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Season preview: LUHS golf team poised for another strong season
A stretch of dominance from the Lakeland golf team has been going on for almost a decade and this year looks no different. The Thunderbirds have won seven consecutive Great Northern Conference titles, qualified for state eight straight seasons and won the state championship in 2024. With most of its …
T-Birds of Tomorrow youth football camps this summer
Skill and fundamental camps for incoming second through seventh-graders will run June 22 through 23 and July 20 through 21.
Lakeland Air Raid Academy — quarterbacks
The camp is focused on teaching the mindset, mechanics and mentality for youth quarterbacks to enhance their skills and knowledge and to achieve success in the Lakeland offensive system. Enrollment may be capped to focus intently on skill development and instruction.
Lakeland intramural boys’ basketball league
Lakeland Thunderbirds basketball is offering an intramural boys’ basketball league for grades two through four. The cost is $20 (financial aid available if needed).
Season preview: Thunderbird baseball creating an identity
Lakeland Union High School baseball is looking to create a culture in year two under coach Adam Bremer. The Thunderbirds found themselves in the basement of the Great Northern Conference standings last season, tied for last with Antigo. It’ll take everyone if Lakeland wants to move up in the standings.
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Season review: Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op surged late
A young Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op saved its best for last in a season full of learning and growth. The Eagles, comprised of schools Northland Pines, Lakeland Union, Rhinelander, Three Lakes, Antigo, Hurley and Norway (Mich.), finished the season with a record of 8-14-2. They ranked fourth out of …
Lakeland intramural boys’ basketball league
Lakeland Thunderbirds basketball is offering an intramural boys’ basketball league for grades two through four. The cost is $20 (financial aid available if needed). The league takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April with one Saturday date to select teams located at the Lakeland Union High School fieldhouse in …
T-Birds of Tomorrow youth football camps this summer
Skill and fundamental camps for incoming second through seventh-graders will run June 22 through 23 and July 20 through 21. Campers will learn the basics of every offensive and defensive position and participate in team-building exercises designed to make them better players in this non-padded, minimal-contact camp. Camps are perfect …
Fall flag football league begins in August
Practices and games will be held on the Lakeland High School game field and practice field. This league is focused on having fun, skill introduction and development and learning football strategy. Sportsmanship and teamwork will also be taught.
Season preview: Lakeland boys’ tennis team rebuilding
An inexperienced Lakeland boys’ tennis team begins the season with a small roster of student-athletes looking to make their mark. The Thunderbirds began the season with 10 players out for tennis. Half of those players have seen time on the varsity court.
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Lakeland’s Kennedy Howard wins second state title in three years
One Lakeland Wrestling Club wrestler stood atop the podium as a state champion during last weekend’s state tournament. Lakeland took part in the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation (WWF) Kids Folkstyle State Championships Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29 in Madison. Lakeland’s Kennedy Howard won her second state title in three …
Rhinelander outslugs Lakeland in GNC softball opener
Hits and runs were aplenty in the Lakeland softball team’s home and Great Northern Conference opener on Tuesday. Rhinelander beat Lakeland 10-8 to hand the Thunderbirds their first loss of the season.
Dominating the track
The Lakeland Union High School track and field team had some of the top times and marks at its home indoor meet. The Lakeland boys took first out of seven teams with 217 points at the T-Bird Indoor Invite Saturday at LUHS in Minocqua. The Lakeland girls finished second out …
Mercer High School track and field opens new season
The Mercer High School track and field team started its new season Saturday in Minocqua. The Tigers ran in the T-Bird Indoor Invite at Lakeland Union High School. The Mercer girls finished fourth out of seven teams with 43 points. The Mercer boys finished fifth out of seven teams with …
Mercer Lions Club Fish Jamboree draws dozens of participants
The Mercer Lions Club Fish Jamboree took place Feb. 14 during Presidents Day weekend at the Mercer Community Center, which served as the event’s fishing headquarters. According to a press release, about 50 participants headed to Grand Portage, Mercer and Echo lakes, where they measured their catches and submitted photos …
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