By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With juniors Kit Kocha and Aleigha Barry placing fourth and fifth in the junior race, the Burlington High School cross country teams kicked off their season Saturday at the Dog Days of August Run. The 21-school event is run at Lincoln Park in Kenosha and […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
Bronco golfers begin SLC play
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Union Grove High School girls golf team hosted Wilmot Tuesday in a Southern Lakes Conference matchup at Ives Grove Golf Links and pulled out a close three-stroke win, 198-201. “As a team, it wasn’t our best day, as each player had a few holes […]
Gas prices at record levels for Labor Day
For Labor Day weekend, American consumers in 45 states will likely see the highest fuel prices they’ve ever seen at this time of year. Only motorists in Alaska, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming will be spared from record-high prices at the pump. “The average motorist will be laboring a […]
Bluegrass jam
The Racine County Rounders perform at the Dover-Kansasville Hometown Picnic Saturday at Eagle Lake County Park. The new event featured a variety of activities for area residents. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Back in the game
Dentist says custom fit mouthguards provide better protection By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer As dentist John Ulloa explains, everyone in his profession has a fun hobby. “Some dentists golf,” said Ulloa, of Family Dentists in Union Grove. “Some dentists have race cars. “I make mouthguards,” he added. “That’s my play […]
BHS boys hope to make it back to Milwaukee
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Just how good could the Burlington High School boys volleyball team be? According to long-time head coach Tim Gesteland, it might just be his best ever – and that coming from a man who has taken the Demons to the WIAA state tournament three times, […]
Lady ’Toppers place fifth at Whitewater Invite
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor If there’s a staple in the schedule of the Catholic Central volleyball team’s schedule, it’s the trip to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater tournament to start the season. The Lady ’Toppers made sure the trip was worth their effort Friday and Saturday, finishing as the only […]
Demon girls win Joust for second straight year
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor It may be just August, and it will be a long two months to get through before the true test comes for the Burlington High School girls volleyball team – the WIAA state tournament. But for the second year in a row, the Demons showed […]
Offense struggles for BHS soccer
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After a season-opening 2-1 win, the Burlington High School boys soccer team has found it difficult to score goals. In the past five games, the Demons have been outscored 17-0, and now stand at 1-5 overall. On Tuesday, Delavan-Darien handed the Demons their latest loss, […]
Demons eke out 20-13 win over Horlick
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor As far as Burlington High School coach Hans Block’s opinion, Friday night’s season-opening 20-13 win offered a fair amount of highlights for his football team. “I was pleased with the victory,” said Block. “I think the team that we beat this year was a better […]