Season review: T-Bird boys’ soccer made a run at state
From comeback wins to games in the mud, Lakeland boys’ soccer faced a lot of adversity on their way to having one of their best seasons.
Season preview: Lakeland boys’ basketball features a new team
Lakeland boys’ basketball has a different look to them this season. A new coach takes over the reigns of a program short on experience.
LUHS boys’ swim 2023-24 season canceled
The winter prep sports season is here. Lakeland’s boys’ and girls’ basketball, gymnastics, boys’ hockey, Nordic ski and wrestling seasons have all started. The one team that won’t be competing this winter is boys’ swim.
Season preview: Lady Thunderbirds poised for strong season
A trip to state highlighted a special season for Lakeland girls’ basketball last year. Though they lose their top player, they have more than enough to make another run in the playoffs.
Turnovers, foul trouble sink Mercer in season opener at Chequamegon
A competitive first half gave Mercer girls’ basketball a chance to win their season opener. Chequamegon used a strong start to the second half to pull away to victory.
Season review: Tiger volleyball won more titles in 2023
After losing a number of players from the year prior, Mercer volleyball thought the 2023 season would be a bit of a rebuilding year. The Tigers continued to find success on their way to another conference and regional title.
Tryouts highlight day one for LUHS boys’ basketball
Lakeland boys’ basketball started their season in two different spots. They worked on everything from conditioning to scoring to defense as tryouts began.
T-Bird wrestling building a foundation for the season
With a large number of athletes, and some new rules, the Lakeland wrestling team looked to set the foundation for the rest of the season.
Olivia Mickle sets two new records at state
Olivia Mickle is no stranger to big swim meets. She represented Lakeland at state, finishing with two personal bests and two new school records.
Lakeland boys’ hockey held tryouts for first week
A large number of players met up at Lakeland Ice Arena for the first week of boys’ hockey practice last week. This year, the Thunderbirds will have a JV team.
Season preview: Mercer girls’ basketball enters new era
Becky Bettin takes over as coach of the Tigers
The Northern Lights Conference is just the start of the changes for the Mercer girls’ basketball team. They also have a new coach and new players who will have to step up.
Olivia Mickle back at the state meet
Division 2 state meet begins tonight at 5:30 p.m.
Olivia Mickle has shined throughout the swim season by breaking new records, finishing all-conference and advancing to state. She’s looking to go even faster at the WIAA Division 2 Girls’ State Swimming and Diving Championships.
Season preview: Lakeland bowling seeking trip to state
Now in the third year as an official team, the Lakeland bowling team is looking to improve upon their results from last year with the goal of making it to state.
Season review: Lakeland football got hot late to make the playoffs
A trip to the playoffs highlighted a Lakeland football season that saw another big win streak and a rivalry win.
LUHS girls’ basketball playing fast as season begins
The last time the Lakeland girls’ basketball team took the floor came in a state semifinal game in Green Bay. They returned to the court on Monday for the first day of practice.
Back to the basics
Lakeland gymnastics begins practice
The first day of gymnastics practice took place on Monday. Lakeland focused on getting back in a practice schedule and working on their floor routine.
A trip for two to state
Olivia Mickle, Saylor Timmerman punch their tickets to state swim meet
With the season coming down to one meet, the Lakeland girls’ swim team advanced two to state amidst many new personal bests (PBs).
Season review: Lakeland girls’ tennis made history
An undefeated regular season, a conference championship and a trip to state — Lakeland girls’ tennis did it all in 2023.
Season review: Lady Thunderbirds had program-best finish in GNC
Lakeland volleyball had a program-best six wins, fourth-place finish last year in the Great Northern Conference. The Thunderbirds improved upon those results for their best season in the GNC.
47 Thunderbirds make fall all-conference teams
The fall prep sports season has been filled with memorable games and individual performances. Many Thunderbirds were honored with postseason awards.
River Nicklaus carving his own path at St. Norbert football
River Nicklaus made a name for himself playing football and hockey at Lakeland Union High School. He’s now finding his way in college by playing football at St. Norbert.
November one of the best sports months
November is a great month. It has the holiday of Thanksgiving, and Christmas is just one month away. It also has one of the best sports schedules.
Thunderbirds fall one game short of state
A trip to state was in reach for Lakeland boys’ soccer. After a shutout win against a conference rival, the Thunderbirds fell short of their ultimate goal with a loss on Saturday.
Sixth-place state finish
Thunderbirds place sixth as a team, Owen Clark sixth individually
The cross country season finale took place at state on Saturday. The Lakeland boys’ cross country team finished in the top six with one final run by a highly decorated senior.
Frederic comes back to beat Mercer volleyball in sectional semifinal
A season that featured another conference and regional championship came to an end when the Mercer Tigers lost a home playoff game to Frederic on Thursday.
Saylor Timmerman commits to play softball at the University of Arkansas
Saylor Timmerman has dominated batters in the Northwoods. She’ll be looking to achieve similar success down south in a few years when she pitches in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Lakeland Pop Warner youth football team goes undefeated
Going undefeated in any season of any sport is no easy task. The Lakeland Pop Warner youth football team had a perfect season in 2023.
