In this Sept. 12, 2025 file photo, head coach Dan Barutha celebrates Lakeland’s fourth straight win to start the season following a 24-20 victory over Mosinee at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua. It was Lakeland’s first win over Mosinee since 2008. (Photo by Brett LaBore/Lakeland Times)
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Season review: Injuries hindered potential special LUHS football season
What started out as a historic opening to Lakeland football’s season, ended with a whimper as injuries piled up. The Thunderbirds went 5-5 on the season and finished tied for fourth out of eight teams in the Great Northern Conference with a 3-4 record. They averaged 21.9 points per game scored and 22.5 points per game allowed. They qualified for the playoffs for the sixth time since 2019.
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