Snowhawk Cole Punches in the process of recovery
Lake Tomahawk native Cole Punches suffered a stroke Wednesday, Aug. 12, due to a blood clot in his brain. He is being treated at UW-Health in Madison. The good news is Punches is cognitive, communicative and can eat and drink, according to a person close to the Punches family.
Lady T-Birds victorious in season opener
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ tennis team got its season off to a positive start with a 5-2 win over non-conference Wausau East Monday at the LUHS tennis courts in Minocqua. With new Thunderbirds in different spots of the lineup, and several players making their varsity debuts, Lakeland couldn’t have asked for a better start.
A full team: Lakeland cross country girls have six on the roster
Lakeland Union High School cross country opened its season on Monday with strong numbers. Last year, the Lakeland boys had plenty of runners that helped them win Great Northern Conference and sectional titles. However, there were just two girls — sophomores Addison Eggen and Emerson Rubo — that came out for the team.
Lakeland volleyball begins season with series of tryouts
Lakeland Union High School volleyball made it to a regional final playoff game for the first time in years last fall. They’re looking to build on that momentum as they replace key players.
T-Bird boys’ soccer team replacing key pieces
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team had several varsity spots to fill when tryouts took place earlier this week. The Thunderbirds held tryouts during the first day of the season Monday at the LUHS grass field. Lakeland boys’ soccer coach Ihor Myshchyshyn said student-athletes were being evaluated not just on physical skills, but on the mental aspect of the game.
Season preview: Lady T-Bird swim poised for more
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team has the pieces to have a strong season. The Thunderbirds ascended to second place in the Great Northern Conference a year ago. They’re poised to be strong yet again with returning state swimmers and new talent ready to make their debut.
Season preview: Lakeland girls’ tennis team deep and experienced
Veteran teams often feature players that have competed at the highest level. The Lakeland Union High School girls’ tennis team is hoping that experience pays dividends in 2026. The Thunderbirds return virtually their entire team from last season. In addition, other student-athletes have stepped up, giving Lakeland options and depth.
Paige time and McBuckets: My first-ever WNBA experience
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has picked up a lot of momentum over the past few seasons. Last week, I decided to see a game in person for the first time ever. It did not disappoint.
Black Bear Bar comeback results in extra-inning win
The first extra-inning game of the snowshoe baseball season had no shortage of drama Monday night. Black Bear Bar came back and beat the Snowhawks 15-13 in 11 innings at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Running it back
Lakeland girls’ tennis returns everyone from last year
Even though the Lakeland Union High School girls’ tennis team returns all its varsity players from last season, competition remains as high as ever. The Thunderbirds opened up their season Monday morning at the LUHS tennis courts. About 30 student-athletes signed up to play tennis this fall.
Lakeland girls’ swim team keeping its momentum
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team has been on the rise over the last half decade. They bring back the majority of their swimmers from last season while adding to the overall team depth.
Eric Hagge going strong almost half a century later
Hazelhurst native Eric Hagge has been playing in the Minocqua Men’s Softball League for almost half a century and is still going strong. This is Hagge’s 47th year in the Minocqua Men’s Softball League, which plays Thursday nights in the summer.
Packer preview: Stay healthy, win games
It seems like it’s the same story every year. The Green Bay Packers have championship aspirations before falling short. Question is — can they finally reach the big game?
Return to football: Lakeland competitive on day one
The Lakeland Union High School football team got a lot of reps in on offense, defense and special teams to kick off the 2026 season. The first practice of the season took place Tuesday at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua. Lakeland picked up right where they left off from Pride Camp back in late July.
Snowhawks win fourth game of the summer
The Snowhawks got out to a big lead and beat Pukall Lumber Studs 21-10 Monday night at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Staying north: Aidan Bauers commits to play football at Northern Michigan
One of Lakeland’s top lineman is going to be playing college football in Marquette, Mich. next fall. Aidan Bauers, a senior at Lakeland Union High School, committed to play football at Northern Michigan University June 29.
Local legend: Saylor Timmerman helping out next generation of softball players
A softball camp took place late last month that featured coaching and instruction from one of Lakeland’s all-time greats. Lakeland Union High School softball and current University of Arkansas student-athlete Saylor Timmerman hosted a pitching clinic July 22 at Lenz Field in Minocqua. LUHS softball coach Whitney Furtak, also one of the instructors, helped put the camp together.
Season review: LUHS golf conference champs again
The Lakeland Union High School golf team’s 2026 season featured team and individual success.
Saying goodbye to one of my favorite athletes
Over the course of my life, I’ve seen some of my favorite professional and collegiate athletes go from one team to the next. One particular trade in June really disappointed me.
Dazzle’s Demons upend Snowhawks
Dazzle’s Demons packed a punch and handed the Snowhawks just their second loss of the summer.
Season review: Lady T-Bird soccer season one to celebrate
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ soccer team had a season full of highlights, top players and wild finishes, all culminating in Great Northern Conference and regional titles. The Thunderbirds went 18-2-0 overall, 12-0-0-0 in the GNC. They scored 63 goals while giving up 12. Lakeland got off to one of its best starts in program history, starting the season a perfect 16-0-0.
On top of the podium: Vivian Yelton wins national championship
Sophia Yelton runner-up
The Lakeland Figure Skating Club had a strong showing at the Excel National Festival and Final, including a national champion. The Excel National Festival and Final took place July 15 through 19 at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood, Mass. Five girls represented Lakeland in Paisley and Sophia Metzger, Sophia and Vivian Yelton and Abby Zimmerman.
