Perfect start to the season
Lady Thunderbirds win first four matches
Opening up against a conference opponent, the Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) girls’ tennis team took care of business and won their season, home and conference opener on Thursday.
Sixth-place finish opens season for Lakeland girls’ swim
The Lakeland girls’ swim team opened their season with an outdoor relay meet in Merrill on Thursday. Many Thunderbirds made their high school debuts.
Season preview: LUHS boys’ soccer taking advantage of depth
History was made last season when the Lakeland boys’ soccer team made it all the way to the sectional final game. They feel they have the depth to contend among the Great Northern Conference’s (GNC) best again.
Lyons roars in Minocqua
Marquette University amateur uses late surge to win Wisconsin State Open
It was anyone’s game in the final round of the Wisconsin State Open. In the end, one golfer came out victorious.
Mikey makes his mark
Lakeland Times intern Mikey Rottier unofficially throws 87 mile per hour (MPH) pitch
Lakeland Times intern Mikey Rottier has been doing a lot more than writing stories. He claimed he could throw a baseball up to 75 miles per hour (MPH).
Season preview: Thunderbirds vying for top spots in GNC
Returning all-Great Northern Conference (GNC) runners and a boys team that made it to state last year give the Lakeland cross country teams plenty to be excited for this season.
Local golfers miss the Wisconsin State Open cut at Minocqua Country Club
After 36 holes, the Wisconsin State Open was trimmed to 61 players. Four local golfers found themselves on the outside looking in.
A lifelong connection
Dragon Riders overcome adversity, finish strong at Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival
It takes an entire team to have success in Dragon Boat. For a mother and her son, it’s also become something they’ve bonded over together. The Minocqua youth Dragon Boat team, known as the Dragon Riders, competed at the Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival this past weekend.
Season preview: Thunderbirds reloading for another playoff run
The Lakeland football team graduated a number of all-conference players this spring. However, they’re looking to get back to the playoffs yet again in 2024.
Snowhawks top WPS Local 420
Season finale next week against Dazzle’s Demons
Coach Jeff Smith had to call on some extra reinforcements as the Snowhawks remained undefeated on the season. The Snowhawks defeated WPS Local 420 19-13 on Monday night.
Season preview: The ‘stars have aligned’ for LUHS girls’ tennis team
Experience, leadership, returning all-conference talent, new courts — the 2024 Lakeland girls’ tennis team has it all in what they’re calling a “dream” season.
Season preview: Lakeland girls’ swim younger in 2024
Numbers have steadily increased for Lakeland girls’ swim as they continue to rebuild their program. Led by a state-qualifying swimmer, they’re hoping to climb up the Great Northern Conference (GNC) standings.
Packers preview: Green and Gold poised for breakout season
There’s something about the Green Bay Packers this year. I think there’s potential for a huge season for the Green and Gold in 2024-25.
Wisconsin’s best golfers coming to Minocqua
Minocqua Country Club hosts 2024 Wisconsin State Open next week
The Wisconsin State Open showcases some of the best golfers in the state each year. It’s coming to the Northwoods’ backyard this year.
Record-setting performance
Wake My Day! wins Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival
A loss by the slimmest of margins gave the boat Wake My Day! motivation when they set a new course record in Bemidji two weeks ago.
Snowhawks win eighth game of the summer
Rain has thwarted a couple of snowshoe baseball games this season. On Monday, the Snowhawks returned to Snowshoe Park with a dominant win.
New courts, new season
Lakeland girls’ tennis team gets season underway
There was a buzz in the air as the Lakeland girls’ tennis team met up for the first day of practice on Tuesday morning.
Thunderbirds conclude summer in Rhinelander
The Lakeland 14U softball team split two games on Sunday to wrap up their summer at a tournament in Rhinelander last weekend.
Curling comes to Rhinelander
Men’s team took on La Crosse in playdown with Nationals at stake
Sports such as hockey and basketball are popular in the wintertime. One sport that has grown in Rhinelander is that of curling. It all started with a Learn2Curl event.
Lakeland 14U softball team falls twice
Windy and chilly conditions met the Lakeland 14U softball team as they played their first two games of a tournament in Rhinelander on Saturday.
Back to the basics
Lakeland football opens season with first day of practice
Football returned to the Northwoods with the first day of practice for the Lakeland Thunderbirds.
Trout Lake Golf Club celebrated 100 years last month
Last month, Trout Lake Golf Club celebrated 100 years. They’re still working on improving the golf course a century later.
Season review: Lakeland track and field teams went above and beyond
Owen Clark finished Lakeland career a state champion
The Lakeland track and field teams had another strong season that produced conference champions, state qualifiers and one who topped the podium in La Crosse.
Season review: Lakeland golf brought home state championship
First place equals a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Lakeland golf team brought home their own golden trophy with a state championship earlier this summer.
