SPORTS
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.
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.
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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. …
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.
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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.
LUHS boys’ hockey booster club pasta dinner on Oct. 5
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ hockey booster club pasta dinner is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 at Timber Ridge Golf Club from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
LUHS volleyball wins two in Prentice
The Lakeland volleyball team showed no signs of slowing down with two wins on Thursday. The Thunderbirds beat Prentice 2-0 (25-17, 25-17) and Rhinelander 2-0 (25-14, 25-9) in a non-conference triangular in Prentice.
Lakeland football wins wild one over rivals
Turnovers, defensive touchdowns, controversial calls — the 2025 Axe Game had it all as Lakeland improved its record to 3-0. The Thunderbirds beat the Hodags 43-32 on Friday, Sept. 5 at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander.
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