Demons last team standing in western Racine County, play tonight at 7 at Wilmot High School By Mike Ramczyk And Chris Bennett [email protected] After each team won on its opponent’s home court during the regular season, the Burlington varsity boys basketball team was looking to make a statement in […]
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Catholic Central basketball secures 2nd sectional berth in 3 years
Heiligenthal’s big night helps knock off state’s 10th-ranked team By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Could the stars really be aligning for the Catholic Central boys basketball team? Call it coincidence, but it’s more than a tad strange, in a good way, that senior forward broke the school’s all-time scoring […]
BBW gymnastics shut out of state, first-year coach finds positives
Hegemann excited to bring back most varsity performers next season By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Did you know the basketball great Michael Jordan once returned after taking a year off to the game he loves, only to have his Chicago Bulls upset in the second round? This was the same […]
Despite valiant effort, season ends in OT thriller for Catholic Central basketball
By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent Despite a great showing in what was a thrilling game pushed into overtime, the girls Catholic Central basketball team ended its season last Friday with a 60-55 loss in a Division 5 regional semifinal against Living Word Lutheran. The No. 7 seed Lady Toppers […]
Overtime thriller ends in heartbreak for Union Grove basketball
Coast-to-coast layup attempt rims out as time expires By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MIDDLETON – With about 5 seconds remaining on the clock, Union Grove sophomore Brooklyn Bull had one mission – put the basketball in the hoop and send her team to its first state tournament. Stoughton led, 35-34, […]
Local student, team in sync for skating national title
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s no joke when Dagne Olson says she’s spent more time traveling – and skating – in the past month than she has in a classroom at Burlington High School. Monday was her first day back “in a month, and it was only a half day.” […]
Frederick keys Westosha in victory over Union Grove
Falcons face Fort Atkinson Saturday By Jason Arndt [email protected] Nic Frederick was too much for visiting Union Grove to handle, as No. 1-seeded Westosha Central drubbed the Broncos 88-66, and advanced to Saturday’s WIAA Division 2 regional title game against Fort Atkinson. Frederick, a 5-foot-10 sophomore, scored a […]
Mutter’s buzzer beater lifts Burlington past Wilmot, sets up rivalry rematch
No. 2 Burlington hosts No. 6 Waterford Saturday night at 7 Check out Mutter’s game-winning bucket, as captured by Mike Ramczyk: By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Burlington basketball coach Steve Berezowitz’s power play paid off in a major way Friday night. His team down, 69-68, with 3.2 […]
Stay tuned here tonight for playoff basketball coverage
Editor’s Note: Stay tuned to Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk (@mikeramczyk17) and Editor/Sports Assistant Jason Arndt (@thejasonarndt) for LIVE UPDATES of Burlington, Catholic Central, Union Grove and Waterford boys basketball playoff action. Around 10:30 p.m., be sure to check in here to www.myracinecounty.com along with www.mykenoshacounty.com for game stories, photos […]
Union Grove basketball rolls to sectional final
Lady Broncos one win away from first state appearance By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Talk about an insult to injury. After managing just nine points on 3 for 25 shooting in the first half, the shell-shocked Milton offense was serenated with chants of double-digits by the Union Grove student […]