SPORTS
Alzheimer’s Remembering the Greens in Paradise on June 28
Tee off for Alzheimer’s Remembering the Greens in Paradise Saturday, June 28 at Pinewood Country Club in Harshaw. This nine-hole scramble costs $75 per golfer and $300 per team. Check-in is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.
Pride Football Camp starts on July 21
High school scheme install and skill contact days for incoming 8th through 12th graders is coming this summer. Incoming eighth graders are welcomed and encouraged to participate with the high school players.
Lakeland girls’ basketball youth summer basketball
We are pleased to announce the summer basketball opportunities for the girls of the Lakeland area. We have two different sessions that are geared towards specific age groupings. Everyone is welcome — all basketball abilities and interest levels.
Tennis doubles summer series seeks new players
A tennis doubles series at North Lakeland Elementary School is set to serve up friendly competition and community camaraderie this summer. Courts are reserved Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon along Highway K in Manitowish Waters throughout the summer months.
A joyful state of mind
A season for the ages marched on when the Lakeland Union High School softball team made history and advanced to the state tournament. The Thunderbirds needed two road wins to move on to the WIAA Division 2 state tournament. First, they beat second-seeded Medford 2-1 in a sectional semifinal on …
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Eight is great
The Lakeland golf team continued their streak of excellence by qualifying for the state tournament for an eighth straight season.
Kieran Petrie makes the podium in state 400
Five Thunderbirds looked to end their track and field careers on a positive note at the state meet this weekend. Ada Ernst, Sherri Handeland, Stella Meza, Kieran Petrie and Kirsten Wotruba all took part in the WIAA Division 2 state meet Friday though Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. …
State singles success
Dominic Gironella earned himself a win at the boys’ tennis individual state meet and made some history in Madison. “Dominic has prepared the right way and is willing to work to keep getting better,” coach Ted Dasler said. “He is mentally strong and approaches each match in a positive mindset …
Goal eludes Lakeland in season-ending loss
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team came up one goal short in the quest for their fifth regional championship in six seasons. First, the Thunderbirds beat seventh-seeded Merrill 1-0 in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal on Thursday. Then, No. 2 Lakeland fell 1-0 to third-seeded Ashland in a regional final …
Flag football league begins in September
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.
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State track preview: Podium in reach for LUHS track and field
Five Lakeland Union High School track and field student-athletes have their sights set on the podium and beyond at this weekend’s state meet.
Mercer track and field season comes to an end at sectional meet
The Mercer High School track and field teams were unable to send anyone to this weekend’s state track meet in La Crosse. The Mercer girls tied for 29th out of 35 teams with two points at a WIAA Division 3 sectional meet at Colby High School on Friday, May 30. …
Season review: Mercer boys’ basketball team stayed the course
The Mercer boys’ basketball team struggled to find wins over the course of the 2024-25 season. The Tigers finished with a 2-20 record. They placed ninth out of 10 teams in the Northern Lights Conference at 2-16.
Lakeland Thunderbirds boys’ basketball summer offensive skills camp June 9-12
This summer, the Lakeland Boys Basketball Booster Club will be offering an offensive skills camp June 9-12 for boys going into first grade through boys going into ninth grade. The camp will be run by Lakeland head boys’ basketball coach Jacob Jarvensivu along with many assistants and current/former players.
Lakeland youth football registration
The Lakeland youth football program has opened registration for the 2025 football season for boys who will be entering fifth and sixth grades next fall. Cost of registration is $125 plus applicable processing fees. Link to register players is located on the Lakeland Youth Football Facebook page or via direct …
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