Miss Double-Double was best scoring-rebounding threat in area By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Her friendly, serene demeanor draws you in. Burlington senior Ellen Stang is smart, tall, blonde and can pass as the typical “girly” girl. In fact, Stang modeled bridal dresses last weekend at the Bridal Showcase at […]
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ALL-AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lady Wolverines named area’s queens
Blair’s versatility, leadership lands her top spot With the girls basketball season ending last weekend in Green Bay, it’s time to reflect on a winter to remember. First off, I have to say congratulations to one of our Southern Lakes Newspapers teams, the Whitewater Whippets, on their first state […]
Burlington cheer squad making name for itself
Girls advance to state for third time in 4 seasons By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent A cheerleading renaissance is in its infancy at Burlington High School. The Demons advanced to the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and Pom Coaches State Cheer Championships for the third time in four seasons this […]
Sun Prairie sinks Burlington in regional semifinal
Demons enjoy lead for three quarters, but Cardinals fly in 4th By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor For three quarters last Friday night in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal, the Burlington boys basketball team proved it can play with a much larger, Division 1 powerhouse. Unfortunately for the Demons, […]
Lady Demons bow out in playoff opener
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The momentum was shifting. Slowly but surely, the Burlington girls basketball team was inching its way back into a WIAA Division 1 playoff game in the second half Feb. 26 at Oconomowoc. Burlington freshman Jessa Burling’s layup cut the Cooney lead to 48-39, and […]
BREAKING: Bird, Fisher capture state wrestling titles
VIDEO: Bird saves his best for the end By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor MADISON – Josh Bird put two fingers in the sky, representing his second state championship in three years. One year after exiting the Kohl Center gym with his head down in defeat, Bird beamed at the legion […]
Birds, Hornickle, Gavin punch tickets to state wrestling tournament
Burlington grapplers Josh Bird, Hornickle have eyes on state titles By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor A middleweight persevered through a knee injury. A 132-pounder advanced through domination, and his little brother will join him. Finally, a hungry senior has one last shot at state glory. At Saturday’s Burlington […]
Burlington senior becomes 1st D1 girls soccer player in school history
McCourt commits to play soccer at D1 Cleveland State By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor She isn’t the one scoring all the goals or stealing all the spotlight. Burlington senior Sydney McCourt would much rather wait in the wings and break down her opponent before making her move. The […]
Banged-up Burlington exacts revenge on rival Waterford
Demons move into sole possession of 2nd in SLC By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Jan. 23, the Burlington boys basketball team suffered a stinker and was upset by rival Waterford, a game which potentially knocked the Demons out of the race for the conference championship. Burlington coach Steve […]
Burlington wrestling captures fourth straight team state berth
Thirteen of 14 individuals move on to sectionals By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Tuesday night in a Division 1 team sectional final at Kenosha Bradford, Burlington’s chances at a fourth straight team state tournament were fading fast. The Demon grapplers jumped out to a 21-12 lead but […]