Season review: T-Bird boys’ tennis posted program’s best conference finish in nine years
The Lakeland boys’ tennis team’s experience paid off this year with a top finish in the conference standings and a trip to state for their top singles player.
Season review: LUHS baseball put together their best conference record since 2017
The Lakeland baseball team rebounded after a slow start to the season. They ended up having their most wins in Great Northern Conference (GNC) play in seven years.
Snowhawks get by Black Bear Bar to remain unbeaten
After a rainout the week before, the Snowhawks found themselves in a tight game on Monday night. The Snowhawks beat Black Bear Bar 9-7 at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Two losses end Minocqua 89ers’ season
The Minocqua Post 89 Legion baseball team saw their season come to an end following last weekend’s Class AA Region 2 Tournament.
Season review: LUHS girls’ soccer rose to the challenge with conference and regional titles
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team defied expectations once again to become conference and regional champions.
Season review: Lady Thunderbirds made Great Northern Conference program history
Perfect games, playoff wins and extra-inning home runs were just part of the fun for one of the best Lakeland softball seasons in their program’s history within the Great Northern Conference.
Summer league champions
Lakeland girls’ basketball beats Stevens Point, Wittenberg-Birnamwood
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team concluded their summer with the Ultimate Team Camps (UTC) Girls’ Basketball Tuesday Varsity League championship last week.
Thunderbirds top Tomahawk in high-scoring finale
Lakeland 12U baseball team slugs two homers, scores 19 runs
A high-scoring baseball game that combined for 34 runs and three homers turned into a summer finale win for the Lakeland 12U team.
Marathon wins nine-inning game over Minocqua 89ers
The Minocqua Post 89 Legion baseball team dug themselves an early hole last week in Marathon. It turned into a blowout loss.
Lakeland 12U baseball team wins championship
A championship weekend capped off the summer tournament schedule for the Lakeland 12U baseball team.
Northwoods Fastpitch softball wins Tomahawk tournament for second straight year
The Northwoods Fastpitch softball team came together once again in Tomahawk where they won the 18U championship for the second year in a row.
Bella Batiste’s walk-off hit lifts Lakeland over Marshfield
Thunderbird 14U softball goes 2-3 at Rod Timm Memorial tournament
A wild, walk-off win highlighted the Lakeland 14U softball team’s time in Tomahawk last weekend.
Thunderbirds take tournament title in Antigo
Lakeland 12U baseball team beats Chippewa Falls 15-5 in championship game
The Lakeland 12U baseball team won four games over the course of three days to win a tournament in Antigo over the weekend.
Lakeland 12U softball team gains experience after Tomahawk tournament
The Lakeland 12U softball team learned a lot and gained experience after playing a tournament in Tomahawk this weekend.
Minocqua 89ers win consecutive home games
The Legion Post 89 baseball team returned to the win column with back-to-back home victories.
Two thrilling wins wrap up summer league play
Lakeland boys’ basketball goes 5-5 in Wausau West Tuesday Night League
Two thrilling, come-from-behind wins put a bow on the summer for the Lakeland boys’ basketball team at the Tuesday Night League in Wausau.
No doubt about it
Snowhawks win fifth game of the summer
It’s been the summer of the Snowhawks as Lake Tomahawk’s snowshoe baseball team won big again.
Tomahawk 14U softball plays complete game, beats Lakeland in championship game
The Lakeland 14U softball team had a tough time slowing down the bats of Tomahawk in a championship game on Wednesday.
Lakeland falls to Crandon in Babe Ruth Senior League finale
After the final game of the season, coach Matt Karch’s message to the kids was “improvement.” That’s the goal for the Lakeland Northwoods Babe Ruth Senior League baseball team this offseason.
JJ Redick has lots to learn
Employers usually like to see a resume before hiring someone for a job. JJ Redick didn’t have any coaching experience. He still got the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching position. I have some thoughts on that.
Lakeland 14U softball team advances to championship game
A slow start didn’t deter the Lakeland 14U softball team from coming back to win a playoff game against Crandon.
Errors, missed opportunities cost 89ers in home loss
Another baseball game between the Minocqua Post 89 Legion team and the Tomahawk Post 93 Legion team came down to the final innings.
Snowhawks cruise to victory
The Snowhawks led wire-to-wire and beat Lake Tom Tap House 21-13 in seven innings.
Home run sparks 89ers in win over Eagle River
The Minocqua Post 89 Legion baseball team got back on track and won their second game of the summer sandwiched between two losses.
Playoff run comes to an end
Tomahawk defeats Lakeland 12U softball
The Lakeland 12U softball team couldn’t dig themselves out of an early-hole deficit in a playoff loss to Tomahawk on Thursday.
Thunderbirds taking the positive in loss to Eagle River
A lopsided first inning got the Thunderbirds out to a bad start. They improved as the game went on in a loss to Eagle River on Thursday.