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Lakeland Area Baseball Association registration now open
Lakeland Area Baseball Association (LABA) registration is now open. For ages 5 through 13 — based on age on April 30, 2025. T-Ball, Rookies, Minors, Majors, Babe Ruth Prep 13 are options. Registration is open Jan. 1 through March 2.
Lady Thunderbirds dominate Hawks
The Thunderbirds put together one of their most complete performances of the season with a big win over a non-conference opponent. The Lakeland Union High School girls’ basketball team beat Medford 65-32 in a Great Northern Conference (GNC) game on Friday. Then, the Thunderbirds beat Xavier 73-32 on Saturday.
Thunderbirds top Waupaca for first conference win in over a month
A couple of new names helped the Lakeland boys’ hockey team to their first conference win in over a month.
Late first-half run helps Medford get past Thunderbirds
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team played right with Medford for the majority of the game, but a late run in the first half helped the Raiders get a win. The Thunderbirds fell 58-46 to the Raiders (9-6, 6-1 GNC) on Friday night in Medford.
LUHS boys’ wrestling team drops two conference duals
The Lakeland boys’ wrestling team came up a little short in two more conference duals on Thursday. The Thunderbirds fell 42-27 to Rhinelander and 40-32 to Antigo in a Great Northern Conference (GNC) quad. On Saturday, Lakeland placed 17th out of 20 teams with 122.5 points at the Wausau East …
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Improving times
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ swim team continued to get faster with another double dual meet. On Thursday, Tomahawk beat Lakeland 91-37, and Rhinelander defeated the Thunderbirds 137-21 in a non-conference double dual at Rhinelander.
Solon Springs soars by Mercer girls’ basketball team
A shorthanded Mercer girls’ basketball team had a tough test taking on the conference’s best on Friday night. Solon Springs beat the Tigers 67-18 in Solon Springs. The win moved the Eagles to 11-0 in Northern Lights Conference play.
Tiger boys’ basketball team drops game to Solon Springs
Looking to break their losing streak, the Mercer boys’ basketball team traveled to Solon Springs. The Eagles beat the Tigers 72-36 on Friday night.
Select Lakeland Nordic skiers take part in second Junior National Qualifier
Several Lakeland Nordic skiers braved the cold to take part in a Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) last weekend. Lakeland traveled to Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion for the Ariens Nordic Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) Invite on Saturday and Sunday.
WFCA seeking change to playoff qualification model
For years the path to the WIAA football playoffs was simple — post a .500 or better record in your conference and essentially be assured of a spot in the WIAA tournament.
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‘This one stings’
A missing starter hurt the Mercer girls’ basketball team in a home loss to a conference opponent last week. The Tigers fell 40-38 to Bayfield (2-11, 1-8 Northern Lights) on Friday, Jan. 17.
High-scoring Bayfield boys’ basketball team beats Mercer
The Bayfield boys’ basketball team showed off their scoring prowess with a big win over the Tigers in Mercer. The Trollers (9-4, 7-2 Northern Lights) beat Mercer 99-35 on Friday, Jan. 17. Two Trollers got Bayfield out to a big halftime lead.
American Pond Hockey returns Feb. 7-8, 14-15
The American Pond Hockey Tournament returns to Minocqua this February for two weekends of thrilling outdoor hockey at the iconic Aqua Bowl. The invitational, happening Feb. 7-8, will feature elite teams from around the world, while the sequel, Feb. 14-15, offers a more casual competition for local and visiting players …
Road test complete
Another conference test awaited the Lakeland girls’ basketball team on Friday. Once again, they came through in the clutch to take down Mosinee on the road. The Thunderbirds defeated Mosinee 49-46. Lakeland now holds a two-game lead in the Great Northern Conference (GNC) standings.
Shootout win snaps winless streak
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team looked to get back on track with a weekend non-conference tournament in Hayward. They finished on a positive not with a rare shootout win. The Thunderbirds fell 3-1 to Hayward on Friday. Then, Lakeland posted a 2-2 (1-0) win in a shootout against the Webster …
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