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131 schools use the "Lakers" mascot.
Most common states: Michigan (20), Minnesota (17), Wisconsin (11)
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The Lakers mascot might sound simple, but it has a cool history behind it. The term "Lakers" doesn't just refer to a lake or a person who likes lakes; it actually comes from large ships called "Lakers" that used to sail across the Great Lakes. These ships were a big deal back in the day, and the name stuck as a symbol of strength and navigation. In schools, the Lakers mascot is all about representing a community that's strong, resilient, and always on the move 🚀. It's used by 131 schools across the USA, and it's particularly popular in Alaska, where the spirit of adventure and exploration really resonates. So, if you're a Laker, you're part of a tradition that celebrates hard work and determination 🏆.
Hear how the Lakers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 20 programs flying the Lakers banner across Michigan. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Singh
Michigan Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Alaska. With 3 schools per million residents, the Lakers is part of daily conversations here.”
Riley Patel
Alaska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Lakers delivers the perfect location energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Kim
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
131 schools in our database use the Lakers mascot across 31 states.
The Lakers shows up most in Michigan (20), Minnesota (17), and Wisconsin (11). Ak also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Lakers as a Location mascot.
High School programs adopt the Lakers most often (67 schools). Elementary (31) and Other (20) also feature this mascot.