By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent A good team is likely going to remain good or get even better, if all goes according to plan this season for the Burlington Combined girls swimming team. Burlington Combined is comprised of Burlington, Burlington Catholic Central, East Troy, Union Grove and Waterford. The […]
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State tourney the ultimate goal for Union Grove volleyball
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent State or bust. That is what the Union Grove volleyball team is living by this season. And with a formidable group of talented and experienced players returning to the team this season, it’s hard to argue with the team goal. The Broncos are returning […]
Union Grove’s Kohlhagen signs with D1 Western Carolina
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Union Grove senior volleyball player Savannah Kohlhagen has benefitted from the experiences of her older sisters, coaches, and club volleyball players. Now Kohlhagen is looking to cash in her knowledge and experience at the Division 1 college level after committing to Western Carolina (NC). […]
Union Grove soccer a sleeper in Southern Lakes?
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Could this be the year that the Union Grove boy’s soccer team finally turns the program around? Broncos coach Sean Jung certainly sees the potential. Union Grove returns a talented and experienced roster that could be a sleeper in the Southern Lakes Conference. “Historically […]
Union Grove football bashes Evansville in season opener
Team enjoys strong offseason By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Union Grove football squad started off year two of the Jordan Hein era in style Friday night. Playing at home against Evansville, the Broncos led 19-0 at the half and cruised to a 25-6 nonconference victory behind Jameson Radke’s […]
Union Grove legion advances to state tourney
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Union Grove Post 171 Senior Legion baseball team coach Mike Arendt can’t wait to show off his pitching depth in the Wisconsin State American Legion Class AA Tournament in Baraboo. Union Grove (12-9), who is ranked third in the state in the Class AA […]
Union Grove’s Miller money in state all-star game
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent It’s one thing to make an all-star game, but it’s another to make a difference. Union Grove High School graduate Ben Miller certainly made a difference for the East All-star team two weeks ago. Miller earned the victory on the mound in the East’s 3-2 […]
Union Grove’s Wilks will play D1 volleyball at UWM
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent For many 15-year-old kids, the only commitment they make for the summer is to avoid doing chores around the house. But in the case of 15-year-old Union Grove junior Kylie Wilks, her summer commitment was to play volleyball for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In […]
Cowboys star Tony Romo returns home, says best years are ahead
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On the morning of June 25, reporters and fans alike gathered at Burlington High School to pick the brain or even catch a glimpse of the city’s favorite son. Dallas Cowboys quaterback Tony Romo, a 1998 BHS graduate, returned to his hometown for the […]
2014 All-Area Softball: Union Grove’s Trudeau pitches her way to the top
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Last week, we looked at the top baseball players among Burlington, Catholic Central, Union Grove and Waterford high schools. This week, it’s the ladies’ turn. This will be our final reflection of the spring season, the 2014 All-Area Softball team. The biggest thing that […]