Some may call them nerds. Some call them delusional. Some would even go so far as to call them losers. I call them geniuses. That’s right, I’m talking about the brave men and women who don’t suit up or step on the field every Sunday but the ones who plop […]
Sports
High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Burlington volleyball girls battle injuries in quest for three-peat
Lewis, Hozeska and Reuter all out indefinitely By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Two Division I state championships. Four Southern Lakes Conference titles. A program that has become second to none in state volleyball. Burlington volleyball is the New York Yankees of the state, the standard bearer, the top dog. But […]
Like father, like son: Burling boosts Burlington in first varsity start
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Perhaps it’s in his blood. Day in and day out, Burlington junior quarterback Brad Burling’s dad Eric leads an entire school as principal at Burlington High School. On the football field, Brad is leading his teammates. And based on Friday night’s showing, he passed […]
Broncos want respect back on football field
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer It hasn’t been an easy couple of years for the Union Grove Union High School football team. In 2011, the team went 1-8, and last year struggled to an 0-8 record under first-year head coach Justin Davis. However, with three-year assistant Jordan Hein stepping up […]
Wolverines still aiming for the top of SLC
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor There is little doubt that Adam Bakken has made the Waterford Union High School football program into one of the best in southeast Wisconsin. After all, a pair of Southern Lakes Conference titles and a state Division II runner-up finish in 2011 is pretty good […]
Demon football squad takes aim with experience
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Writer Things are a little complicated right now for the Burlington High School football team. Most of it happened Monday, as BHS football coach Hans Block was trying desperately to organize a batch of changes to his roster. “I like our kids,” said Block. “I like […]
’Toppers look to keep on rolling
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent There’s a certain amount predictability with the Catholic Central High School football team. With head coach Tom Aldrich entering his 22nd year at the helm of the Hilltoppers, he continues to stay away from labeling any upcoming season as a rebuilding, retooling, rebounding or reloading […]
Bronco soccer boys aim for best SLC year
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT In his second year as boys soccer head coach, Sean Jung believes the Union Grove High School Bronco boys can get into the win column this fall in Southern Lakes Conference action. In 2012, the Broncos finished 0-9 in the SLC for the second year […]
BHS soccer squad looks to improve
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After finishing fifth in the Southern Lakes Conference one year ago, the Burlington High School boys soccer team hopes to finish considerably higher this fall. “We always believe we can win the conference and this year is no exception,” head coach Phil Molitor said. “If […]
Blue Devils pull off huge upset against undefeated Rage
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor It may be seven straight victories for the Southern Lakes Blue Devils, but it’s that seventh in the string that means the most. The Blue Devils, taking on the Rock County Rage for the second time this year, avenged an earlier loss Saturday by downing […]
-
-
-
-
-