OK, OK, OK, calm down. This is not a scathing criticism of the Burlington Community Aquatic Center staff or anybody in particular. For those that don’t know, the city’s new pool, perhaps the best thing that has ever happened to the community across all ages, is scheduled to close […]
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Catholic Central grits way to first football victory since 2016
Toppers rally, smash-mouth style prevails in 4th By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Sure, it was only nonconference, and the result won’t affect playoff hopes. But the Catholic Central football team made a resounding statement Friday night at the Topper Bowl – we’re back. A dynamite contest saw the […]
Right next door
Burlington police didn’t have to travel far Monday afternoon to respond to a car crash at the corner of Jefferson and Dodge streets in the city’s downtown Monday. This car ended up crashing into and knocking down a light pole that came to rest on an overhead utility line. According […]
MEET THE DEMONS: Introducing 2018 state softball runner-up Burlington
Bridi Allen Softball is: where I am happy and get to spend time with my friends We made it to state because: we have all the necessary elements of a good team, and we loved playing together so much we didn’t want it to end Favorite song: “Hey, Soul […]
BREAKING: Burlington softball falls in state championship, gains perspective with unforgettable season
Six-run inning too much to overcome By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MADISON -The heartbreak of an emotional, frustrating state championship loss was evident as the Burlington softball players accepted their individual state runner-up medals moments after Saturday’s 7-1 loss to Sun Prairie at Goodman Diamond in Madison in the Division […]
Burlington soccer overcomes frightening injury to capture 3rd straight regional championship
Fifth-seeded Demons travel to No. 1 Waunakee Thursday at 6 By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] SAUK CITY – Sam Naber was straight killing it Saturday afternoon. The freshman attacking midfielder, one of Burlington soccer’s strongest two-way threats, only needed 10 minutes to exert her will in a WIAA Division 1 regional […]
Season ends in heartbreak for Catholic Central softball
Late rally thwarted by error, walk-off By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] OAKFIELD – Sydney Robson immediately broke down in tears after the conclusion of Tuesday’s WIAA Division 5 softball sectional semifinal in Oakfield. The Catholic Central senior pitcher sat and sobbed behind the dugout for a few extra minutes, as […]
Burlington softball rallies to capture regional championship
Burlington hosts Elkhorn Tuesday in sectional semifinal By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Coaches constantly preach the value of experience. Senior leadership. It’s something that can separate the good teams from the great teams, and usually the most high-pressure situations reveal a team’s level of experience. Enter Thursday’s WIAA […]
Union Grove soccer edges defending champ Burlington for 1st conference title in school history
Panyk’s goal proves to be the difference in close battle By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] UNION GROVE – The midfield team hug simply wasn’t going to be enough after a win this big. So Daphne Sieg and the rest of her Union Grove girls soccer teammates, moments after a […]
Burlington baseball inches closer to first place
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] One extra-inning thriller wasn’t enough. The Burlington baseball team wanted more Tuesday night at conference-leading Wilmot. Much like their victory last week at Waterford, the Demons squandered an early lead and went to extra innings, only to win it in the eighth, 3-2. For their […]
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