Burlington-Badger team surprises with effort in sectional meet By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It hasn’t been the easiest of seasons for the Burlington-Badger gymnastics squad. Normally a state tournament staple, the team and head coach Andrea Chart have had to deal with losing a lot of their best athletes to the […]
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On to sectionals
Demons rally to face Franklin after capturing regional crown By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent On Friday night at Burlington, five Demon boys basketball players scored in double figures, but it took a late flurry to beat visiting Muskego. In Saturday’s WIAA Division 1 Regional final at Westosha Central, Burlington similarly utilized […]
Wolverine wrestlers set for state
Halter, Cherba lead team into tournament By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Waterford Union High School wrestling team will compete with two top-five state place winners Saturday when the Wolverines participate in the WIAA Division 1 Team Wrestling State Tournament at Kaukauna High School. Kaukauna High School is hosting the tournament […]
Bart leads Waterford gymnasts over Jefferson
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Skyler Bart won three of four individual events and the all-around and led the Waterford Union High School gymnastics team to a 116.550-111.500 Southern Lakes Conference victory Jan. 5 at home against Jefferson. The Wolverines compete Saturday at home in the Southern Lakes Conference Varsity Tournament. […]
Broncos ready for playoff run
Union Grove girls earn top seed in WIAA regional By Tim Wester Correspondent After a dominating regular season, the Union Grove High School girls basketball team turns its attention to playoffs tonight. The Broncos, who are one of the top seeds in the WIAA Division 1 playoffs, host Muskego Friday, […]
A date with state
Wolverines qualify team, 3 individuals for tournaments By Chris Bennett Correspondent Six wrestlers did the work of 14 for Waterford Union High School Feb. 6 in a WIAA Division 1 sectional tournament at Brookfield East High School. As a result of their effort and perseverance the Wolverines are going to […]
Two tickets to Kaukauna
Bird, Koenen overcome toughest sectional to advance to state By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It’s on the mind of Burlington junior Andrew Karnes. As he stood silently, yet intently watched a match at Saturday’s Brookfield Sectional, he couldn’t help but act a bit down, knowing he wasn’t going to advance to […]
Waterford girls set for playoff run
Team will take winning record into postseason By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Indians outscored the Wolverines 27-11 in the second half and Mukwonago (10-9) beat Waterford 42-29 Tuesday in a non-conference girls high school basketball game at Waterford. Torie Loppnow led the Wolverines with 11 points. Waterford played a non-conference […]
Birdman Forever
Wrestling squads honor late state champion Josh Bird By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Birdman forever. What does that mean? Well, it’s a motto to live by to honor the late wrestler Josh Bird, a former Burlington High School two-time state wrestling champion who lost his life in a motorcycle accident back […]
BHS dance team gears up for competition
Team is excited to have a season amid restrictions By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent You would have to go back to 2000 to find the “Bible” of cheerleading/dance movies. “Bring It On,” starring Kirsten Dunst, explores the competitiveness in the high school dance, poms and cheer world. Dunst and Eliza Dushku […]