Back-to-back conference champs on Senior Night
LUHS boys’ soccer team defeats Merrill
For a second straight year, the Lakeland boys’ soccer team called themselves Great Northern Conference champions. The Thunderbirds defeated Merrill 4-0 on Tuesday in Minocqua.
Lady T-Birds place third in the GNC standings
Lakeland volleyball gets No. 6 seed for next week’s playoffs
The Lakeland volleyball team may not have gotten all the results they wanted to at last weekend’s conference tournament, but they still made a little program history. The Thunderbirds went 2-1 and finished in third place at the inaugural Great Northern Conference tournament on Saturday in Eagle River. Lakeland beat Antigo in three sets, fell to Medford in four sets and beat Merrill in four sets.
Game preview: High stakes set the stage for LUHS football against Tomahawk on Homecoming
Homecoming. Senior Night. One of the co-leaders of the Great Northern Conference is making the trip to Minocqua in a football game packed with emotion. The Thunderbirds (5-3, 3-3 GNC) are hosting Tomahawk (7-1, 5-1 GNC) tonight at IncredibleBank Field for the Homecoming game.
Turnovers tank Thunderbirds
Lakeland football falls to Wausau East on the road
Turnovers and missed chances led to a Lakeland football loss in a Saturday afternoon contest. Wausau East (3-5, 2-4 GNC) defeated the Thunderbirds (5-3, 3-3 GNC) 24-10 in a Great Northern Conference game at Thom Field in Wausau. The loss ended any hopes Lakeland had at sharing the GNC title.
T-Bird boys’ soccer clinches share of conference title
Thunderbirds win eighth straight game
One of the goals for the Lakeland boys’ soccer team is a conference championship. They earned at least a share of it following their latest win. The Thunderbirds beat Medford 8-0 in 79 minutes on the road on Thursday.
Lakeland volleyball drops match to Rib Lake
Lady Thunderbirds finish third at GNC tourney
It was a tale of two days for the Lakeland Union High School volleyball team as the T-Birds got swept against a top Division 5 team before ultimately taking third place at the inaugural Great Northern Conference tournament on Saturday.
Lakeland’s Sierra Wallace falls to No. 1 seed at sectional meet
Before the season ended, one Thunderbird from Lakeland’s girls’ tennis team got to play against some top competition. Lakeland’s Sierra Wallace took part in a WIAA Division 2 sectional meet at the John & Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center in Eau Claire on Thursday. Wallace fell to Amery’s Faith Halverson, the top seed on the other side of the No. 1 singles draw, 6-1, 6-0.
Short-handed LUHS boys’ cross country team finishes runner-up
Lakeland’s Emerson Rubo closes gap on Lindsay Kahn
Down a couple of key runners, the Lakeland cross country team still put forth solid individual and team performances on Saturday. The Lakeland boys finished second out of nine qualifying teams with 56 points at the Hatchet Invite at Tomahawk High School. Lakeland’s Emerson Rubo and Addison Eggen both finished in the top five of the girls’ race once again.
Sierra Wallace punches ticket to sectional meet
Lady T-Bird tennis gains valuable match experience
The theme of the day was experience. The Lakeland girls’ tennis team got plenty of it with one Thunderbird advancing to the next round. The Thunderbirds finished fifth out of eight teams in a WIAA Division 2 subsectional meet Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the John & Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center in Eau Claire. Lakeland’s Sierra Wallace won her No. 1 singles match that moved her on to yesterday’s sectional meet.
Complementary football leads Thunderbirds to fifth win of the season
Lakeland football plays tomorrow at Wausau East, noon
All three phases came together to help the Thunderbird football team snap its brief two-game losing streak last week. Lakeland beat Antigo 21-7 in a Great Northern Conference game on Friday, Oct. 3 in Antigo.
One step closer
Lakeland boys’ soccer improves to 9-0 in conference play
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team got back to full strength and inched closer to a conference title on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds beat Mosinee 6-0 at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua. Lakeland scored twice in the first half and four times in the second half.
Lakeland volleyball overwhelmed by Mosinee
Lady Thunderbirds the No. 2 seed going into tomorrow’s conference tournament
The Lakeland volleyball team couldn’t find any momentum against the top-ranked team in Division 2. Mosinee (7-0 GNC) beat the Thunderbirds (5-2 GNC) 3-0 (25-8, 25-15, 25-19) on Tuesday in Minocqua. The win gave Mosinee the No. 1 seed heading into tomorrow’s Great Northern Conference tournament in Eagle River.
