were in before the playoffs started on Tuesday. Still, the Tigers found it hard to win games.
Despite loss, T-Bird boys’ basketball plays at their best
Anything can happen in postseason play. Though the Lakeland boys’ basketball team didn’t have the best record, they ended up playing one of their best games of the season.
Relay for Life Northern Lights at LUHS on July 31
American Cancer Society is calling on all community members to participate in the annual Relay For Life Northern Lights on Friday, July 31 at Lakeland Union High School, in Minocqua. Be part of the fight and beat cancer.
Golf 101 returns on June 8
Golf 101 at Pinewood Country Club in Harshaw is back for 2020 and there are still some spots open.
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