By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor For the Burlington High School football team, Friday was a chance to finish its season on a high note – the focus on football and the future. Union Grove, meanwhile, didn’t really seem to have its mind on football at all, and perhaps with good […]
Sports & Other News
Hilltoppers fall in finale against Angels
By Bud Milroy Correspondent A Catholic Central quest to share the Midwest Classic Conference South Division title was squashed decisively Friday night by Racine St. Catherine’s. The Angels posted a 41-16 victory, dropping CCHS to 3-2 in the MCC and 5-4 overall. “I’m very impressed,” said CCHS coach Tom Aldrich. […]
Demon boys’ volleyball team edges Tremper
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor It wasn’t an easy way to finish the Southeast Conference regular season Monday. The Burlington High School boys volleyball team – ranked No. 6 in the state – hosted SEC-undefeated Kenosha Tremper (ranked No. 5 in the state) and came away with a 22-25, 14-25, […]
Londre finishes among top 16 at state
By David Paulsen Correspondent A stellar high school tennis career came to an end for Burlington’s Stephanie Londre, but not before she finished in the top 16 at state for the second year in a row. Londre, who was the No. 8 seed at the WIAA State Individual Tennis Tournament […]
Kleitsch leads runners at SLC meet
By David Paulsen Correspondent A 10th-place finish at the Southern Lakes Conference Meet Saturday earned Burlington High School senior Michelle Kleitsch first-team all-conference honors. “Michelle had an awesome kick, passing eight runners in the last 300 meters,” noted head coach Rick Koceja. “She has worked extremely hard and deserves to […]
Swimmers put up strong times at invite
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor At a different invite against some of the best teams in the state, the Burlington co-op swim team still managed to hold its own Saturday. The squad, with 11 top-10 finishes, took fifth at the meet. Host Waukesha South/Mukwonago won in a rout with 442.5 […]
Standouts for the Week of Oct. 21, 2011
Male Athlete of the Week Greg Steffens, Waterford Union High School football: Steffens may have only scored once Friday night, but that one touchdown counts for more when it’s the only score of the game. Steffens scored from one yard out in the second overtime, as Waterford edged out […]
The Great Guinea Caper brings local youth a ‘Pullet Surprise’ win
By Patricia Bogumil Staff writer Ben Hildebrant, 15, was fine just limiting his personal acquaintance with backyard fowl to chickens. But Ben’s appreciation for guinea fowl quickly took flight when a pair of characters named Dot and Dip snuck into his family’s life. Ben’s humorous account of Dot and Dip’s […]
Abbondonza!
Vendor Elizabeth Rebeja of Waterford displays the homegrown, pesticide-free vegetables she grows in her home garden at the Waterford River Market. The last chance of the season to browse the bounty of fresh produce on sale in Village Hall Park is Wednesday, October 26. Enjoy fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, and […]
Waterford gears for playoff showdown with Greenfield
Waterford is headed to the WIAA football playoffs and, oh, what a trip it’s been. It seemed only fitting that the final game of the regular season – and the Southern Lakes Conference football title – came down to a double overtime last Friday. Waterford, in spite of gaining just […]
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