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Lady T-Bird wrestling takes sixth in Shawano
The Lakeland girls’ wrestling team displayed its talent with a top-10 finish in Shawano over the weekend. The Thunderbirds finished sixth out of 25 teams with 73 points at the Shawano High School Holiday Classic on Saturday.
Northwoods Golf Classic now through March at Lakeland Fitness & Golf
Lakeland Fitness & Golf presents “The Majors,” a Northwoods Golf Classic. It’s a five-month golf tournament benefiting local non-profits now through March. Generations Sr. Center was the November beneficiary for this event. Green fee donation is $100/team — two-person teams. It’s an 18-hole format with monthly winners and unlimited participation. …
Noontime Hockey every Tuesday at Rhinelander Ice Arena
Skaters are needed for Noontime Hockey at the Rhinelander Ice Arena. They are hosting local skaters every Tuesday at noon. They are looking for adult skaters over 40-years old. Last year they had skaters in their 60s and 70s. If interested, show up at 11:30 to skate at noon.
Thunderbirds go into holiday break with momentum
It’s been a strong start to the non-conference season for the Lakeland Union High School boys’ hockey team. That continued on Friday night. The Thunderbirds (3-2, 0-2 GNC) beat non-conference West Bend 3-1 in Minocqua to close out their 2025 slate of games.
Emma Brooks, Jazmine Chapman, Kady Lohoff take first for LUHS girls’ wrestling
Looking to get time on the mat, the Lakeland girls’ wrestling team took part in the first Wisconsin Valley Conference/Great Northern Conference Challenge meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
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Washburn defeats Tiger boys’ basketball team
The Mercer boys’ basketball team remained winless on the season following an 85-32 loss to conference foe Washburn on Wednesday. “Turnovers and not getting enough second chances has been hurting us this season,” coach Anthony Pemble said. “And that continued in this game.”
Eagle comeback nets first win of the season
A comeback effort provided the Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op its first win of the season on Tuesday. Before their win, the Eagles fell 6-0 to Beaver Dam on Friday, Dec. 12. The following day, the Northland Pines co-op tied the Icebergs 1-1 in double overtime in Stoughton. The Eagles …
T-Bird boys’ wrestling shows ‘growth’ in Barron
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ wrestling team had a few top finishes when they went to Barron last weekend. The Thunderbirds placed 10th out of 17 teams with 52.5 points at the Barron Invite on Saturday.
Fast start sends Hayward past Lakeland boys’ hoops
A bad start put the Lakeland Union High School boys’ basketball team in a deficit they couldn’t overcome. Hayward beat the Thunderbirds 77-46 in a non-conference game in Minocqua on Tuesday.
LUHS girls’ basketball drops road contest to Wausau West
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team gave themselves a chance to win a second straight non-conference road game. Wausau West (3-7, 0-2 Wisconsin Valley Conference) hung on for a 53-49 win over the Thunderbirds on Tuesday.
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Lady Thunderbird wrestling gaining more experience
The Lakeland girls’ wrestling team got healthier and saw success on the mat in two different competitions. The Thunderbirds placed eighth out of 14 teams with 41 points at the Barron Invite on Saturday. Lakeland also took part in the Wisconsin Valley Conference/Great Northern Conference Challenge meet on Tuesday at …
Mercer boys’ basketball falls to Drummond
The Mercer High School boys’ basketball team dropped its third straight game to open the season with a 67-21 road loss to Drummond on Tuesday.
Lakeland Area Special Olympics wraps up bowling season
Lakeland Area Special Olympics wrapped up its bowling season with six athletes qualifying for the state tournament held in Wausau on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Season preview: Lakeland Nordic ski teams feature speed
With plenty of snow on the ground, a change from previous years, the Lakeland Nordic ski team is ready to get its schedule of meets going. The first meet for the entire Lakeland Nordic ski team takes place this weekend. The last few weeks have given Lakeland a chance to …
Lady T-Bird gymnastics opens season with score of 108.9
The Lakeland gymnastics team made its season debut Saturday in Rhinelander, placing sixth out of seven teams. Lakeland, down a few gymnasts, totaled 108.9 points in the Snowflake Invite at YMCA of the Northwoods. In regards to Great Northern Conference Small division teams, Lakeland finished fourth out of five teams. …
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