Krien shines bright in and out of the classroom By Jason Arndt Editor Jana Krien describes her younger sister, Krista, as a driven leader humbled by her achievements while showing kindness to everyone she meets. Jana Krien, who is four years older than Krista, remembers seeing these traits in Krista […]
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Krause caps prep career with All-State status
Burlington lefty now focused on college By Jason Arndt Editor Trey Krause will represent Burlington one last time this weekend, when he heads to Oshkosh to play in the All-Star Baseball Classic, which is a senior showcase. The left-handed Krause, previously named Southern Lakes Conference Player of the Year for […]
Don’t Sleep On UG
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent One game doesn’t define a season. That was the message Union Grove baseball coach Nate Meyer hammered home moments after the Broncos’ WIAA Division 2 state championship loss June 13 at Fox Cities Stadium near Appleton. The Broncos completed one of their best seasons in school […]
Running with a purpose
Disciplined Karpinski wins conference athlete of the year By Chris Bennett Correspondent Of everything Emma Karpinski learned through her four years at Waterford Union High School, it sounds weirdest to say she learned how to run. That knowledge served her well on the Wolverines’ girls track team and led to […]
STATE BASEBALL: Grove advances to state championship with Antigo Thursday
Early surge, Hansel’s arm paves the way The Union Grove High School baseball team is one win away from capturing a WIAA Division 2 state championship after the Broncos defeated McFarland 6-1 Thursday morning at Neinhaus Field near Appleton West High School. With the state semifinal victory, Union Grove plays […]
A long time coming
Grove baseball team snaps long state tournament drought By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove High School’s state baseball tournament drought came to end last Tuesday at Carthage College. In two WIAA Division 2 sectional contests, the top-seeded Broncos opened with a 7-1 defeat of No. 1 Greendale and advanced to […]
Waterford sends several to state track meet
Busch breaks own school triple jump mark By Chris Bennett Correspondent Olivia Busch set a school record in the triple jump and will represent Waterford Union High School in two of seven events at the WIAA Division 1 State Track and Field Championships this weekend. Busch, a junior, advanced to […]
Reclaiming her love of running
Grove’s McMahon overcomes adversity to qualify for state By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove’s Terra McMahon loves high school sports. The competition. The camaraderie. The hard work. The recently graduated McMahon gets her chance to say goodbye to her love on her own terms this weekend at the WIAA Division […]
Netters make splash at conference tournament
Several standout performances allow team to improve on regular season By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With Lake Geneva Badger dominating the Southern Lakes Conference in boys tennis and Waterford and Elkhorn not far behind, the Burlington Demons weren’t necessarily going to shock the world last week and win the whole thing. […]
Plan Commission approves school site plans
By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington plan commissioners passed a series of site plans related to capital improvement projects, including a new middle school, for the Burlington Area School District at Tuesday’s meeting. While the new middle school to replace Karcher Middle School was one of four site plans, […]