Personal records aplenty for Lakeland cross country team
LUHS boys win Northland Pines Invite
Lakeland cross country found team and individual success when they made the trip to Eagle River on Tuesday. The Lakeland boys won the Northland Pines Invite with 32 points. They took first out of 10 qualified teams. Lakeland’s Emerson Rubo and Addison Eggen both placed in the top five of the girls’ race. There were many personal records (PR) throughout the race.
Lady Thunderbirds best Bluejays for bounce-back win
LUHS volleyball (5-1 GNC) hosts Mosinee (6-0 GNC) tonight on Senior Night
A rotation change sparked the Lakeland Union High School volleyball team to victory, setting them up for a conference showdown tonight in Minocqua. The Thunderbirds beat Merrill 3-1 (25-14, 17-25, 25-19, 25-15) on Thursday in Merrill. It was the inaugural matchup between the two teams as Great Northern Conference foes.
Taking care of business
Lakeland girls’ swim wins big in Antigo
The Lakeland girls’ swim team used its depth to win another Great Northern Conference dual meet on Thursday. The Thunderbirds beat Antigo 118-29 in Antigo.
Mercer volleyball team finding its way
Tigers 3-3 in Northern Lights Conference play following win over Lac Courte Oreilles
The Mercer High School volleyball team continued to progress through its season, playing some tight matches against conference opponents.
Injury-riddled Thunderbirds run out of steam in second half
Lakeland back in action tonight at Antigo, 7 p.m.
An ever-growing list of injuries hindered the Lakeland football team’s ability to keep up with Merrill in the second half of last Friday night’s game. Merrill (4-2, 3-1 GNC) beat the Thunderbirds (4-2, 2-2 GNC) 34-14 on Friday, Sept. 26 in Minocqua. The loss was Lakeland’s first at home and second in a row.
Bench depth helps T-Bird boys’ soccer keep win streak going
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team stayed unbeaten with both a non-conference and conference win for their sixth straight victory overall. The Thunderbirds beat non-conference Washburn 1-0 on the road on Saturday. Playing Rhinelander on Tuesday, Lakeland won its eighth Great Northern Conference game by a score of 4-1 in Minocqua.
Antigo surprises Lakeland volleyball with five-set win
Lady Thunderbirds finish second at Marshfield Columbus Invite
The Lakeland Union High School volleyball team experienced the highs and the lows in two different volleyball events. The Thunderbirds went 3-2 and finished in second place in a non-conference invite Saturday at Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield. Lakeland then dropped its first Great Northern Conference match, falling 2-3 to Antigo (23-25, 22-25, 25-16, 25-12, 11-15) at Antigo on Tuesday.
Conference and sectional sneak peek
Lakeland cross country boys, Charlie Ernst win Merrill Invite
The Great Northern Conference looks a little different this year with the addition of Merrill. The Lakeland cross country team got a little conference preview on Saturday. The Lakeland boys won the Merrill Invite on Saturday at Merrill High School. They took first out of six qualified teams with 22 points. Lakeland’s Emerson Rubo and Addison Eggen both finished in the top three in the girls’ race.
Going to the postseason with momentum
Lady T-Bird tennis wins final two duals
The Lakeland girls’ tennis team got two final tune-ups before subsectionals next week, winning its first non-conference matches of the season. The Thunderbirds first beat non-conference Ironwood, Mich. 6-1 on Monday. Lakeland then beat non-conference Ashland 7-0 on Tuesday. Both matches took place in Minocqua.
Lakeland boys’ soccer team keeps rolling
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team showed no signs of slowing down in their latest victory on Thursday. The Thunderbirds beat Antigo 8-0 at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua. Lakeland is 7-0 through its first seven games in Great Northern Conference play for the first time since 2021.
LUHS girls’ tennis team places fifth at conference tournament
Four T-Birds awarded all-conference honors
The previously two-time defending conference champion Thunderbirds looked to put forth their best showing at the conference tournament last week.
Back on track
Lady Thunderbirds win all 11 events in the pool
After falling to Rhinelander in their last dual, the Lakeland girls’ swim team responded in a big way. The Thunderbirds won all 11 events and beat Ladysmith Co-op 118-37 on Thursday in Minocqua.
