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Season review: Lakeland cross country showed program-wide success

Lakeland cross country had many team and individual accolades throughout the season. The Thunderbird boys brought home a Great Northern Conference and sectional title, qualifying to state for the third time in four years. The Lakeland girls didn’t have enough runners to form a team but saw standout performances throughout the season from freshmen Emerson Rubo and Addison Eggen.

Season review: Lady T-Bird volleyball made team history

The Lakeland Union High School volleyball team had a historic season. From the regular season to conference to the postseason, the Thunderbirds took flight and succeeded.

Shorthanded Mercer girls’ basketball team drops opener to Northland Pines

Down a player, the Mercer girls’ basketball team couldn’t keep up with Northland Pines in a season-opening 54-5 loss to the Eagles Thursday in Eagle River.

Season preview: LUHS girls’ basketball enters a new era

Things look a little different for the Lakeland girls’ basketball team with a new coach and plenty of new faces. One thing has remained the same — a positive group of girls.

Season preview: All hands on deck for Lakeland boys’ hockey

The Lakeland boys’ hockey team has finished in the top three of the Great Northern Conference standings each of the last six seasons. It’ll take everyone on the team to extend that streak.

LUHS boys’ basketball battling through early adversity

There’s more opportunity for student-athletes to make an impact inside the Lakeland boys’ basketball program as tryouts started on Monday. Injuries have already taken its toll on the Thunderbirds.

Running it back

The Lakeland boys’ swim team has a familiar look to it this season. Amie Rein is back as head coach of the Thunderbirds. She is feeling more comfortable in her second year at the helm of the program. The first day of practice took place Monday at the Lakeland Union High School pool.

Adam Bremer remains head coach of Lakeland boys’ wrestling team

Entering his 23rd season within the Lakeland boys’ wrestling program, Adam Bremer continues to find enjoyment in the sport.

Jacob Merrill begins tenure as new LUHS girls’ wrestling coach

Over the last several years, the Lakeland girls’ wrestling team has grown and grown. They have their own coach this year. Jacob Merrill is the new head coach of the girls’ wrestling team. He’s taking over for Adam Bremer, who’s solely focusing on the boys’ wrestling team.

Lakeland girls’ swim team turns in 12th-place performance at state

Five Lakeland Union High School swimmers helped the Thunderbirds to their best finish as a team at state in five years. The Thunderbirds finished 12th out of 33 teams with 64 points at the WIAA Division 2 state meet Friday in Waukesha. It’s Lakeland’s best team finish since they took ninth in 2020. Additionally, Lakeland has had a better team finish at state every year since 2022. Last year, Lakeland finished in 17th place.

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