Male Athlete of the Week David Jones, Burlington co-op swim team: Jones had a strong meet for the swim team at Saturday’s Southern Lakes Conference championship at Badger High School. Jones had the best finish of any Demon, placing second in the 50-yard freestyle in a time of 23.53 seconds. […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Lady Toppers fall to Shoreland Lutheran
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent It was one of those nights for the Lady Toppers when they traveled to Somers to play Shoreland Lutheran (11-5, 9-2 MCC) Jan. 24, losing 51-28. “We just weren’t ready to play” said Coach Jeff Behrens. “We started off badly and it went downhill from […]
SLC wrestling – final matches determined
The following are the final matches to be wrestled at the Southern Lakes Conference Wrestling meet, being held today at Burlington High School. These are from www.trackwrestling.com, and indicate the two wrestlers wrestling for first and second, third and fourth and fifth and sixth. Finals are scheduled to begin at […]
Stoughton ends Bronco boys’ season
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT A physical Stoughton team took it to the Union Grove High School boys basketball team Friday in a WIAA regional game, ending the Bronco boys’ season with a 56-22 victory. Stoughton dominated the first quarter, jumping out to a commanding 20-2 lead. “We didn’t start […]
Hilltoppers upend Waterford in non-conference play
By Bud Milroy SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The 2012-2013 basketball season has been a bumpy ride for the 4-13 (1-11 MCC) Catholic Central boys – full of inconsistency and youthful errors, but with occasional glimpses of excellence. Playing at home in front of a “Grade School Night” crowd, the Hilltoppers turned in […]
Gymnasts post strong score in narrow loss at Spartan Invite
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Looking at it one way, the Burlington Combined gymnastics team lost Saturday’s Spartan Invite title by just .025 to old rival Franklin/Muskego/Whitnall/Oak Creek. But looking at it another way, the squad is getting closer to where it needs to be to win such a close […]
Standouts for the week of Jan. 25, 2013
Male Athlete of the Week Chris Benavides, Waterford Union High School boys basketball: Benavides, along with fellow senior Tanner Hunsucker, picked up the Waterford boys and almost propelled them to victory Saturday. Benavides, in a game of standout performances, outscored everyone, posting a game-best 27 points in Burlington’s 62-60 win […]
BHS to induct three into athletic Wall of Fame
The Burlington High School Athletic Department will be inducting two former student athletes and one coach to the Wall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 starting at 5:15. The class of 2012 includes Jenny (Sliwa) Barry, Lyle Foulke, and Dr. Nick Webber. Jennifer (Sliwa) Barry, class of 1988, participated […]
Bronco girls lose to Badger, Elkhorn
By David Paulsen Correspondent A 50-41 loss to Badger and a 48-45 defeat at the hands of Elkhorn were the third and fourth losses in a row for the Union Grove High School girls basketball team. The Bronco girls now stand at 5-9 overall and 3-5 in the Southern Lakes […]
Wolverine grapplers sixth at Terry Kramer Open
Next up, the Southern Lakes Conference meet Feb. 2 By David Paulsen Correspondent The Waterford High School wrestling squad took sixth out of 16 teams at the Terry Kramer Open held at Fort Atkinson Saturday. The Wolverines tallied 232 points in the event won by Fort Atkinson with 361 points. […]