Emerson Rubo wins Three Lakes Invite
Lakeland boys’ cross country team finishes runner-up
Down a couple of key runners, Lakeland cross country still showed positive results and even had an individual winner. Lakeland’s Emerson Rubo won the girls’ race in the Three Lakes Invite Thursday at Big Stone Golf Course. The T-Bird boys took second out of 10 qualified teams with 60 points.
Finding a way together
Lady T-Bird volleyball (4-0) off to its best start in the Great Northern Conference era
With eight combined sets and many points, the Lakeland Union High School volleyball team was tested against two teams in two days. They passed the test and made some team history along the way. The Thunderbirds beat Wausau West 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 22-25, 25-20) in a non-conference match on Monday in Wausau. Lakeland then defeated Tomahawk 3-1 (25-20, 25-19, 18-25, 25-22) in a GNC clash on Tuesday in Minocqua.
Still unbeaten
T-Bird boys’ soccer collects two more conference wins
Six-for-six. The Lakeland boys’ soccer team wrapped up the first half of Great Northern Conference play with an undefeated record. The Thunderbirds first beat Merrill 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 19 in Merrill. Then, Lakeland defeated Northland Pines 6-1 on Tuesday in Minocqua.
Looking to bounce back
Thunderbirds and Bluejays looking to gain edge in conference standings tonight, 7 p.m.
The Lakeland football team won four straight games to begin its season. The Thunderbirds are looking to respond after taking their first loss of the season last week. The Thunderbirds (4-1, 2-1 GNC) play host to the Merrill Bluejays (3-2, 2-1 GNC) tonight in Minocqua. Lakeland is looking to separate themselves from a pack of 2-1 teams, one of them Merrill.
Lakeland cross country earns medals at Smiley
Coming off of their home invite featuring a small number of teams, the Thunderbirds put their speed to the test in a larger field last weekend. The Lakeland boys’ cross country team finished 11th out of 23 qualified teams with 303 points in the Division 1 Bill Smiley Invite Saturday at Wausau East High School. Among small Division 1 schools, the Lakeland boys had the fifth-best team score.
LUHS girls’ tennis falls to Pacelli
In their final tune-up before the Great Northern Conference tournament, the Thunderbirds struggled to find wins against Pacelli. The Cardinals beat the Lakeland girls’ tennis team 6-1 on Tuesday in Minocqua.
Medford muscles its way to victory
T-Bird football loses its first game of the season
Injuries, missed opportunities and a road game were too much for the Lakeland football team to overcome in a rare Thursday night game. Medford (2-3, 2-1 GNC) beat the Thunderbirds (4-1, 2-1 GNC) 20-18 at Raider Field. The Raiders have won nine straight games over the Thunderbirds dating back to 2018.
Hodags humble Lakeland girls’ swim
A tough test awaited the Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team on Thursday. Even in defeat, they still saw some positive results and personal bests. Rhinelander defeated the Thunderbirds 121-49 at the Heck Family Community Pool in Rhinelander.
LUHS girls’ tennis drops dual to Rhinelander
The Lady T-Bird girls’ tennis team looked to translate their hitting from practice to the match against Rhinelander on Thursday. The Hodags beat the Thunderbirds 5-2 in Rhinelander. The Hodags beat the Thunderbirds 5-2 in Rhinelander.
LUHS boys’ soccer remains perfect in conference play
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team played its inaugural Great Northern Conference game against the Merrill Bluejays in a matchup of undefeated conference teams on Friday night. The Thunderbirds (5-0 GNC) used three second half goals to beat the Bluejays (3-1 GNC) 3-0. Lakeland got goals from Marshall Holmquist, Oren Slemmons and Michael Melka.
Lakeland cross country teams gain experience at Smiley Invite
The Lakeland cross country teams got a chance to see a variety of different teams and runners with the Smiley Invite on Saturday in Wausau. The Lakeland boys finished 11th out of 23 qualified teams with 303 points in the Division 1 race. Emerson Rubo and Addison Eggen both finished in the top 35 in the girls’ race.
Marquee victory
T-Bird football tops Mosinee for the first time since 2008
Movie-goers flocked to the theater to see “The Dark Knight.” The New York Giants ended the New England Patriots’ quest for a perfect 19-0 season. Both of these things took place in 2008, the last time Lakeland football had beaten Mosinee. Then last Friday night happened.
