By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT A first quarter in which the Union Grove High School boys basketball team struggled to put the ball in the net on their home court, led to a 16-6 deficit that that Bronco boys were unable to overcome in a 57-41 loss to Wilmot Jan. […]
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Broncos basketball hopes for second-half improvements
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With games this week signaling the halfway point of the season, the Union Grove High School boys and girls basketball teams look to turn around sub-500 seasons. After their first eight games, the Bronco girls are 3-5 overall and 1-2 in the Southern Lakes Conference, […]
Wolverine wrestlers 3-4 at Northern Exposure
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Waterford High School wrestling squad won three out of seven duals at the 24-team Northern Exposure Invitational held at Merrill High School Friday and Saturday. The Wolverines defeated a Bluejays team, plus Appleton East and Brookfield East, while losing to Menomonee Falls, Pittsville, Edgar […]
Waterford boys split pair of games
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Waterford Union High School boys basketball team found itself on a bit of a rollercoaster ride at its home holiday tournament last week. The Wolverines won their opener 53-50 against University School of Milwaukee Dec. 27, then dropped a difficult 46-37 loss to Menomonee […]
Wolverine girls go 0-2 at Baraboo
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Truth be told, an 0-2 record at the Baraboo Holiday Classic wasn’t without its positives for the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team. The Wolverines dropped a 62-33 decision to Baraboo Dec. 27 – the fifth-ranked team in WIAA Division 2 – and then […]
Gymnasts find new love for sport in high school
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the high school gymnastics scene in Wisconsin has evolved over the last several years. As more and more gymnasts decide that the club gymnastics scene demands too much – and at the same time, see that high […]
Lady ’Toppers still search for win, but make improvements
By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent The Catholic Central High School girls basketball team is still in search of its first victory this year, but head coach Jeff Behrens liked the efforts of his squad at the Badger Holiday Tournament last week. The Lady ’Toppers lost to host Badger 52-39 Dec. […]
Demon boys make most of Kenosha trip
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Last week, Burlington High School boys basketball coach Steve Berezowitz wanted his team to continue making progress in each and every game. He also said the Demons haven’t played up to their ability yet. While not everything was in line last week in the Honda […]
Demon grapplers fifth at Mid-States tourney
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Minus one of its top wrestlers, the Burlington High School wrestling squad placed fifth at the Mid-States Wrestling Classic held Friday and Saturday at UW-Whitewater. The team had gone into the event hoping for a top-three finish, but was without the services of Ben Hornickle. […]
Athletes of the Week for Jan. 4, 2012
Male Co-Athletes of the Week Josh Bird, Burlington High School wrestling: The BHS freshman got the attention of Wisconsin wrestling in a big way last week, winning the 120-pound title at the Mid-States wrestling tournament. Bird, who just dropped from 126 to 120 pounds that week, won his first two […]