From shooting guard to second base
Benjamin Wilks, Sports Editor
April 24, 2014
Filed under Sports, Sports Features
Being a student-athlete means one must have balance; it is very similar to having two full-time jobs that are constantly conflicting. Being a student at Lakeland is not easy, and when there is the pressure to remain consistent at practices and games, it can be a little too much to handle; however, students...
Weber wins match against Lemierre’s syndrome
Joshua Meronek, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2013
Filed under Sports Features
Most collegiate athletes’ largest worries are money, schoolwork, and the opposite sex. Matt Weber is not your typical collegiate athlete, experiencing trials and tribulations before he ever had the chance to wrestle in college. It was through this crucible of life that his spirit was forged, molding...
Muskie basketball star Schwarz closes season in triumph
Leah Ulatowski, Copy Editor
February 21, 2013
Filed under Sports Features
The glossy court of the Woltzen Gymnasium shimmered under the lights which illuminated the true stars of the evening—the Lakeland men’s basketball team, adorned in their gold armor, battled valiantly against Rockford College on Jan. 19. It was number 21 who captured the most attention as he sunk...
Ward achieves 1,000 point career milestone
Amy Kumrow, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2013
Filed under Sports Features
Justin Ward, a junior business management major from Wisconsin Dells, believes in teamwork, and it was this team player attitude that helped him achieve a 1,000 point career milestone in a victory over Rockford College on Jan. 19, thus elevating him to a league only seen by 38 other players in all of...
MVP of the Issue: Senior softball player Brandon Rooker
Brandon Rooker, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2012
Filed under Sports Features
The Lakeland softball team is off to another good start at 14-10 under Coach Chad Buchman. Though there are many reasons why the team is so successful, a big one is the play and leadership of the team’s sole senior, left-fielder Leah Sheahan. Sheahan (as of print date) is hitting .359 with 1 home...
