The Burlington Standard Press, published by Southern Lakes Newspapers, is winner of five awards for journalistic excellence in the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s 2015 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards – first place for business coverage, lifestyle pages and best use of social media-sports, as well as third-place for special pages and […]
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BBW gymnastics shut out of state, first-year coach finds positives
Hegemann excited to bring back most varsity performers next season By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Did you know the basketball great Michael Jordan once returned after taking a year off to the game he loves, only to have his Chicago Bulls upset in the second round? This was the same […]
Despite valiant effort, season ends in OT thriller for Catholic Central basketball
By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent Despite a great showing in what was a thrilling game pushed into overtime, the girls Catholic Central basketball team ended its season last Friday with a 60-55 loss in a Division 5 regional semifinal against Living Word Lutheran. The No. 7 seed Lady Toppers […]
Heart of Racine County photo contest underway
The Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for photos from the public for its next community guide. Photos should emphasize the area by featuring the people, places and things that make the Heart of Racine County special. Suggestions include people participating in area recreational activities, having fun at […]
Overtime thriller ends in heartbreak for Union Grove basketball
Coast-to-coast layup attempt rims out as time expires By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] MIDDLETON – With about 5 seconds remaining on the clock, Union Grove sophomore Brooklyn Bull had one mission – put the basketball in the hoop and send her team to its first state tournament. Stoughton led, 35-34, […]
Referendum information being distributed, questions answers
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School district officials are working vigorously to get the word out about an upcoming referendum that will ask voters if they favor allocating $12.2 million toward a revamp of the field house and other athletic amenities. After months of discussion, the WUHS School […]
Local student, team in sync for skating national title
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s no joke when Dagne Olson says she’s spent more time traveling – and skating – in the past month than she has in a classroom at Burlington High School. Monday was her first day back “in a month, and it was only a half day.” […]
Frederick keys Westosha in victory over Union Grove
Falcons face Fort Atkinson Saturday By Jason Arndt [email protected] Nic Frederick was too much for visiting Union Grove to handle, as No. 1-seeded Westosha Central drubbed the Broncos 88-66, and advanced to Saturday’s WIAA Division 2 regional title game against Fort Atkinson. Frederick, a 5-foot-10 sophomore, scored a […]
Mutter’s buzzer beater lifts Burlington past Wilmot, sets up rivalry rematch
No. 2 Burlington hosts No. 6 Waterford Saturday night at 7 Check out Mutter’s game-winning bucket, as captured by Mike Ramczyk: By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Burlington basketball coach Steve Berezowitz’s power play paid off in a major way Friday night. His team down, 69-68, with 3.2 […]
Stay tuned here tonight for playoff basketball coverage
Editor’s Note: Stay tuned to Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk (@mikeramczyk17) and Editor/Sports Assistant Jason Arndt (@thejasonarndt) for LIVE UPDATES of Burlington, Catholic Central, Union Grove and Waterford boys basketball playoff action. Around 10:30 p.m., be sure to check in here to www.myracinecounty.com along with www.mykenoshacounty.com for game stories, photos […]