Two tournament titles cap summer
Lakeland 12U, 14U youth baseball teams win in Antigo
The Lakeland 12U and 14U youth baseball teams ended the summer in the best way possible. Both the Lakeland 12U and 14U teams won its respective divisions in the Antigo Dugout Club Tournament Saturday, July 18 through Sunday, July 19.
Tough test: Matt Haggart gets first Wisconsin state amateur experience
Matt Haggart got a taste of just how difficult a golf course can be in his first Wisconsin state amateur. Haggart, Lakeland Union High School Class of 2024 alumnus, took part in the 125th Wisconsin Amateur Championship Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23 at West Bend Country Club. Haggart missed the cut following the first two rounds with a 168 (92-76).
LUHS girls’ basketball growing as a team
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ basketball team is using summer league play as a way to grow and get stronger as a team. The Thunderbirds played two games in the D.C. Everest varsity league on Tuesday, July 21. Lakeland beat Crandon 39-22 and fell to Marshfield Columbus 29-19.
Snowhawks win low-scoring game over Zimmy’s All-Stars
The Snowhawks got a little revenge Monday against a team that beat them last year, defeating Zimmy’s All-Stars 12-6 at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Minocqua 89ers drop final game of the summer
Minocqua won’t play in the Legion tournament this weekend
It was an all too familiar story for the Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team in its final game of the season Monday. Rhinelander beat the 89ers 11-4 at Stafford Field in Rhinelander.
On repeat: Lakeland 14U softball team runner-up to Marshfield again
For a second straight year, the Lakeland 14U softball team took second place at the Rod Timm Memorial Girls’ Fast Pitch Tournament in Tomahawk. Lakeland went 3-1 in a tournament that took place Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19. Lakeland beat Mosinee 10-8 on Friday, July 17 before beating Wausau 12-6 on Saturday, July 18. Both of those games took place in pool play. In the semifinals, Lakeland beat Rhinelander 12-0 before falling to Marshfield, 12-0, in the championship game.
Lakeland 12U softball team gains ‘great experience’
Lakeland 12U softball put together a tournament team for the Rod Timm Memorial Girls’ Fast Pitch Tournament in Tomahawk last weekend.
Walk-off bunt caps comeback
Lakeland 14U softball team rallies from five runs down to beat Hurley
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
Minocqua 89ers drop fifth game of the summer
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.
Crazy comeback falls short: Snowhawks walk off The Lakeland Times
I’ve been a part of The Lakeland Times snowshoe baseball team since 2019. Monday was by far the best and closest game we’ve given the hometown team. The Snowhawks beat the Times 18-17 at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Lakeland 14U softball team wins big over Laona
The Lakeland 14U youth softball team finally avoided the rain, playing Laona and winning 11-1 in five innings Friday, June 26 at Lenz Field in Minocqua.
Minocqua 89er Legion baseball drops home opener
The Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team dropped its home opener, 14-4, in six innings to Northwoods Monday in Minocqua. Northwoods, a team based out of Eagle River/Three Lakes, raced out to an 11-0 lead after three innings and never looked back.
Moving on: Matt Haggart ties for first, qualifies for Wisconsin Amateur Championship
For the first time in his career, Matt Haggart is going to the Wisconsin Amateur Championship. Haggart, a Lakeland Union High School Class of 2024 alumnus, tied for first with a 2-over 74 at a state amateur qualifier Wednesday at Trout Lake Golf Club in Arbor Vitae.
Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team loses road game
The Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team’s latest game featured a lot less runs in a road game Monday, June 22. The 89ers fell to Medford, 5-0, at Jaycee Field. Gabe Karch pitched a complete game for the 89ers, but Minocqua couldn’t get the bats going after scoring 19 runs one week earlier at Tomahawk.
Ironwood, Mich. tops Lakeland in Babe Ruth Prep League play
The Lakeland Babe Ruth Prep League team No. 2, coached by Justin Crass, fell 17-4 in five innings to Ironwood, Mich. at the Minocqua Park Complex Thursday. Ironwood got out to a hot start and led 12-0 after the first two innings.
Walk-off run opens 65th snowshoe baseball season
The 65th Lake Tomahawk snowshoe baseball season kicked off Monday with a walk-off win.
Lakeland 12U youth softball: Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic tops General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Both of Lakeland’s 12U youth softball teams played each other in a game Tuesday at Lenz Field in Minocqua. Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic beat General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) 16-7 in four innings.
Minocqua 89ers fall to Medford in Legion play
The Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team lost its latest game in Medford. Medford defeated the 89ers 5-0 Monday at Jaycee Field. Minocqua (1-1) tallied just five hits and no runs one week after scoring 19 runs. Medford starter Will Wojcik pitched six scoreless innings and got the win.
Lakeland comeback
Lakeland Babe Ruth Prep League team defeats Eagle River
Lakeland has two teams in the Babe Ruth Prep League. The one coached by Eric Kroening, Team Wireless, achieved a comeback win. The Thunderbirds beat Eagle River 9-8 Monday at the Minocqua Park Complex.
Walk-off win
Lakeland Babe Ruth Senior League team beats Eagle River
A walk-off win gave the Lakeland Babe Ruth Senior League team a lot to celebrate on Tuesday, June 16. The Thunderbirds defeated Eagle River 6-5 at the Minocqua Park Complex.
Season review: Lakeland baseball improved till the end
The Lakeland Union High School baseball team made progress from the start of the season to the end. The Thunderbirds compiled a 4-14 record and finished 2-12 in the Great Northern Conference to place eighth out of eight teams. Overall, they averaged 6.6 runs per game and allowed an average of 10.6 runs.
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