SPORTS
New beginnings
As a new era of Lakeland Union High School softball begins, the team got its season underway Wednesday at the LUHS fieldhouse. Eight student-athletes took part in the first practice of the season, almost triple the participation from last season’s first day. Lakeland was on Spring Break last week.
Season review: Lakeland boys’ basketball came so close
The wins may not have been as prevalent for the Lakeland boys’ basketball team this season, but they came together to give opposing teams their best effort. The Thunderbirds went 7-18 this season, 5-9 in the Great Northern Conference. They finished sixth out of eight teams in the conference standings.
Season review: Lady T-Bird basketball showed great growth
From beginning to end, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team showed immense growth in a season full of ups and downs. The Thunderbirds compiled an 8-18 overall record and tied for fourth with Tomahawk in the Great Northern Conference standings with a record of 6-8.
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.
Pride Football Camp starts on July 20
High school scheme install and skill contact days for incoming eighth- through 12th-graders is coming this summer. Incoming eighth-graders are welcomed and encouraged to participate with the high school players.
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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.
Brayden Kelly impresses at Junior Nationals
Lakeland Union High School Nordic skiers put their talent on display in the final competitions of the season. Brayden Kelly and Parker McKinney skied in the Cross Country Junior National Championship Monday, March 9 through Saturday, March 14 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable. Colin McKinney took part in …
Season preview: Lakeland track and field abundant with talent
There’s a new change in leadership for the Lakeland Union High School track and field program. What’s not different is Lakeland’s striving to be the best track team they can be. Greg Eichelkraut and Gordy Hartzheim are taking over as co-coaches of the Thunderbirds following the resignation of Stephanie Strasburg, …
Lakeland Swim Club wraps up another successful season
Lakeland Swim Club (LSC) has wrapped up another successful season following the state meets held over the past several weekends. LSC began the 2025–26 regular season last October with 97 swimmers ranging in age from 5 to 16.
Season review: Mercer High School boys’ basketball team faced adversity
The Mercer High School boys’ basketball team had trouble finding the win column in a season filled with adversity. The Tigers ended the season with an overall record of 1-19. They tied for ninth out of 10 teams in the Northern Lights Conference with a record of 1-17. Mercer averaged …
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay women’s basketball update
Former Lakeland Union High School girls’ basketball players Julianna and Kristina Ouimette and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are set to take part in the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Tournament this weekend.
Football journey to Michigan
It’s one thing to play college football, but for one Lakeland Union High School student-athlete, he’s going to be playing scholarship football. Senior Carson Fieck signed to play football at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II school, on Feb. 4.
Season review: LUHS boys’ wrestling team competed
The Lakeland boys’ wrestling team made progress throughout the season and finished in the middle of the pack in the conference standings.
GNC preparing for hockey expansion
The Great Northern Conference’s house is getting fuller in terms of boys’ hockey. With one program already slated to join the conference in two years, and another potentially joining next year, the GNC could be looking at as many as 10 teams in the sport in the near future.
Mental health and sports: Alysa Liu should be celebrated
The Olympic Winter Games from Milano Cortina wrapped up last month. I didn’t watch as much coverage as I had in past years, but one event and skater inspired me. The lone Olympic event that I watched was the Figure Skating Women Single Skating, particularly the free skating competition.
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