Rohner continues superstar rise By Chris Bennett [email protected] A convincing victory over Badger High School gave the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team a two-game lead in the Southern Lakes Conference standings with six games left in SLC play. The Wolverines beat the Badgers 51-37 Jan. 18 in […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
300 Club: Union Grove’s Domagalski enjoys historic win, surprise celebration
Wife reached out to former players for special party By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent What do you give a high school girls basketball coach for winning 300 career games? Two conference road victories and a surprise celebration with a full complement of former players seemed like appropriate gifts for […]
Look, mom, you made the paper
Ramczyk says mom lived to love, care about others For the last few months, things began to deteriorate with my mom’s health. Doctor appointments, a hospital stay and medicine became the new “normal,” a harsh reality for such a vibrant soul. Joan Ramczyk, known to some as Joni, or […]
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Waterford’s Reindl brings home state track title
Reindl caught a glimpse of her state accomplishment By Chris Bennett SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Haleigh Reindl peeked at her legacy this past spring. Reindl, then a senior at Waterford Union High School, was in the final race of her high school career – at the WIAA Division 1 state track […]
BURLINGTON STANDARD PRESS TOP SPORTS STORIES of 2018 – 1. Volleyball Titletown returns
Burlington, Catholic Central both win state titles, celebrate together in city parade By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The city of Burlington is back on top in the world of high school volleyball, and in 2018 Catholic Central joined the party. What began as a historical accomplishment in the beginning of […]
STANDARD PRESS TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2018 – 2. Burlington softball captivates area with state run
Klein, Westphal named All-Area co-players of the year By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It was the year of the female in area high school sports. In 2018 alone, three high school volleyball teams won state, a girls basketball team advanced to state and two girls soccer teams advanced to sectionals. […]
CATHOLIC CENTRAL ROUNDUP: Kleins reach 2,000-point milestone
Four sisters have filled up the stat sheet By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The Klein name has been an institution in Catholic Central girls varsity sports over the past few years. With Liz helping the volleyball team win the state championship back in November, and Emma tearing it up for […]
STANDARD PRESS TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2018 – 3. Local football star continues recovery from severe injury
‘Miracle Mike’ no longer needs neck brace By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Sometimes, there are stories bigger than sports that end up shaking the local sports community to its core. In 2018, nothing was bigger on the local sports scene than Michael Lois. The star football player and University of […]
WESTINE REPORT TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2018: Basketball, soccer reign supreme
Bull, Pettit, Hall, Willis stand out among talented bunch of Broncos By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The Union Grove High School athletic program had plenty of unforgettable moments in 2018. The Westine Report revisits the unforgettable triumphs, failures, and tear-jerking moments in its top 10 for 2018. […]
Westosha holds off Burlington with ‘stall’ ball
Demons push SLC leader to limit By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For 30 minutes Tuesday night at Burlington High School, the Demons went toe to toe with Southern Lakes Conference king Westosha Central, the No. 6-ranked Division 2 team in the state. Dylan Runkel’s free throws cut the Falcons lead […]