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Monday, January 13, 2025
High school and community sports from Western Racine County
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Is there a magic ingredient in the celebratory Capri Suns? Is Dairy Queen spiking blizzards with some secret serum? Whatever the case, the little league all-stars in this city are really good, and they are making a mockery out of the area competition. One […]
Former Catholic Central star has major league dreams By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Rex Morrow dreams big. The Burlington native dreams so big, in fact, that his goal is to reach baseball’s highest level, the major leagues. Well, he’s on the right path. After being part of a high […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Some teams win district titles in normal fashion. The Burlington Little League 12U All-Stars squad isn’t just some team. With a third straight District 6 Saturday, the local boys will try to win their third straight state championship. In four victories, Burlington outscored its […]
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent It’s one thing to make an all-star game, but it’s another to make a difference. Union Grove High School graduate Ben Miller certainly made a difference for the East All-star team two weeks ago. Miller earned the victory on the mound in the East’s 3-2 […]
A soccer fan’s wildest dream By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The world’s biggest sporting event ended Sunday in grand fashion. With a few minutes remaining in extra time (113th minute), Germany finally found the back of the net and held on for a 1-0 victory over Argentina to win […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Burlington Baseball Hall of Fame Committee is ready to welcome in its newest class. This Sunday, July 20, at noon, the committee will host its fifth induction ceremony at Beaumont Field. This year’s candidates include the late Art Rein, James “Jim” Seri, […]
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent For many 15-year-old kids, the only commitment they make for the summer is to avoid doing chores around the house. But in the case of 15-year-old Union Grove junior Kylie Wilks, her summer commitment was to play volleyball for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor One year removed from a Land O’Lakes championship appearance, the Burlington Barons could be on their way to another strong postseason run this summer. The team, which consists of some collegiate players and local veterans, is 9-1 in the Land O’Lakes, good for first […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor For the first time in a very long time, the Burlington American Legion isn’t fielding a Senior Legion squad this summer. The team, which usually combines baseball players from Burlington and Catholic Central high schools, didn’t have a coach this summer. Who knows […]
This is something I’ve wanted to write for the last month but just haven’t had the time or space in the paper. On May 20, my life was forever changed with the birth of my first child, Coraline Rose. After my wife’s water broke on her due date, May […]
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