By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On the morning of June 25, reporters and fans alike gathered at Burlington High School to pick the brain or even catch a glimpse of the city’s favorite son. Dallas Cowboys quaterback Tony Romo, a 1998 BHS graduate, returned to his hometown for the […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
2014 All-Area Softball: Union Grove’s Trudeau pitches her way to the top
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Last week, we looked at the top baseball players among Burlington, Catholic Central, Union Grove and Waterford high schools. This week, it’s the ladies’ turn. This will be our final reflection of the spring season, the 2014 All-Area Softball team. The biggest thing that […]
Syens, Morrow, Rohrman lift Madison College at World Series
Locals help Madison College shine at World Series By Troy A. Bruzewski Sports Correspondent The Madison College baseball team advanced to the NCAA Division II World Series and claimed a third-place finish with help from players from Burlington and Wilmot. The Wolf Pack went 3-2 in the World Series, […]
Waterford’s Wenck named conference soccer player of the year
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Waterford sophomore goalie Andi Wenck admitted she wasn’t aware that there was such a thing as Southern Lakes Conference co-player of the year until she won the award. Wenck was named Southern Lakes Conference co-player of the year for her efforts in goal for the […]
2014 ALL-AREA BASEBALL: Burlington’s Wallace named best of the best
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor What is in an all-area team? You have to look at statistics, no doubt, but intangibles and a player’s ability to make his team better can also go a long way. Now, while most all-area teams involve first and maybe second team along with […]
Spring 2014 All-Southern Lakes Conference: Union Grove boasts 3 top players
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The spring is the most active sports season of the school year, with the most sports and the strangest weather. Baseball and softball took a good month to get into the swing of things thanks to the effects of the treacherous winter, and state […]
Tony Romo football camp returns to Burlington June 25
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The hometown boy is returning to where it all began. Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl quarterback and 1998 Burlington High School graduate Tony Romo will host his annual football camp Wednesday, June 25, at Burlington High School. Children entering grades seven through 12 will participate […]
The best of the spring: Nash, Goodrich named area’s top athletes
CC track, Burlington soccer coach among winners It’s been quite some time since I’ve written a column. The spring sports season has been super hectic and full of quality content, and yes, I have become a first-time father, so unfortunately I haven’t had much extra time to frustrate you […]
State track title highlights Union Grove sisters’ journey
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent It is difficult to properly consider the accomplishments of Union Grove High School’s Cassy and Alex Goodrich at the WIAA Division 1 State Track & Field Championships, in which the Goodrichs participated June 6 and 7 at UW La-Crosse. Both sisters performed well, but the […]
Westosha Central-Kimberly state title game one for the ages
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent The game was epic, one that will be talked about for years to come. And I was there to take it all in. Of course, I’m talking about Saturday night’s WIAA Division 1 State Softball championship game between Westosha Central and Kim-berly. By now, […]