Krattiger, Reindl highlight plethora of individual triumps By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent 2018 can best be described as the Year of the Runner when discussing Waterford Union High School sports. To be even more specific, it can be described as the Year of the Girl Runner. And if one […]
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STANDARD PRESS TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2018 – 4-10: Burlington wrestling enjoys strong state run
Football teams, individuals highlight action-packed year By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Wrestling ride ends at team state One week after winning the WIAA Division 1 state championship wrestling at 106 pounds, Hayden Halter and the Burlington Demons found themselves right in the thick of a team state championship hunt. […]
Toppers emerge as area’s Team of the Year
First-year coach knew his volleyball squad was special By Andrew Horschak Correspondent The Catholic Central High School girls volleyball team made a favorable first impression on Wayne Schultz. When the successful longtime coach was hired to lead the Hilltoppers at the end of the 2017-18 school year, it didn’t take […]
A standout for all seasons
Demons’ Webley earns male Athlete of the Year honors By Andrew Horschak Correspondent A throwback three-sport standout in football, basketball and track and field, Nick Webley was poised to have a senior year that most high school athletes can only dream about. Then it happened. During a Week 6 matchup […]
SLN ALL AREA FOOTBALL: Big stars highlight 3rd annual squad
Waterford, East Troy, Mukwonago, among others enjoyed historic seasons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Your Christmas stocking stuffer is officially here. The third annual Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area Football team is just in time for the Christmas season and is the perfect gift for any occasion. We picked athletes from […]
ALL AREA VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Burlington’s Tiedt in class of his own
Tiedt sports 4.4 GPA in classroom By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent A walk-off home run. A 3-pointer at the buzzer. A pin late in the third period. A game-winning interception return for a touchdown. All exciting, for sure. Ask Malik Tiedt what it’s like to punctuate a long rally […]
Short-handed Burlington wrestling knocks off rival Waterford in thrilling dual
Demons step up to higher weight classes, finish strong By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Normally, fans at a wrestling match hold their loudest applause for a pin fall or when their team wins. On Thursday night at Burlington High School, the crowd was losing it every few minutes, […]
ALL-AREA VOLLEYBALL: 3 state champions highlight third annual squad
City of Burlington lands 10 players on team, Mukwonago, East Troy earn top spots By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With the Christmas season approaching, it’s time to fill your hearts and minds with a stocking stuffer – the third annual Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area volleyball team. The super team features […]
Cougar Power!
The price is Wright: Game-winner lifts Catholic Central in conference opener
Toppers win first two MCC games By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Much like his older brother Bailey, Bennett Wright embraces the big moment. The junior point guard demonstrated that in spades Friday night in the Catholic Central boys basketball Metro Classic Conference opener at home. After knocking down a clutch […]