Demons 1 match away from first state title shot By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MADISON – The usually talkative Jade Gribble was speechless, fumbling for the right words. When asked about his thoughts on a controversial penalty that helped cost the Burlington Demons a chance at their first state championship, […]
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Burlington slams Slinger, battles #1 Holmen tonight
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MADISON – Burlington’s consistent domination has it two wins from a Division 1 team state championship. On Friday evening at the deafening, packed UW-Field House at UW-Madison, the fourth-ranked Demons controlled things the entire dual against upstart Slinger, en route to a 49-13 victory. The […]
Burlington wrestling out to prove they’re the best in Wisconsin
Demons open state tournament 5:30 tonight By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – One of the best compliments is glowing praise from an opponent. Enter Union Grove head wrestling coach Andy Weis. “Burlington has enough talent to win it all,” he said earlier this season. “They are loaded top to […]
Wrestler throws birthday bash
Freshman Halter captures state championship By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] What a way to celebrate a birthday. On Saturday night at the Kohl Center in Madison, one day before his 15th birthday, Burlington High School freshman Hayden Halter enjoyed an early present at the WIAA state wrestling tournament. The 106-pounder […]
Catholic Central’s Bleser shines in final act
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Burlington Co-op boys high school swimming coach Jake Hanson is refreshingly candid about Bailey Bleser’s performance at the WIAA Division 1 State Boys Swimming & Diving Championships. Bleser, who attends Catholic Central, advanced to state in the 200-yard individual medley, and finished 24th out […]
PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Burlington overpowers Milton, Catholic Central season ends
Safar, bigs help awaken sluggish Demons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] After limping into the postseason with two tough losses last week, the Burlington boys basketball team had the perfect opportunity to right the ship Tuesday night in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal. But the visiting Milton Red Hawks, […]
Waterford’s Krattiger, Burlington’s Halter capture state wrestling titles
Trautman falls in final seconds By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Jared Krattiger envisioned this moment in the fall when he bypassed playing football for the first time in his high school career in order to heal up for wrestling season. A University of Wisconsin wrestling recruit, the Waterford senior’s absence […]
Rohner, Waterford upset Burlington in playoff overtime thriller
Sophomore standout goes off for 27 despite fouling out By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Despite a 7-15 record, the Waterford girls varsity basketball team outscored its opponents, just barely, during the regular season. What better time than the postseason to have the law of averages finally decide to […]
BUW gymnastics returns to state for first time since 2014
Cassidy, Bronson 1st individual qualifiers since 2015 By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] WAUKESHA – Huddled on the elevated floor platform Thursday night at the Division 1 Waukesha West Sectional, members of the BUW gymnastics squad waited anxiously for a magic word – Kenosha. As team standings were read over the loud […]
DEMON DAY: Burlington wrestling sends record 11 to state tournament
Seniors Crayton, Travis qualify after tough losses By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent There were some tense moments for the Burlington wrestling team at the Division 1 individual sectional meet at Racine Park Feb. 17. Two of last year’s state qualifiers were on the brink of missing out on a […]
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