SPORTS
Finding a way together
With eight combined sets and many points, the Lakeland Union High School volleyball team was tested against two teams in two days. They passed the test and made some team history along the way. The Thunderbirds beat Wausau West 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 22-25, 25-20) in a non-conference match on Monday …
Still unbeaten
Six-for-six. The Lakeland boys’ soccer team wrapped up the first half of Great Northern Conference play with an undefeated record. The Thunderbirds first beat Merrill 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 19 in Merrill. Then, Lakeland defeated Northland Pines 6-1 on Tuesday in Minocqua.
Looking to bounce back
The Lakeland football team won four straight games to begin its season. The Thunderbirds are looking to respond after taking their first loss of the season last week. The Thunderbirds (4-1, 2-1 GNC) play host to the Merrill Bluejays (3-2, 2-1 GNC) tonight in Minocqua. Lakeland is looking to separate …
Spidey sense
There are many different creatures in the Northwoods from deer to eagles to snakes to mosquitos. There are also plenty of spiders that make their homes both here and around the state. Wisconsin is home to many spider species. The good news is they are all pretty much harmless.
Lakeland cross country earns medals at Smiley
Coming off of their home invite featuring a small number of teams, the Thunderbirds put their speed to the test in a larger field last weekend. The Lakeland boys’ cross country team finished 11th out of 23 qualified teams with 303 points in the Division 1 Bill Smiley Invite Saturday …
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Get ready for the 2025 waterfowl hunting seasons
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September.
LUHS girls’ tennis falls to Pacelli
In their final tune-up before the Great Northern Conference tournament, the Thunderbirds struggled to find wins against Pacelli. The Cardinals beat the Lakeland girls’ tennis team 6-1 on Tuesday in Minocqua.
Northwoods Almanac
We have numerous large white pines on our property, and this year a small army of squirrels have taken it upon themselves to drop literally hundreds of pitch-coated green cones onto the ground, making it hard to walk in our yard without smearing our shoes in pine pitch.
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.
Medford muscles its way to victory
Injuries, missed opportunities and a road game were too much for the Lakeland football team to overcome in a rare Thursday night game. Medford (2-3, 2-1 GNC) beat the Thunderbirds (4-1, 2-1 GNC) 20-18 at Raider Field. The Raiders have won nine straight games over the Thunderbirds dating back to …
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Hodags humble Lakeland girls’ swim
A tough test awaited the Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team on Thursday. Even in defeat, they still saw some positive results and personal bests. Rhinelander defeated the Thunderbirds 121-49 at the Heck Family Community Pool in Rhinelander.
LUHS girls’ tennis drops dual to Rhinelander
The Lady T-Bird girls’ tennis team looked to translate their hitting from practice to the match against Rhinelander on Thursday. The Hodags beat the Thunderbirds 5-2 in Rhinelander. The Hodags beat the Thunderbirds 5-2 in Rhinelander.
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.
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