Demons push SLC leader to limit By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For 30 minutes Tuesday night at Burlington High School, the Demons went toe to toe with Southern Lakes Conference king Westosha Central, the No. 6-ranked Division 2 team in the state. Dylan Runkel’s free throws cut the Falcons lead […]
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STANDARD PRESS TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2018 – 4-10: Burlington wrestling enjoys strong state run
Football teams, individuals highlight action-packed year By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Wrestling ride ends at team state One week after winning the WIAA Division 1 state championship wrestling at 106 pounds, Hayden Halter and the Burlington Demons found themselves right in the thick of a team state championship hunt. […]
A standout for all seasons
Demons’ Webley earns male Athlete of the Year honors By Andrew Horschak Correspondent A throwback three-sport standout in football, basketball and track and field, Nick Webley was poised to have a senior year that most high school athletes can only dream about. Then it happened. During a Week 6 matchup […]
SLN ALL AREA FOOTBALL: Big stars highlight 3rd annual squad
Waterford, East Troy, Mukwonago, among others enjoyed historic seasons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Your Christmas stocking stuffer is officially here. The third annual Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area Football team is just in time for the Christmas season and is the perfect gift for any occasion. We picked athletes from […]
ALL AREA VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Burlington’s Tiedt in class of his own
Tiedt sports 4.4 GPA in classroom By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent A walk-off home run. A 3-pointer at the buzzer. A pin late in the third period. A game-winning interception return for a touchdown. All exciting, for sure. Ask Malik Tiedt what it’s like to punctuate a long rally […]
Short-handed Burlington wrestling knocks off rival Waterford in thrilling dual
Demons step up to higher weight classes, finish strong By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Normally, fans at a wrestling match hold their loudest applause for a pin fall or when their team wins. On Thursday night at Burlington High School, the crowd was losing it every few minutes, […]
Cougar Power!
The price is Wright: Game-winner lifts Catholic Central in conference opener
Toppers win first two MCC games By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Much like his older brother Bailey, Bennett Wright embraces the big moment. The junior point guard demonstrated that in spades Friday night in the Catholic Central boys basketball Metro Classic Conference opener at home. After knocking down a clutch […]
Grandpa’s legacy: Foulke follows footsteps, has work cut out with young squad
Lady Demons must replace big names By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Two decades ago, Lyle Foulke enjoyed success as the Burlington girls varsity basketball coach. Now, his grandson is taking over the program. It isn’t the ideal situation for the green head coach, who’s in his early twenties and has […]
SEASON PREVIEW: Burlington wrestling ready for next level
Historic 2018 run could be duplicated with return of 8 state qualifiers By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For as much as Burlington is a volleyball, baseball and football town, wrestling is right up there at the top. Decades of warriors, some of the best to ever strap on a singlet, […]