By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor One year removed from a Land O’Lakes championship appearance, the Burlington Barons could be on their way to another strong postseason run this summer. The team, which consists of some collegiate players and local veterans, is 9-1 in the Land O’Lakes, good for first […]
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No senior legion squad, but 16U doing just fine
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor For the first time in a very long time, the Burlington American Legion isn’t fielding a Senior Legion squad this summer. The team, which usually combines baseball players from Burlington and Catholic Central high schools, didn’t have a coach this summer. Who knows […]
Cowboys star Tony Romo returns home, says best years are ahead
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On the morning of June 25, reporters and fans alike gathered at Burlington High School to pick the brain or even catch a glimpse of the city’s favorite son. Dallas Cowboys quaterback Tony Romo, a 1998 BHS graduate, returned to his hometown for the […]
2014 All-Area Softball: Union Grove’s Trudeau pitches her way to the top
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Last week, we looked at the top baseball players among Burlington, Catholic Central, Union Grove and Waterford high schools. This week, it’s the ladies’ turn. This will be our final reflection of the spring season, the 2014 All-Area Softball team. The biggest thing that […]
Syens, Morrow, Rohrman lift Madison College at World Series
Locals help Madison College shine at World Series By Troy A. Bruzewski Sports Correspondent The Madison College baseball team advanced to the NCAA Division II World Series and claimed a third-place finish with help from players from Burlington and Wilmot. The Wolf Pack went 3-2 in the World Series, […]
2014 ALL-AREA BASEBALL: Burlington’s Wallace named best of the best
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor What is in an all-area team? You have to look at statistics, no doubt, but intangibles and a player’s ability to make his team better can also go a long way. Now, while most all-area teams involve first and maybe second team along with […]
Spring 2014 All-Southern Lakes Conference: Union Grove boasts 3 top players
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The spring is the most active sports season of the school year, with the most sports and the strangest weather. Baseball and softball took a good month to get into the swing of things thanks to the effects of the treacherous winter, and state […]
Tony Romo football camp returns to Burlington June 25
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The hometown boy is returning to where it all began. Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl quarterback and 1998 Burlington High School graduate Tony Romo will host his annual football camp Wednesday, June 25, at Burlington High School. Children entering grades seven through 12 will participate […]
The best of the spring: Nash, Goodrich named area’s top athletes
CC track, Burlington soccer coach among winners It’s been quite some time since I’ve written a column. The spring sports season has been super hectic and full of quality content, and yes, I have become a first-time father, so unfortunately I haven’t had much extra time to frustrate you […]
Oregon edges Burlington soccer in regional final
Lady Demons say goodbye to 11 seniors By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor OREGON – The Burlington girls soccer team was right there. Despite an hour and a half drive into a hostile environment and a scoreless first half, the Lady Demons had Oregon right where they wanted them Saturday in […]
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