By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] And Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent It was a shot that turned into a popular social media post Dec. 19. Down 43-42 with 3.3 seconds remaining in overtime Dec. 18 at Milwaukee Thomas More, Catholic Central senior Frank Koehnke wouldn’t be denied. He took the […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Union Grove’s Bull joins 1,000-point club
Senior only 4th Lady Bronco to accomplish milestone By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Union Grove senior guard Brooklyn Bull has joined an elite club. Bull became the fourth player in Union Grove girls basketball history to score 1,000 points in her varsity career. Bull eclipsed the elite mark during […]
What do you want for Christmas?
It’s time for Christmas spirit Tis’ the season for giving. With Christmas coming Monday, it’s a time to give back to those less fortunate, those who don’t have as much as you do. It’s not all about that new iPhone you want from mom and dad, or the latest […]
VIDEO: Winona State commit Klug says family support helped him break scoring record
On Friday night at Lake Geneva Badger High School, moments after Burlington’s 59-50 victory over Badger, Nick Klug talks to Southern Lakes Newspapers Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk about breaking Tony Romo’s all-time scoring record. Romo, who graduated in 1998 and played in both the Southern Lakes and Southeast conferences, […]
Klug breaks Tony Romo’s all-time Burlington scoring record
Klug scores season-high 25, Demons down Badgers By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] LAKE GENEVA – For the rest of his life, whenever someone he meets finds out he’s from Burlington and asks if he knows Tony Romo, Nick Klug can simply smile and nod. Though he’s a pretty humble kid […]
Burlington wrestling establishes conference stronghold, Krattiger remains untouchable
Light, middle weights jump on Waterford early By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] WATERFORD – Elkhorn Area High School head coach Ken Reynolds is one of the most respected and knowledgeable wrestling people in the state. So when he speaks, it’s a good idea to listen. After the Burlington varsity wrestling […]
ALL AREA VOLLEYBALL: To the champs go the spoils
Koenen, Lynch, Leach lead Burlington-centric 2nd annual squad By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] You really can’t have a tougher decision when it comes to deciding these postseason awards. Do you go with the bona fide star, the All-American that’s set records in the process? Or do you stick with the […]
Burling first player in Burlington girls basketball history to surpass 1,000 points
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – A grateful smile came across her face, and a sweet wave to the fans was in order. Not only were the Burlington High School parents and spectators on their feet cheering Tuesday night, but rival Waterford’s faithful did the same. She, once again, […]
Burlington wrestling dismantles defending SLC champ Elkhorn
Demons improve to 2-0 in SLC, capture tournament title By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent It wasn’t supposed to be that easy, but Burlington wrestling coach Jade Gribble probably didn’t think that his wrestlers would dominate the dual match against Elkhorn, Dec. 7, in a Southern Lakes Conference showdown. The […]
SLN ALL AREA FOOTBALL: Burlington’s Tully does it all for top spot
The Swiss Army Knife By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Last year, for the first time, we brought you the Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area Football team, ripe with our best high school players from our vast coverage area in Walworth, Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha counties. This year, we’re back with the […]