Herrick steps down, Demons lose entire varsity lineup By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The next time you see Nick Schilleman, ask him to fly. Tell him to walk, on water, and chew gum at the same time while counting backwards with his eyes closed. Heck, go as far as […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Full Circle: Former Union Grove baseball player, assistant coach promoted to top spot
Yorkville native Meyer has lifelong affinity for area By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent When first-year baseball coach Nathan Meyer applied for the Union Grove varsity baseball coach job last year, he could have easily just forwarded a few yearbooks instead of a resume. Meyer, a Yorkville native and a […]
Women’s softball league seeking players, teams
Tuesday night league has featured solely women since 80s, but officials open to co-ed league Since the early 1980s there has been a Women’s Recreational Slow-Pitch ( unlimited arc ) Softball League playing on Tuesday evenings from just after Memorial Day through late August at Congress Street Softball Diamond […]
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Burlington softball rocks 4 spot in 7th to stun Union Grove
Klein, Allen come through in clutch for 2-0 Demons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] All signs pointed to the first loss of the season Tuesday evening for the Burlington softball team. Then magic happened. Down 6-3 in their last at-bat, the Demons rallied for four runs with no outs and […]
They got the power: Waterford powerlifting squad flexes at nationals
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The Waterford High School powerlifting team was a force at the USA Powerlifting High School Nationals March 22-25 in Appleton. The Waterford boys junior varsity raw team took first place, while the varsity boys equipped team took fifth. Out of the 10 Wolverine […]
SEASON PREVIEW: Catholic Central soccer features youth movement
Major overhaul: Lady Toppers must replace six seniors By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent For the Catholic Central girls soccer team, last year’s newbies are this year’s seasoned veterans. The Lady Toppers lost six graduating seniors after last season, and this season have added six new players, three of whom […]
Top heavy: Ludwig leads Burlington tennis squad loaded at 1’s
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Coming off an average season, longtime Burlington boys tennis coach Ken Savaglia is hoping for a few more wins this spring. If the Demons are going to sniff anywhere near the top of the SLC, senior leaders Jacob Ludwig and Andrew Zeman will be […]
Longtime assistant coach takes over Union Grove baseball
Broncos squad loaded with pitching By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent A deep pitching staff makes life easier for any baseball coach. Especially for first-year Union Grove baseball coach Nathan Meyer. Meyer was named the Bronco coach last fall after veteran coach Michael Arendt stepped down to take the Athletic […]
SEASON PREVIEW: Waterford baseball loses seniors, but optimism rules
Chapman returns to lead always-dangerous Wolverines By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Wolverines scored four runs on eight hits and won their season opener 4-2 March 27 at home against Racine Case in a high school baseball game. The Wolverines were scheduled to play a non-conference game Wednesday at […]
State dreams: 5-time defending champion Burlington seeks higher heights
Anderson, McCourt, Burling lead talented squad By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] A model of consistency, the Burlington varsity girls soccer team took a major leap in 2017. The five-time defending Southern Lakes Conference champions finally cleared the playoff hurdle of beating Milton and advanced to the school’s first sectional final. […]