By David Paulsen Correspondent All that Olivia Leuck and Ali Zeman had to do was win their first match at the Badger sectional. If they did that, they would be guaranteed a trip to the WIAA State Individual Tennis Championships in Madison. Leuck and Zeman, the Burlington High School No. […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor As far as dominant performances go, the Burlington High School girls volleyball team delivered one Saturday at the Westosha Central Smash Tournament. The Demons went undefeated in pool play and in the gold bracket, winning the tournament title. “It was a solid performance all day,” […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor This year, following Burlington High School’s homecoming game Friday against Elkhorn, there were no fireworks. BHS coach Hans Block didn’t know why, but at that point, he really didn’t care. “I’m fine with that,” said Block after the Demons dismantled Elkhorn in a 44-19 victory. […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Burlington High School boys volleyball team came back down to Earth a little bit Saturday at the Shorewood Invite. Entering the tournament as the No. 2-ranked team in the state, the Demons went 2-2, dropping contests to the No. 1 and No. 3 ranked […]

By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After finishing third in the Janesville Craig regional Sept. 26, the Burlington High School girls golf team saw its season come to an end Monday at the Badger sectional. After taking second in the Southern Lakes Conference tournament one week earlier, the Demons put together […]

By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT A 1-0 win over Westosha Central Sept. 27 gave the Burlington High School boys soccer team a fifth-place finish in the Southern Lakes Conference Tournament, and elevated their overall place in the SLC to a tie for third with Lake Geneva Badger. Both Badger and […]

The Burlington High School girls volleyball team remained undefeated in Southern Lakes Conference action Tuesday night with a 25-10, 25-14, 25-9 win over Delavan-Darien. Ciara Capezio led BHS with 10 kills, while Kaysie Shebeneck and Leah Hofer added three kills each. Shebeneck had 17 assists and a team-high five digs. […]

By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Burlington High School’s No. 1 doubles team of Ali Zeman and Olivia Leuck advanced out of the Burlington sub-sectional Monday. The duo was scheduled to compete Wednesday at the Badger sectional. Results were not available before press deadline. “They started out a little slow in […]

By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Three times earlier this season, the Burlington High School girls cross country team trailed Kettle Moraine in various meets. On Saturday, the Demons turned that around when they hosted the Chocolate City Invite at St. Francis Retreat Center. Divine Savior Holy Angels won the girls […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Going into last week’s Southern Lakes Conference football game at Wilmot, Burlington High School head coach Hans Block was worried about the Panthers’ defense. Five hundred, 51 yards of offense later, maybe Block isn’t so worried. The Demons put together a punishing rushing game at […]