Local schools send strong contingent to state track meet By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Nick Webley’s journey is complete – he’s going to state. After breaking his leg during football season, it’s been a long road to recovery for the Burlington High School senior, including grueling rehab and having to sit […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Fiehweg’s bomb, Baker’s gem boost Wolverines in softball playoff
Injury-depleted Demons simply can’t solve resurgent Waterford squad By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It’s been awhile since the Waterford softball squad has made a large dent in the WIAA postseason. This spring, they’re well on their way, and they had the added pleasure of doing it against their biggest rival, Burlington. […]
Netters make splash at conference tournament
Several standout performances allow team to improve on regular season By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With Lake Geneva Badger dominating the Southern Lakes Conference in boys tennis and Waterford and Elkhorn not far behind, the Burlington Demons weren’t necessarily going to shock the world last week and win the whole thing. […]
Waterford baseball sweeps Westosha Central
Pitching, walk-off keys twin bill victory By Chris Bennett Correspondent A walk-off hit in the first game followed by a strong pitching performance in the second led the Waterford Union High School baseball team to a sweep of Southern Lakes Conference foe Westosha Central May 4 at Paddock Lake. Waterford […]
Bronco soccer loses in battle of state-ranked opponents
Union Grove takes out frustration following day By Tim Wester Correspondent After a record-breaking season in 2018, the Union Grove girls’ soccer team has lofty expectations this spring, but meeting them requires pinpoint focus and effort every game. The Broncos learned this lesson the hard way in last weekend’s Racine […]
Blowing out the competition
Baseball strings together convincing wins By Tim Wester Correspondent The Union Grove baseball team may be the only group of Wisconsinites that have enjoyed the month of April. The Broncos dodged cold temperatures and snowflakes on numerous occasions to win nine straight games by a combined score of 80-18. Union […]
Baker dominant in win against Burlington
Softball avenges earlier loss to Demons By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Behind Ashley Baker’s dominating pitching performance, according to Waterford Union High School softball coach Ryan Krueger, the Wolverines edged visiting Burlington 4-1 on April 26. Baker, who struck out two and walked three, allowed one earned run on five […]
Rolling over the competition
Demons riding high in all facets of game with 10-1 start By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Scott Staude just wanted to be sure. After snow and rain littered the area last week, the chances of the Burlington baseball team playing Union Grove in a Southern Lakes Conference showdown Tuesday in Burlington […]
Burlington soccer scores another shutout
Anderson, defense leading charge for the Lady Demons By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Scoring wasn’t going to be easy entering this season for the Burlington varsity girls soccer team. With scoring stars like Morgan McCourt and Jessa Burling graduated, Demon coach Joel Molitor knew he would need to find offensive production […]
Waterford’s Busch makes school track history in triple jump
Wolverines’ athlete collects multiple medals By Chris Bennett Correspondent Olivia Busch set a school record in the triple jump and helped the Waterford Union High School girls track team win the Red Devil Invite April 20 at Kenosha Bradford High School. The Waterford boys, meanwhile, took second at the April […]