By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent Trapshooting is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in southeastern Wisconsin and across the nation, due largely to word-of-mouth. You might go so far as to say that people are shooting their traps off about it. At least that’s how it seems […]
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No sleep ’til Green Bay: Burlington volleyball should contend for state crown
BURLINGTON VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW Three all-state performers back for state semifinalist By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The last time the Burlington girls varsity volleyball team returned three all-state players, it won the Division 1 state title – in only three games. OK, so they may not be the once-in-a-generation […]
Tully, defense lift Burlington past Racine Case in opener
Senior QB scores 5 TD’s in first start By Jason Arndt Sports Correspondent RACINE – It did not take long before Burlington High School solved the Eagles defensive scheme in Friday’s 35-21 opening night win at Racine Case High School. After a scoreless first quarter, Demons senior quarterback Cal […]
Can I get an encore? Burlington built for 2nd straight title
BURLINGTON FOOTBALL PREVIEW Tully, Tiedt lead offense, defense for Demons By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Burlington High School football program went out and got its hometown boy, and he delivered. Second-year Demon head coach Steve Tenhagen’s formula for success in 2014 was simple: a dual-threat quarterback, weapons all […]
Waterford beats Burlington in extras, advances to state for 2nd straight summer
Second trip features more experienced squad By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Waterford Senior Legion head coach Jon Todryk has been with his group of players for the past four years. He’s emphasized team play and team chemistry, leaving petty things like stats on the back burner. The result […]
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: Hard work pays off for Union Grove’s Ryan
Loaded Lady Broncos dominate second all-area squad There are a few familiar faces on the 2015 All-Area Softball Team. Last year’s player of the year, Allie Trudeau, is back near the top for the Union Grove Broncos. Also, star players like Mackenzie Kyle, Alyssa Schimelfenyg, Tay Lewis and more […]
Q & A: Tony Romo speaks on Dez Bryant, near-miss at Country Music Awards, next year’s fantasy football convention
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Tony Romo pulled a Steph Curry. Much like the NBA Finals MVP did a few weeks ago with his daughter Riley joining him in the post-game press conference, Romo’s annual presser at Burlington High School was joined by family. During the second question […]
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Cowboys star QB Tony Romo goes 1-on-1 with Mike Ramczyk
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Thursday afternoon, Southern Lakes Newspapers Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk conducted an exclusive interview with 1998 Burlington High School grad and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo at his annual football camp. The former classmates played catch, and Romo didn’t take it easy on the […]
VIDEO: Cowboys star Tony Romo details bond with father, why he finally joined Twitter
On Wednesday, 1998 Burlington High School graduate and current NFL quarterback Tony Romo returned to his hometown of Burlington, Wis., for his 10th annual Tony Romo Football Camp. The camp, which features football instructional for third-graders through high school seniors, began at 9 a.m., but Romo took about 20 minutes […]
Burlington tennis coach reflects on topsy-turvy season
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Last week, the Burlington boys tennis squad didn’t advance any flights through to sectionals, signifying the end of the season. One day after the WIAA subsectionals, head coach Ken Savaglia touched on the subsectionals, the season and the future of Burlington tennis. At last […]