SPORTS STORIES OF THE YEAR DQ ends Bird’s storied wrestling career Two-time state champion Josh Bird suffered an unfortunate end to his storied career at a WIAA regional back in February. According to the referee at Muskego High School, Bird hit his opponent with aggressive, clubbing blows that teetered […]
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SPORTS STORIES OF THE YEAR: 3. Catholic Central advances to basketball state title game
Heiligenthal nearly led Toppers to promised land By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Ben Heiligenthal’s basketball dominance nearly brought the Catholic Central boys program another gold ball. The 2016 CCHS graduate’s 30 points and 10 rebounds per game, coupled with key roles from the likes of Aaron Rueber, Frank Koehnke, Cole […]
SPORTS STORIES OF THE YEAR: 2. Burlington volleyball makes improbable state run
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] An underdog all season, the Burlington girls volleyball team saved its best for the postseason. In early November, the Lady Demons, buoyed by the disqualification of top-seeded Westosha Central, took their No. 2 spot to the state tournament with ease. But at the state tourney, […]
SPORTS STORIES OF THE YEAR: 1. Burlington baseball wins state
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It’s that time of year again. We’re taking a look back at the best of 2016, which featured historic team and individual accomplishments, plenty of controversy and a ton of new coaches. The year brought heart-warming tales of help, along with heartbreaking defeats and personal […]
Dynamic duo, big second half pushes Burlington hoops past Kenosha Bradford
Klug, Geiger among league scoring leaders By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] KENOSHA – The Honda Classic at Carthage College may have resulted in a 1-1 record for the Burlington boys varsity basketball team, but Tuesday’s impressive victory may have provided a glimpse at the promising ceiling for the young Demons. […]
Waterford wrestling wins E.H. Stech Invite
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Seven Wolverines wrestled for titles and Waterford won the team title Saturday at the E.H. Stech Invitational at West Allis Central High School. Waterford wrestles Dec. 29 and 30 in the Lourdes Academy On the Water Classic at UW-Oshkosh. The Wolverines lost 43-23 […]
Longtime Burlington running coach takes over Catholic Central track
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Longtime Burlington High School cross country head coach Rick Koceja was planning a meet against crosstown rival Catholic Central for next fall. The retired teacher contacted Toppers track coach Sean Birren, who said he didn’t think he was returning to the team next spring. The […]
High school basketball player returns to court one year after car accident
Neuhaus receives standing ovation, looks forward to rest of season By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] A winter storm warning featuring heavy snow, low visibility and slick road conditions grounded most basketball action in southeast Wisconsin Friday night. But the Catholic Central High School administration moved its boys varsity basketball up […]
Area sporting events cancelled this weekend
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Demons fans will have to wait until next week to catch any basketball, wrestling or gymnastics action. All sporting events scheduled Friday and Saturday for Burlington High School have been either postponed or cancelled. With snow accumulations of 7- to 11-inches expected, sparking a Winter Storm […]
ROUNDUP: Late free throws lift Union Grove over Burlington
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor And Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Union Grove junior Riley Hale had ice in his veins Tuesday night, as his four free throws in the final minute helped the Broncos edge Burlington, 61-60, in a Southern Lakes Conference clash. The Broncos (3-3, 1-1 SLC) squandered […]
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