SPORTS
LUHS boys’ soccer remains perfect in conference play
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team played its inaugural Great Northern Conference game against the Merrill Bluejays in a matchup of undefeated conference teams on Friday night. The Thunderbirds (5-0 GNC) used three second half goals to beat the Bluejays (3-1 GNC) 3-0. Lakeland got goals from Marshall Holmquist, Oren Slemmons …
Lakeland cross country teams gain experience at Smiley Invite
The Lakeland cross country teams got a chance to see a variety of different teams and runners with the Smiley Invite on Saturday in Wausau. The Lakeland boys finished 11th out of 23 qualified teams with 303 points in the Division 1 race. Emerson Rubo and Addison Eggen both finished …
Marquee victory
Movie-goers flocked to the theater to see “The Dark Knight.” The New York Giants ended the New England Patriots’ quest for a perfect 19-0 season. Both of these things took place in 2008, the last time Lakeland football had beaten Mosinee. Then last Friday night happened.
Road win over rival keeps momentum moving forward
Lakeland volleyball went through the ups and downs, including an injury, before ultimately achieving a win over Rhinelander on the road. The Thunderbirds beat the Hodags 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-11) on Tuesday night. It was Lakeland’s second win over the Hodags in less than a week.
Thunderbird boys’ soccer wins big in home debut
At long last, the Lakeland boys’ soccer team made its home debut on Tuesday, picking up another Great Northern Conference victory. First, the Thunderbirds tied non-conference Shawano 0-0 in Rhinelander on Saturday. Then, Lakeland beat Medford 6-0 in Minocqua.
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Learning from experience
The Lakeland girls’ tennis team got its first taste of non-conference matches before returning home for a Great Northern Conference victory. The Thunderbirds dropped all five of their matches at the Wausau West Invite Friday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 13. Lakeland then beat Antigo 6-1 on Tuesday in Minocqua.
Defenders of the net
The Mercer High School volleyball team has gone through the ups and downs under new coach Alaina Syverson, including its first two conference matches.
Tee Off for T-Bird Hockey on Oct. 5
Tee Off for T-Bird Hockey is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 at Timber Ridge Golf Club in Minocqua. This 18-hole scramble has an 11 a.m. shotgun start and features a cart, games, raffles, swag, drinks, box lunch and dinner included as part of their annual pasta dinner.
Youth bowling registration on Oct. 4
Saturday youth league bowling will begin on Saturday, Oct. 4. It’s a fun bowling league for kids of all ages. Kids ages 4 through 18 will bowl three games every Saturday at $10.
Lady T-Bird girls’ swim stays undefeated by slimmest of margins
Sometimes, a swimmer can win an event by just out-touching their opponent. For the Lakeland girls’ swim team, they needed the final event to stay undefeated in conference play. The Thunderbirds traveled to Medford for a Great Northern Conference double dual on Thursday. Lakeland beat Merrill 103-64 and Medford 86-84. …
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Home spectacle
Many Thunderbirds saw positive results when the Lakeland cross country team hosted its annual home invite. The Lakeland boys finished first out of three qualified teams with 17 points at the Ted Voigt Invite at Minocqua Winter Park on Thursday. The Lakeland girls didn’t qualify for a team score but …
Road warriors
In a matchup of undefeated Great Northern Conference teams, the Thunderbirds set the tone early on to get another road win. The Lakeland boys’ soccer team beat Mosinee 4-1 on Thursday in Mosinee. The first four T-Bird games had all been on the road with Lakeland winning all four.
Moment to shine
Joey Jurries set out to an international swimming meet to represent the United States of America, the Northwoods and so much more. He brought back more than just medals.
Wergin race team wins BMX state championships
BMX means a lot to JJ Wergin and his family. When the BMX state championships came to Rhinelander, they were very excited and brought home several state titles. The Wergin race team of Hazelhurst includes manager JJ and his kids James, Jayce and Jackson Wergin. In addition, two other members …
Tee Off for T-Bird Hockey on Oct. 5
Tee Off for T-Bird Hockey is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 at Timber Ridge Golf Club in Minocqua. This 18-hole scramble has an 11 a.m. shotgun start and features a cart, games, raffles, swag, drinks, box lunch and dinner included as part of their annual pasta dinner.
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