SPORTS
Jumping into the action
The first day of football practice brought with it new opportunities, a milestone and a Lakeland team that is ready to roll. The Thunderbirds started their season with practice at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua. For Dan Barutha, he’s now been the head coach of Lakeland football for a decade.
Running away with it
Things got out of hand early when the Snowhawks piled on runs in their latest snowshoe baseball victory.
Season review: One for the ages
In a postseason run for the ages, the Lakeland softball team cemented their legacy with a 2025 season that will be remembered for a long time. The Thunderbirds went 21-9 in 30 games played. They placed fourth out of seven teams with a 7-5 record in the Great Northern Conference.
Medal-winning paddlers
Two Northwoods natives took on the best of the best in Dragon Boat at last month’s world championships. Lori Manion and Joannie Morgan competed for the United States of America in the 17th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championships July 14 through 20 in Brandenburg an …
Season review: Lakeland golf continued tradition of going to state
The Lakeland golf team might have surpassed expectations with a 2025 season that included everything from a conference title to a state appearance.
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Season review: Lady T-Bird girls’ soccer rose to the occasion
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team continued to get better and better as the season progressed, culminating in another conference championship.
Minocqua 89ers split two games to end summer
The 89ers didn’t walk away empty-handed following a win over a familiar opponent at last weekend’s Legion regional tournament in Minocqua.
Snowhawks make it back-to-back wins
A rare low-scoring game saw the Snowhawks win back-to-back games for the first time this summer. The Snowhawks beat Black Bear Bar 13-6 on Monday at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Junior Thunderbirds Skills Academy Camp Aug. 4-7
The Junior Thunderbirds Skills Academy Camp for 1st through 4th graders is meant to be an introduction to Lakeland basketball through a series of skill development, team building and fun game activities. Players will be introduced to some of the basic skills of the game that will build a foundation …
A once-in-a-lifetime day
Jack Rubo, Lakeland Union High School Class of 2024 graduate, led the Thunderbirds to a golf state title last year. Most recently, he tied a course record at the State Amateur.
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Regional rout
Medford took the lead early and never relinquished it in the Minocqua Post 89 Legion baseball team’s first tournament game on Thursday. Medford beat the 89ers 11-0 in six innings at the Wisconsin American Legion Baseball Association Class AA Region 2 Tournament at Minocqua Park Complex.
Season review: Lakeland boys’ tennis saved their best for last
The Lakeland boys’ tennis team built their way up as the season went on, culminating in top individual and team performances. The Thunderbirds finished second out of five teams in the Great Northern Conference with 64 total points. They went 2-2 in conference dual meets and 17-11 in conference dual …
Back in business
I missed playing snowshoe baseball last year due to a rainout. The Lakeland Times put together a team once again in a game that was an absolute blast. The Snowhawks defeated the Times 21-11 on Monday in Lake Tomahawk.
Runners-up in Tomahawk
Lakeland’s 14U softball team came close to winning a tournament in Tomahawk last weekend. The Thunderbirds went 3-2 in five games played and took second place in their 14U age bracket at the Rod Timm Memorial Girls’ Fast Pitch Tournament in Tomahawk Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20.
Errors plague Northern Wisconsin Thunder softball team
A new softball team called the Northern Wisconsin Thunder have played in a few tournaments this summer. They looked to play their best at a tournament in Tomahawk last weekend. The Thunder went 1-3 in four games played in the U16/U18 age group at the Rod Timm Memorial Girls’ Fast …
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