By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The talent was top-notch. Conference player of the year Madison Blair was the leading scorer, but Jenna Bouffiou, Shauna Malchine and Tiffany Stiewe made for a fearsome foursome. Toss in four more seniors, and the experienced Lady Wolverines finished 23-3 and were a few […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: 3-sport star Heiligenthal sets tone on, off court
Catholic Central senior was all-MCC in basketball, baseball, football By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Ben Heiligenthal is a refreshing throwback to the good old days of high school sports. While most kids specialize in one sport and play it year-round nowadays, the Catholic Central senior is a jack-of-all-trades. Heiligenthal […]
Burlington roughs up rival for 3rd straight win
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Only a sophomore, Jessa Burling is turning into the best all-around basketball player in the Southern Lakes Conference. Fortunately for the Burlington Demons, they’re reaping the benefits and climbing up the SLC standings. Burlington knocked off rival Waterford, last year’s conference champion, on Tuesday […]
Bench provides spark as Waterford routs Elkhorn
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls basketball team overcame a sluggish start to the second half and beat Elkhorn 51-30 Jan. 22 in a Southern Lakes Conference game at Elkhorn. The Wolverines (4-11, 2-6 SLC) lost 57-42 Jan. 19 in a non-conference game at home […]
SPORTS SHORTS: Catholic Central girls struggle at home
BBW gymnastics enjoys season-high score By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent And Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The girls of the Catholic Central basketball team hope to put showings like Saturday’s behind them. Saturday was their only game of the week, but it ended poorly for the Lady Toppers. They hope […]
Semi-pro football open tryout Sunday at Westosha Central High School
Southern Lakes Blue Devils seeking area players for upcoming season By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor They’re the only game in town, and football lovers will have a chance to live a dream Sunday. The Southern Lakes Blue Devils, the area’s only semi-professional football team, are holding an open tryout […]
Waterford wrestlers impressive at loaded invite
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School wrestling team finished third in a competitive field Jan. 16 in the Badger Invitational at Badger High School in Lake Geneva. Waterford wrestled Thursday at Burlington in a Southern Lakes Conference dual meet and competes Saturday in an invitational […]
Tough stretch aside, Burlington still has shot at SLC crown
Demons play girls-boys doubleheader tonight at Delavan-Darien By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor After a lopsided loss at Division 1 Mukwonago to start the new year, Burlington boys basketball head coach Steve Berezowitz said the team was eager to get back in the Southern Lakes schedule. However, the Demons have […]
Tiedt, Bird take first at Freedom Invite
Banged-up Demons missing seven starters By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Any chance for a team championship was nonexistent going into Saturday’s Freedom Invite. The Burlington varsity wrestling squad has seven starters out with injury and could only compete with seven healthy wrestlers at the annual tournament. The numbers game […]
Really, WIAA? Leave those kids alone
Ah, the struggle that is being a high school student. You have to wake up early, be at class on time and often can’t leave the school grounds to enjoy lunch at a fun place to eat like McDonald’s or Wendy’s. Your parents may have you on a tight […]