Lady Demons maintain 3rd place in SLC By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] DELAVAN – Jessa Burling continues to etch her name in the Burlington High School record books – and her Lady Demons teammates are reaping the benefits in the win column. On Friday night in Delavan, the senior point […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
BUW gymnastics lands 4th at Emerald Invite
By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent Freshman Malia Bronson and sophomore Regan Cassidy led the Burlington Co-op gymnastics team to a fourth-place team finish at the Pam Beck Emerald Classic Invitation, Jan. 6 at Waterford. The 135.3 team points that BUW scored placed them in the middle of the eight-team […]
Halftime adjustment lifts Union Grove over Waterford
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Sometimes the simplest of halftime adjustments make the difference. After watching his team give up six 3-pointers in the first half against Waterford, Broncos coach Dave Pettit told his team at halftime to stay on their feet when closing out on the Wolverine shooters. […]
Burlington wrestling wins Demon Invite
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] and Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent The Burlington wrestling team continued its dominance at its 31st annual Demon Invite Saturday. The Demons captured the crown, going 5-0 and having all 14 wrestlers earn a winning record. Undefeated wrestlers included Max Ehlen, who knocked off last year’s […]
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Burlington volleyball overcomes adversity, captures state glory
Lady Demons win 3rd title in 7 years By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Not too much more can be said about the 2017 Burlington girls varsity volleyball team. Dealt a hand of young players, with only two seniors receiving major minutes, the campaign was off to a rocky start with […]
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Burling leads by example, makes hoops history
Burlington senior shined in cross country, basketball, soccer By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Described as a motivated self-starter by her parents, Burlington High School senior Jessa Burling excels at everything she tries. “I love challenges, so sports are a great way to experience that,” said Burling, who leads the Demons […]
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: The choice is Chapman
Two-sport star will play college baseball, also a rare football talent By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent In an age when many high school athletes are focusing on one sport, Waterford dual-sport athlete Aaron Chapman thumbs his nose at the new trend. Chapman’s dual-sport experience starts in the spring with […]
BREAKING: Burlington leading scorer, Winona State commit Klug out for season
Nagging injury turns out more serious, Burlington must change offense By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – According to Burlington head varsity basketball coach Steve Berezowitz, senior point guard Nick Klug will miss the remaining two months of the season due to injury. Klug, a Division 2 Winona State University […]
COACH OF THE YEAR: Milwaukee native Domagalski stresses family, friendship
Lady Broncos on pace for fourth consecutive SLC crown By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Growing up on Milwaukee’s south side, Rob Domagalski fondly remembers the historical architecture of St. Stanislaw church and the famous Allen Bradley clock tower. Now in his 18th year as a teacher and girls basketball […]
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2017 – 7-15. Demon duo sets scoring standard, Burlington football returns to playoffs
Catholic Central volleyball makes history, Burlington baseball goes back-to-back By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] 7. Klug, Burling become scoring king, queen In the matter of a month, Burlington High School added two new names to its all-time ranks. First, in November, Jessa Burling became the girls basketball all-time leading scorer […]