By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor BURLINGTON – To put it frankly, the Waterford and Burlington boys basketball teams aren’t the best of friends. One Burlington player admitted he had a hard time shaking hands with the Wolverines after the game. The schools are roughy six miles apart, and the districts […]
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Preps Report VIDEO: Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk reveals team of the week, analyzes dream matchup
Check out what Mike Ramczyk had to say on this week’s episode of Southeast Wisconsin Preps Report. Ramczyk highlights the best of Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, including the Catholic Central boys basketball team, the Burlington Demons and the Demon wrestling squad. Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage of these […]
Catholic Central boys hoops winning with chemistry, defense
By Mike Moore Sports Correspondent Having aced its chemistry test, the Catholic Central High School boys’ basketball team continues to heat up just fine without a Bunsen burner. The Hilltoppers have risen to No. 3 among all Division 5 teams in the state, according to the latest WisSports.net coaches’ poll. […]
Burlington basketball wins fourth straight
Wins, Mark Taylor tribute highlight busy week By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Burlington boys basketball team has its groove back. With Tuesday’s 69-63 overtime victory at Westosha Central, the Demons not only exacted revenge on the Falcons from an earlier loss but also won their fourth consecutive […]
Catholic Central stuns state-ranked Racine St. Cat’s
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Catholic Central boys basketball squad continued its roll Tuesday with a 61-47 Metro Classic Conference victory over Racine St. Catherine’s (10-3, 6-2 MCC) in Burlington. The Toppers improved their record to 10-2 overall and 6-1 in conference play with […]
Burlington basketball making its move in Southern Lakes
Grove, Waterford, Wilmot must take notice It’s only one game. And there’s still almost two months of season left. I know. One win does not a season make. But this one was just a bit different than a regular game. The Burlington High School boys basketball team, better […]
Fisher, Ratkovec remain perfect for Waterford wrestling
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Just how good was Waterford’s competition at the Travis Wichlacz Dual Invitational last weekend at West Bend East? Four Wolverine grapplers went undefeated in the tournament, but it was only good enough to give Waterford a fourth place finish out of six teams. Waterford’s […]
Demons auction/raffle set for Jan. 25 at Veteran’s Terrace
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor When Scott Walker took over as Wisconsin’s governor, school districts were hit with strict budget cuts. But the hurt wasn’t only felt among teachers and students. Athletic programs had to cut back as well. At Burlington High School, teams are finding creative to […]
Burlington swimmers battle stiff competition at invite
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington Combined boys’ swimming team did not suffer a holiday letdown in its first meet of 2014. Such a letdown might be expected. Holidays and cold weather interrupted the Demons’ practice schedule, and coughs and sniffles are now working their way through the team. […]
Burlington edges Wilmot in final minute, stays hot
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor BURLINGTON – It was like something from the wild, wild West. An old-fashioned shootout Friday night between the Burlington and Wilmot boys basketball teams featured 146 combined points, back-and-forth frenetic play and one of the best individual performances in conference history. The Panthers may have […]