SPORTS
Lakeland youth football registration open
Registration is open for youth sixth-, fifth- and fourth-grade players in the Lakeland district wishing to play tackle football. They compete with other area teams in the Northwoods League. Practice for the upcoming season will begin in early August. The season typically ends by mid-October.
Lakeland youth girls’ travel basketball registration open
Registration for the 2026-2027 Lakeland Girls Hoops Club youth girls’ travel basketball season that is for Lakeland area schools for grades 4 through 8 is open. The season will start in October/November and run through January/February.
Lakeland Thunderbirds boys’ basketball summer offensive skills camp June 9-12
The Lakeland boys’ basketball program will be offering an offensive skills camp June 9 through 12 for boys going into first grade through boys going into eighth grade. The camp will be run by Lakeland head boys’ basketball coach Jacob Jarvensivu along with many assistants and current/former players.
Conference stunner: Thunderbirds rout Tomahawk for first win
Offense, pitching and fielding all came together in the Lakeland Union High School baseball team’s first win of the season. The Thunderbirds defeated Tomahawk 14-1 in five innings during a home Great Northern Conference game Friday.
Lady T-Bird girls’ soccer shuts out Northland Pines
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team stayed hot and defeated Northland Pines 3-0 in a road Great Northern Conference contest on Thursday.
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Clutch Lakeland softball team takes down Tomahawk
It was a total-team effort for the Lakeland softball team to get by Tomahawk on Thursday. The Thunderbirds beat the Hatchets 3-2 in Tomahawk.
T-Bird golf adds to conference lead
The Lakeland Union High School golf team increased its lead in the Great Northern Conference standings with a victory in Eagle River Friday. The Thunderbirds shot 322 and took first place out of eight teams at the fourth GNC tournament at Eagle River Golf Course, a par 71. They beat …
LUHS track & field boys second, girls third at Otto Bacher
The Lakeland track and field team got a chance to look at different teams and athletes with the annual Otto Bacher Invite Friday night in Merrill. The Lakeland boys finished second out of 13 teams with 130 points. Wausau East won with 159 points. The Lakeland girls placed third out …
Rhinelander Curling Club women’s team going back to nationals
For a second straight year, the Rhinelander Curling Club women’s team is heading to the U.S. Curling Arena National Championships.
LUHS boys’ tennis team gets first win of the season
Lakeland boys’ tennis put its skills to the test in non-conference and Great Northern Conference competition. The Thunderbirds won their first match of the season by a score of 6-1 at Pacelli Tuesday.
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Lakeland boys win, girls take second at home invite
The Lakeland track and field team competed in front of the home crowd in its outdoor meet. The Thunderbird boys finished first out of 11 teams with 179 points during the Lakeland Invite Tuesday in Minocqua. The Thunderbird girls placed second out of nine teams with 134.5 points. A select …
LUHS girls’ soccer beats Mosinee
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team continued its stretch of Great Northern Conference road games with a 2-0 win against Mosinee Tuesday. The Thunderbirds totaled 22 shots, 14 on target, and scored once in each half to achieve their second win over Mosinee this season.
T-Bird golf perseveres for second straight GNC win
The Lakeland Union High School golf team battled through tough conditions to win the third leg of the Great Northern Conference tournament.
Medford softball perfect in win over Lakeland
It’s hard to be perfect. One of the top-ranked teams in Division 2 softball put on a show against Lakeland. Medford beat the Thunderbirds 14-0 in five innings in a Great Northern Conference game Tuesday in Minocqua. Medford pitcher Rylee Hraby tossed a perfect game in the circle with 11 …
Thunderbirds battle, fall to Medford
Lakeland Union High School baseball’s search for win No. 1 will continue after a 15-7 loss to Medford Monday in Minocqua. The Raiders (6-3-1, 5-3 GNC) totaled 15 runs on 13 hits, also taking advantage of seven Lakeland errors.
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