WARNING: This is a semi-serious, entertaining look at this week’s high school football games, fully equipped with playful banter, attempts at analysis and old-fashioned tomfoolery. The fact that nobody has played yet poses a serious threat to my predicting ability. So lay back, put your funny hats on, and […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Waterford football features new QB, same old tough defense
Wolverines an SLC favorite, Bakken says Burlington is biggest challenge By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Right now is a good time to remember that the Waterford High School football team has won a share of the Southern Lakes Conference title and advanced to the WIAA Division 2 playoffs in […]
CATHOLIC CENTRAL FOOTBALL: Dynamic duo’s final act
Kresken, Heiligenthal will lead Toppers this season By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor With the departure of more than 1,000 yards of total offense from last year’s 8-3, Level 2 playoff-qualifying Catholic Central football team, the passing game will feature all new faces. The running game, however, isn’t going anywhere. […]
Can I get an encore? Burlington built for 2nd straight title
BURLINGTON FOOTBALL PREVIEW Tully, Tiedt lead offense, defense for Demons By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Burlington High School football program went out and got its hometown boy, and he delivered. Second-year Demon head coach Steve Tenhagen’s formula for success in 2014 was simple: a dual-threat quarterback, weapons all […]
Burlington Little League falls just short of Williamsport
Burlington’s historic run ends one game from Little League World Series By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor After a month of district, state and regional tournament action, it all came down to Saturday afternoon for a confident Burlington Little League 12U All-Star team. And in a matter of minutes, the […]
Win today, and Burlington Little League advances to first-ever World Series
It’s easy to think the pressure is building on the Burlington Little League 12U All-Stars. The boys of summer are way too easily cruising through the Great Lakes Regional tournament down in Indianapolis, with 10-0 pastings of both Illinois and Kentucky. After ace Markus Thomsen’s perfect game Monday, Ethan […]
Perfect game propels Burlington Little League to Thursday’s semifinal
Team faces Kentucky Thursday at 2 p.m. on ESPN By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor If you flipped on ESPN’S “Sportscenter” Tuesday morning, you didn’t see Aaron Rodgers throwing a bomb to Jordy Nelson or Ronda Rousey knocking out another fighter in a UFC fight. Among all the big-time, […]
Burlington Little League boys of summer return to Indy, ESPN
12-year-old stars overpower everyone in path By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Indianapolis is becoming a second home for the Burlington Little League 12-year-old All-Stars. For the fifth time overall since 2009, the boys of summer will represent Wisconsin in the Little League World Series Great Lakes Regional Tournament. The […]
Comeback kids walk off for state championship
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor This is the kind of stuff kids tell their kids and even their grandkids when they get old. The Burlington Little League 11U Frank Roth All-Star team was down in the dumps, three outs away from letting a state championship slip through its fingers. […]
Packers Hall of Famer Leroy Butler preaches positivity
Former safety Leroy Butler shares powerful message of perseverance By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Did you know the inventor of the Lambeau Leap was in a wheelchair as a young child? Most Green Bay Packers fans know Leroy Butler as a Super Bowl champion, a Pro Bowl safety and […]
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