Sports Stories of the Year By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent In a sports calendar full of triumphs and near misses, the Union Grove High School sports program had plenty of action-packed and record-breaking moments in 2016. Here are the 10 unforgettable moments and achievements from this past year. […]
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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 […]
Union Grove wrestling nabs first SLC win
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Jake Kies didn’t waste time taking out his competition at Delavan-Darien Thursday, Dec 8. The senior grappler squashed Joey Schlieger in just 15 seconds to earn the commanding pin at 195. Kies’ was one of nine Broncos to score victories on the night to […]
SLN ALL-AREA FOOTBALL: All-purpose quarterback Nelson leads tri-county squad
Waterford, Burlington lead Racine County contingent By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For the first time, the Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area Football squad will take into consideration all 15 of its high schools. Though Williams Bay doesn’t have a varsity football team for the first time, Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk along […]
Defending SLC champ Burlington eager for state return
Four-school roster highlighted by solid senior core By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Even powerhouse programs go through transitional seasons – if you can call it that. For the first time this decade, the Burlington/Badger/Wilmot varsity gymnastics squad didn’t send a single athlete to the state tournament last season. Longtime head […]
Waterford’s Lemke, Union Grove’s Goder featured on area hockey team
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Greendale Ice Force finished 1-1 over Thanksgiving weekend in the Beloit Memorial Holiday Tournament. The Ice Force lost 6-3 to Green Bay United Nov. 25 and beat Milton 5-2 Nov. 26. Greendale plays Brookfield/Catholic Memorial Saturday at Wilson Park in Milwaukee. Wilson […]
ALL-AREA VOLLEYBALL: Waterford’s Grunze grabs top spot
SLN All-Area Volleyball By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With the Christmas season approaching, it’s time to fill your hearts and minds with a stocking stuffer – the inaugural Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area volleyball team. The super team features athletes from all 15 of our schools, including 15 girls varsity and […]
Catholic Central’s Bleser, Waterford boys lead area swim squad
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent On the strength of a handful of key returnees, the Burlington Co-op boys high school swim team is ready for the 2016-17 season. The Demons competed in their first meet of the season, the Southern Lakes Conference Relays, Thursday at Delavan-Darien High School in […]
Small ball: Union Grove seeks way to curb height deficit
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent What is the best way to combat a lack of height on a basketball team? That is the question that Union Grove boys basketball coach Dave Pettit must answer as his team looks to build off a strong finish last season that saw the […]
Late rally sparks Burlington’s upset victory over Union Grove
Burlington 40, Union Grove 34 Lady Demons overcome late deficit, knock off defending champs By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It’s only November, and it was only the conference opener, but the Burlington girls basketball team sent a message to two-time defending champion Union Grove Tuesday night – we’re coming. […]