Brett LaBore
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Walk-off bunt caps comeback
The Lakeland 14U youth softball team powered through adversity in a comeback win over Hurley Wednesday. Lakeland defeated Hurley 8-7 in six innings at Lenz Field in Minocqua. Zoe Sievert delivered a walk-off RBI following a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Season review: LUHS track and field team flourished
The Lakeland Union High School track and field team had plenty of accolades in a season full of highlight performances.
United States Men’s National Team had me believing at the World Cup
Soccer is a sport that will always be near and dear to my heart. The performance of the United States Men’s National Team had me standing and cheering all the way to the end. The U.S. hosted the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2026 along with Canada and Mexico. With the championship game having taken place on Sunday, I wanted to give my thoughts on the tournament in general and the U.S.
Snowhawks win another nail-biter
The Snowhawks defeated the local police/fire departments, named Guns & Hoses, 11-10 in a seven-inning game at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk Monday, July 13.
Medford Legion baseball team brings the heat
The Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team’s contest against Medford was a tale of two games. Medford beat the 89ers 11-1 Monday at the Minocqua Park Complex. Medford held a slim 2-1 lead after five innings. Then, Medford scored a combined nine runs in the sixth and seventh innings to win with ease.
Season review: Young Lakeland boys’ tennis team challenged itself
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ tennis team didn’t have a lot of depth, but they got a lot of varsity experience and even sent one flight to the individual state tournament.
Twice in a week: Northwoods beats Minocqua again
The Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team showed improvement in its second loss of the week to Northwoods. The 89ers fell 11-2 to Northwoods Thursday at Don Burnside Park in Three Lakes.
Rhinelander rallies: Lakeland Babe Ruth Senior League team’s three-game win streak snapped
Lakeland’s Babe Ruth Senior League team dropped its second game of the summer on the road. Rhinelander beat Lakeland 16-9 Tuesday, June 30 at Stafford Field in Rhinelander. The last time the two teams met June 9 in Minocqua, Lakeland won 16-0. It was a different story in the latest meeting last week.
Crandon wins wire-to-wire over Lakeland Babe Ruth Prep League team No. 2
Crandon’s six-run first inning was too much for the Lakeland Babe Ruth Prep League No. 2 to overcome. Lakeland fell 14-4 in five innings to Crandon Wednesday at the Minocqua Park Complex. Easton Crass started on the mound for Lakeland. Crandon’s Keaston Samz and Keegan Carlsson both had RBI singles as part of Crandon’s six-run first inning.
