Long winning streak halted By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Coming into a March 7 WIAA Division 2 regional final, Burlington head coach Steve Berezowitz and his players were well aware of the dangerous Waukesha West Wolverines. Despite West earning a lower seed than Burlington, which meant the game was played on […]
Author: Jason Arndt
A sibling for (nearly) all seasons
Lentz triplets contribute to Grove athletic programs By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two sisters, one brother and all three are senior student-athletes attending Union Grove High School. The Lentz triplets – Abby, Allison and Christian – have each played a role for the Bronco athletic program. While Abby begins her […]
Wrestling: Halter, Cherba lead Waterford wrestlers at state
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Two Waterford Union High School wrestlers finished their season on the podium at the WIAA Division 1 Individual State Tournament. The state tournament ran from Feb. 26-28 and was held at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Hayden Halter (47-3), a two-time state […]
Wrestling: School record 6 Demons reach podium
Ehlen title, Wallace second place highlight ‘best state tournament’ in program history By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Burlington wrestling head coach Jade Gribble didn’t hesitate to praise his team’s performance at last weekend’s WIAA Individual Wrestling state tournament. Six Demons medaled, or placed in the top six, and two reached their […]
Girls basketball: Broncos bow out in regional final overtime loss
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Broncos certainly knew how to stop Southern Lakes Conference opponent Wilmot during regular season play. Union Grove, which defeated the Panthers in both games, continued its winning ways with a 54-37 route of Wilmot in a Feb. 28 WIAA Division 2 girls basketball regional […]
Boys basketball: Senior Night a success
Demons win 10th straight, playoffs start Friday By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It was a classic case of a tale of two halves. On Thursday, Feb. 27, at Burlington High School, the Demons honored seniors Dylan Runkel, Ryan Koeppen, Jake Klug and Logan Swantz in their last regular season home games. […]
Boys basketball: Making it rain
Toppers roll in playoff opener behind Doerflinger, 10 first-half threes By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent On Tuesday night in Burlington, visiting Elkhart Lake made the mistake of playing a 2-3 zone against second-seeded Catholic Central in a WIAA Division 5 boys basketball playoff opener. Saying the Toppers made them pay would […]
Girls basketball: Regional Champs
Waterford girls claim another title By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls basketball team won its third straight WIAA Division 2 regional title with a 47-46 overtime victory Feb. 29 against visiting Jefferson. The Wolverines (16-8), seeded third in their postseason bracket, played fourth-seeded Waukesha West (12-12) […]
Wrestling: Five Wolverines punch tickets to state meet
Waterford garners four individual titles in sectionals By Chris Bennett Correspondent Several Waterford Union High School wrestlers get to end their season in Madison. The Wolverines claimed four champions and are sending five to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament after competing Feb. 22 in a sectional tournament at The […]
Wrestling: Demons send 7 to state wrestling meet
Injuries bite Skrundz, Stevenson but five win sectional championships By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It was a Saturday of triumph and a little heartbreak for the Burlington Demons wrestling squad. Battling at the Prairie School in the Racine St. Catherine’s Division 1 sectional, the positive spin is that seven Demons, Jaden […]