Thunderbirds gearing up towards state meet
Owen Clark seeking individual championship
Lakeland boys’ cross country has qualified to the state meet for the second straight year. The Thunderbirds will be challenged by other strong teams for the state title.
No luck needed
Mercer volleyball wins eighth straight regional championship
Eight in a row. Mercer volleyball continued their dominant streak of regional championships with a win over Luck on Saturday.
T-Bird boys’ cross country going back to state
Owen Clark wins individual sectional championship
Already winning conference, the Lakeland boys’ cross country team went into Saturday’ sectional meet as one of the favorites. They punched their ticket to state by becoming sectional champions.
Survive and advance
Yaroslav Myshchyshyn’s four goals lift LUHS boys’ soccer to regional title
A penalty kick shootout denied the Thunderbirds of a regional title last year. This time, Lakeland boys’ soccer stayed at home to win two games and become regional champions.
Panthers pack a punch
Lakeland volleyball’s season comes to an end in Oconto Falls
Lakeland volleyball had their eyes on an upset when they traveled to Oconto Falls for the second round of the playoffs on Thursday. Oconto Falls proved why they were the two-seed.
Sparta scores 43 unanswered to end Thunderbirds’ season
Lakeland football came into Friday’s playoff game with tons of momentum. Their win streak was halted against a Spartans team that lit up the scoreboard.
LUHS girls’ swim places fifth at GNC Meet
Having the smallest roster in the Great Northern Conference, the Lakeland girls’ swim team weren’t contenders for the conference title. However, they outscored three different teams at the GNC Meet on Friday night.
Tiger volleyball claims eighth straight regional championship
Tiger volleyball has had a history of conference and regional championships over the past five years. Already winning conference, Mercer won their eighth straight regional title on Saturday.
Lady Thunderbirds pick up playoff sweep over Eagles
Lakeland volleyball wins first playoff game in three years
Lakeland volleyball made history with their best finish in program history in the Great Northern Conference. They added to this season’s celebrations with their first playoff win in three years.
T-Bird football seeking first playoff win since 2008
Lakeland plays at Sparta tonight at 7 p.m.
It’s a brand new season for Lakeland football as playoffs begin tonight. They’re seeking their first playoff win since 2008.
Undefeated conference champs again
Mercer volleyball wins fifth straight title, first in Northern Lights Conference
Switching to the Northern Lights Conference didn’t stop the Mercer volleyball team from winning another conference title on their way to an undefeated weekend.
Friday night frights
Thunderbirds win Axe game for second year in a row
The stage was set for a rivalry game on a rainy night in Rhinelander on Friday the 13th. Lakeland football dominated the second half to retain the Northwoods Axe for the second straight season.
Finishing at state
Savannah Barton, Kristina Ouimette compete at girls’ tennis individual state tournament
Lakeland girls’ tennis has had a season to remember. Savannah Barton and Kristina Ouimette concluded the Thunderbirds’ historic season at the state tournament.
T-Bird boys’ cross country dominates, wins second straight conference title
Lakeland girls finish in third
There was a lot of hype for the Lakeland boys’ cross country team heading into Saturday’s championship meet. They ended up winning their second straight conference title.
Team win
T-Bird boys’ soccer beats Antigo to wrap up regular season
The final game of the regular season featured seven goals and a win for the Lakeland boys’ soccer team before playoffs start this week.
Down to the final swim
Lady Thunderbirds come up three points short in loss to Tomahawk
Lakeland girls’ swim concluded the regular season with a meet against Tomahawk that came down to the final event.
LUHS volleyball falls to Stratford in final regular season game
Lakeland plays Northland Pines tonight to open playoffs
Lakeland had one more final tune-up before playoffs. They traveled to Stratford to conclude the regular season.
Best GNC finish in program history
LUHS volleyball finishes 8-4, third in GNC standings
Sole possession of third place in the GNC was on the line for Lakeland volleyball when they hosted Medford on Senior Night. The Thunderbirds pulled through in five sets once again as they made a little history.
T-Bird girls’ swim improves times at Merrill
Lakeland girls’ swim traveled to Merrill for a meet as the Thunderbirds looked to continue to get faster as the GNC Meet approaches.
Lakeland football looking to win Axe for second straight year
The battle for the Northwoods Axe takes place tonight with a trip to Rhinelander. Already in the playoffs, Lakeland is seeking to better their seeding for the postseason.
Kingsford, Mich. gives LUHS boys’ soccer first home loss
With playoffs fast approaching, the Lakeland boys’ soccer team challenged themselves with a game against a team from Michigan.
Savannah Barton, Kristina Ouimette advance to state
Lakeland No. 1 doubles gets special qualifier to individual state tournament on Thursday
Lakeland girls’ tennis went into Wednesday’s sectional meet with a record seven girls competing in the event. In the end, No. 1 doubles Savannah Barton and Kristina Ouimette advanced to the state tournament.
Olivia Mickle breaks backstroke record
The last time the Lakeland girls’ swim team swam in a conference dual, they won their first meet in two years. The Thunderbirds had more to celebrate when Olivia Mickle broke a school record.