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Lakeland youth girls’ basketball travel team registration underway
The 2025-26 Lakeland youth girls’ basketball travel team registration is underway for all fourth through eighth grade girls interested in playing competitive basketball and who live in or attend school in the Lakeland Union High School district who want to compete against teams from northern and central Wisconsin.
LUHS girls’ tennis picks up first win
Lakeland girls’ tennis saw the ups and the downs that come with a young team following two different sweeps last week. First, the Thunderbirds beat Phillips 7-0 for their first overall and Great Northern Conference win on Tuesday, Aug. 26 in Phillips. Then, Medford defeated Lakeland 7-0 on Thursday in …
T-Bird boys’ soccer catches a break in opening win
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team found their footing in the second half for a comeback win in the season’s opening game. The Thunderbirds beat non-conference Wausau East 2-1 on the road on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Lady Thunderbirds find their speed in the pool
Swimmers from the Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team got a chance to go up against competitors of their own age group in a rare pentathlon. The Thunderbirds swam in the D.C. Everest Pentathlon on Tuesday, Aug. 26. No team scores were kept in this individual-based event.
Off to a good start
Lakeland’s cross country team got its season off to a good start with a strong team score and fast individuals on Thursday. The Lakeland boys finished second out of 12 teams with 61 points at the Hodag Invite in Rhinelander. D.C. Everest won with 28 points. The Lakeland girls didn’t …
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Disc golf on course in Boulder Junction
Boulder Junction town supervisor Laura Bertch provided an update on a new disc golf course coming to town during her parks board report at the Aug. 26 town board meeting.
Season preview: Lady T-Bird volleyball relying on its depth
Led by second-year head coach Taylor Bruhl, the Lakeland Union High School volleyball team is as deep as it’s been in a long time.
Season preview: New Mercer volleyball team looking to create own legacy
The fresh season brings new changes for the Mercer volleyball team. They’re entering 2025 with new leadership on and off the court. The Tigers had no problems winning the conference championship for a sixth straight year and a regional championship for a ninth consecutive season in 2024.
Snowhawks sneak in one more win before summer’s end
The Lakeland Tomahawk Snowhawks needed every run they could get to end the season with a win on Monday night. The Snowhawks hung on and defeated WPS Local 420 15-14 in the regular-season finale.
Home opener
After an exciting win at Hayward last week, the Lakeland football team plays in its home opener today.
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T-Birds fly past Hayward in second half
Three touchdowns by all three football phases were just the start of Lakeland’s explosive season-opening win over Hayward/Lac Courte Oreilles on Friday. The Thunderbirds defeated the Hurricanes 50-23 in Hayward. Lakeland’s 50 points scored were the most in a game since Oct. 8, 2021 when they scored 60 against Ashland.
First taste of competition
Warm temperatures and sunshine provided the perfect backdrop for the Lakeland girls’ swim team’s season debut on Thursday. “This is a great meet to get our feet wet and back into the swing of things,” coach Tierney Edwards said. “We get to see a lot of teams and get back …
Wausau Newman tops young Lady T-Bird tennis team in season opener
The Lakeland girls’ tennis team opened its season with a tough draw against defending sectional champion Wausau Newman. Wausau Newman defeated Lakeland 5-2 in both teams’ Great Northern Conference opener on Thursday in Minocqua.
Season preview: Lakeland boys’ soccer loaded again
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team believes it has the depth to compete in the Great Northern Conference and beyond. Last year, the Thunderbirds won the conference title with an 8-0-1-1 record and 27 points. They went on to win a WIAA Division 2 regional championship as well.
Season preview: Freshman class bolstering LUHS cross country teams
The Lakeland cross country teams have individuals, freshmen included, that can make some noise in the state. It’s a tale of two teams. While the Lakeland boys have plenty of options this year, the Lakeland girls might not be able to field a team this year. However, the talent is …
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