SPORTS
Season preview: Lakeland track and field teams have championship aspirations
From conference and regional championships to state participants, there was a lot to celebrate in coach Stephanie Strasburg’s first season in 2023. They’re looking to repeat that success and more this year.
Season review: Lady Tigers improved to six conference wins
The Mercer girls’ basketball team entered the 2023-24 season with a new coach and a handful of new players. They ended up with their most conference wins since 2020.
Soccer registration starts March 25
The Greater Lakeland Area Youth Soccer Organization, GLAYSO, will be opening registration for the 2024 soccer season starting March 25 and will run through April 26.
Season review: Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op (Taylor’s version)
Northland Pines won just one game a year ago. With the addition of the Northern Edge girls’ hockey co-op, including Lakeland’s Taylor Heleniak, Northland Pines increased their win total to eight.
Lakeland Loons Swim Club put together another successful season
Regular season Lakeland Loons Swim Club (LSC) has been around for 50 years providing competitive swimming opportunities for hundreds of kids in Northern Wisconsin.
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Injuries prevent Lakeland bowling from reaching full potential
The Lakeland bowling team might not have had the season they wanted, but there were positives that came out of their 2023-24 campaign.
Laken Walker named honorable mention all-conference for Mercer Tigers
The Mercer boys’ basketball team was represented with one player on the Northern Lights all-conference teams.
Merrill’s move to GNC lauded as good fit
The Great Northern Conference will have a new chartered member in 2025 and, from multiple perspectives, the addition appears to be a welcome and natural fit.
Season review: Seniors led LUHS wrestling to top half of the GNC
The Lakeland wrestling team combined senior experience with loads of depth to be one of the teams in the running at the top of the conference.
Friends, rivals and teaming up in sports
The brand new MonsterVerse film “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” comes out later this month. Godzilla and Kong will be teaming up to defeat their rival(s). It got me thinking of some of the best duos, rivals and teams in my time as a sports fan.
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Lakeland Nordic ski teams conclude season at state
It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Nordic ski. With enough snow in Cable, they were able to conclude the 2023-24 campaign at the Birkie Trailhead.
Stella Meza, Leo Rotar, Miranda Schneider qualify for Junior Nationals
With time running out in the season, the final Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) took place at the same time with the state distance meet. Three Lakeland skiers qualified for a Junior National meet.
Testing, uniforms open up day one of track and field
As the winter season concluded on Sunday, the spring season started on Monday with track and field. Athletes’ jumping, running and throwing skills were put to the test on day one.
Lack of offense leads Lakeland to season’s end
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team had scored a lot of points throughout the course of the season. Their offense struggled against Menomonie, ending their playoff journey.
LUHS totals 23 student-athletes on winter all-conference teams
Lakeland brought home two conference championships during the winter season among other standout performances. Many Thunderbirds were awarded all-conference honors.
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