Road win over rival keeps momentum moving forward
Lady T-Bird volleyball begins conference play 3-0 for the first time since 2011
Lakeland volleyball went through the ups and downs, including an injury, before ultimately achieving a win over Rhinelander on the road. The Thunderbirds beat the Hodags 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-11) on Tuesday night. It was Lakeland’s second win over the Hodags in less than a week.
Learning from experience
LUHS girls’ tennis goes winless at Wausau West Invite, beats Antigo
The Lakeland girls’ tennis team got its first taste of non-conference matches before returning home for a Great Northern Conference victory. The Thunderbirds dropped all five of their matches at the Wausau West Invite Friday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 13. Lakeland then beat Antigo 6-1 on Tuesday in Minocqua.
Defenders of the net
Washburn Castle Guards hand Mercer volleyball its first conference loss in seven years
The Mercer High School volleyball team has gone through the ups and downs under new coach Alaina Syverson, including its first two conference matches.
Lady T-Bird girls’ swim stays undefeated by slimmest of margins
Sometimes, a swimmer can win an event by just out-touching their opponent. For the Lakeland girls’ swim team, they needed the final event to stay undefeated in conference play. The Thunderbirds traveled to Medford for a Great Northern Conference double dual on Thursday. Lakeland beat Merrill 103-64 and Medford 86-84. It was Lakeland’s first conference win over the Raiders since Oct. 15, 2020.
Home spectacle
Lakeland boys’ cross country team, Emerson Rubo win Ted Voigt Invite
Many Thunderbirds saw positive results when the Lakeland cross country team hosted its annual home invite. The Lakeland boys finished first out of three qualified teams with 17 points at the Ted Voigt Invite at Minocqua Winter Park on Thursday. The Lakeland girls didn’t qualify for a team score but had the top two individuals.
Road warriors
Lakeland boys’ soccer wins fourth straight road game to open season
In a matchup of undefeated Great Northern Conference teams, the Thunderbirds set the tone early on to get another road win. The Lakeland boys’ soccer team beat Mosinee 4-1 on Thursday in Mosinee. The first four T-Bird games had all been on the road with Lakeland winning all four.
Moment to shine
Joey Jurries brings home four medals, one gold, following world championships
Joey Jurries set out to an international swimming meet to represent the United States of America, the Northwoods and so much more. He brought back more than just medals.
Wergin race team wins BMX state championships
BMX means a lot to JJ Wergin and his family. When the BMX state championships came to Rhinelander, they were very excited and brought home several state titles. The Wergin race team of Hazelhurst includes manager JJ and his kids James, Jayce and Jackson Wergin. In addition, two other members of the Wergin race team had some top results.
LUHS volleyball wins two in Prentice
The Lakeland volleyball team showed no signs of slowing down with two wins on Thursday. The Thunderbirds beat Prentice 2-0 (25-17, 25-17) and Rhinelander 2-0 (25-14, 25-9) in a non-conference triangular in Prentice.
Lakeland football wins wild one over rivals
Thunderbirds take on Mosinee tonight in Minocqua, 7 p.m.
Turnovers, defensive touchdowns, controversial calls — the 2025 Axe Game had it all as Lakeland improved its record to 3-0. The Thunderbirds beat the Hodags 43-32 on Friday, Sept. 5 at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander.
Sweet sweep
Lady T-Birds move to 2-0 in conference play following sweep of Medford
Momentum can be a powerful ally in sports. The Lakeland volleyball team won three out of four matches at a Saturday invite before stunning Medford with a sweep.
Twice the fun
LUHS girls’ tennis wins back-to-back conference duals
Two wins in two days gave the Lakeland girls’ tennis team momentum heading into the weekend. First, the Thunderbirds finished their match against Merrill on Monday, winning 5-2. Then, Lakeland beat Marshfield Columbus 7-0 in a road match on Tuesday.
Lakeland girls’ swim finishes runner-up in Wisconsin Rapids
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team got to test its speed against new faces in an invite last weekend. “We had a tough week,” coach Tierney Edwards said. “It was the first week back to school, and we had a meet on Thursday. The girls were tired and sore, but they didn’t let that stop them from showing up and racing. I think some of them were pleasantly surprised with some of their times.”
A dominant showing
Lakeland girls’ swim wins every event of conference double dual
A dominating performance by the Thunderbirds saw them win every single event in the pool in the Great Northern Conference opener. The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team hosted a double dual on Thursday. They beat Tomahawk 122-41 and Mosinee 132-32.
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