By Chris Bennett Sports Correspodent It might turn into a special year for the Waterford High School girls tennis team. “I really think we have an opportunity this year,” coach Linda Jones said. “The girls that I have are really quite flexible, as far as where I can put […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Horlick scores late, drops Burlington football to 0-2
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Acclimating to a new system takes time. Just ask the Burlington defense. In the first two games of the Steve Tenhagen era, the unit has allowed 85 points and 750 yards. The kicker is that the Burlington football offense is explosive to say the […]
Combined swim team ready to rule the pool
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent A good team is likely going to remain good or get even better, if all goes according to plan this season for the Burlington Combined girls swimming team. Burlington Combined is comprised of Burlington, Burlington Catholic Central, East Troy, Union Grove and Waterford. The […]
State tourney the ultimate goal for Union Grove volleyball
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent State or bust. That is what the Union Grove volleyball team is living by this season. And with a formidable group of talented and experienced players returning to the team this season, it’s hard to argue with the team goal. The Broncos are returning […]
FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Area teams face tough tests in Week 2
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The high school football season kicked off last week with a bang. Area teams opened with nonconference opponents, and that will continue for this weekend before conference play opens Sept. 5. So what did we learn from Week 1? Burlington needs some more time to […]
Union Grove’s Kohlhagen signs with D1 Western Carolina
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Union Grove senior volleyball player Savannah Kohlhagen has benefitted from the experiences of her older sisters, coaches, and club volleyball players. Now Kohlhagen is looking to cash in her knowledge and experience at the Division 1 college level after committing to Western Carolina (NC). […]
Catholic Central whips Whippets in season opener
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Friday Night Lights returned across the state last week. Every home stadium was rocking, with large crowds anticipating a banner season and a fresh start. Such was the case in Whitewater as the Whippets hosted visiting Catholic Central, a school with 400 less students. […]
Burlington coaching icon proud to make a difference
Around 100 former players return for Burlington icon By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Don Dalton hadn’t seen his six kids and 10 grandchildren all in the same place at the same time in some 20 years. Dalton resides in Wautoma, far from his roots in Burlington, and his children […]
Burlington football: Penalties, turnovers spoil legendary coach’s return
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor To say game one of the Steve Tenhagen era didn’t start well for the Burlington football team would be an understatement. Visiting Racine Case jumped out to a 19-0 lead 15 seconds into the second quarter, and what was supposed to be a celebratory […]
Ingish becomes third Waterford volleyball coach in three years
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent For the third season in a row, everything with Waterford High School girls volleyball is new. Here’s hoping new sticks around long enough to get old. First-year coach Ashley Ingish is the program’s third coach in as many years, and wants to establish […]