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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SEASON PREVIEW: 2-time state qualifier Burlington features pitching, new-look lineup
Demons attempting third consecutive trip to state tournament By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It’s easy to look at a high school baseball team winning a state title and following it up with another state appearance and exhale, “Wow!” Bystanders who have had the pleasure of watching the Burlington varsity baseball […]
Waterford slays rival Union Grove, captures regional crown
Rohner averaging 26 in playoffs By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Minutes after upsetting rival Union Grove, the Waterford girls basketball team proudly carried its WIAA regional championship plaque over to their student section and led a boisterous chant of “We believe that we will win.” The sixth-seeded Wolverines, who […]
Burlington upsets Union Grove, moves within one game of first place
Burling outshines Bull with 22 points in clash of stars By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Union Grove girls basketball coach Rob Domagalski stood silently with his arms folded in disgust in the final moments of his team’s lackluster performance at Burlington. The Demons out-rebounded, out-hustled and out-played the Broncos […]
Badger basketball turns up pressure on Burlington for 2nd win
Turnovers, missed free throws spell doom for Burlington By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – It was simply one of those games for the Burlington varsity boys basketball team – a real stinker. On Friday night at home, it didn’t matter that visiting Lake Geneva Badger had only one win […]
Crayton wins 100th match, Travis strives for state, Burlington continues perfect season
Burlington closes dual season tonight at Union Grove By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent Nate Crayton has some unfinished business to complete before he closes out his high school wrestling career. The Burlington 182-pound senior and two-time state qualifier recently became the latest to join the 100-career win club in […]
JOAN F. STURDEVANT
Joan F. Sturdevant, 79, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Oak Ridge Care Center. She was born in Dellona on May 2, 1938, to David and Irene (nee Gasser) Moon. She spent her early life in Lake Delton. On March 27, 1954, she was united in […]
Koehnke’s big night fuels Catholic Central’s 2nd victory
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With several key injuries and youth all over the court, the Catholic Central boys basketball team will take a victory when it can. That was the case Monday night, when the host Toppers struggled to fend off nonconference foe Faith Christian, a team they usually […]
Clark lifts Lady Broncos past Waterford
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent After winning three straight Southern Lakes Conference championships, Union Grove girls basketball coach Rob Domagalski doesn’t care about style points in victories. The Broncos certainly didn’t win any style points at rival Waterford Thursday, Jan. 4. Union Grove squandered a nine-point second half lead […]
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2017: 4. Burlington teacher, coach leaves for tour in Iraq
Sireno opts to head overseas to help brother, country By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It’s a heartwarming story of bravery and courage. Sprinkle in plenty of love: love for the United States, a brother and a patient, loyal wife. Andy Sireno is an inspiration to us all, and while […]