Heiligenthal, tennis girls highlight athletes of the week

Male Athlete of the Week

Ben Heiligenthal, Catholic Central

The sophomore gunslinger was masterful in the two-minute drill Friday night.

In less than a minute, Heiligenthal led his Toppers down the field 45 yards in two pass plays, culminating with a game-winning touchdown pass to Tyler Burzawa with 2 seconds on the clock.

Heiligenthal has passed for 946 yards this season with 13 touchdowns compared to only three interceptions, good for a 115 rating.

Also considered: Tyler Burzawa, Catholic Central football. Josh Ketterhagen, Burlington boys volleyball. Cole Kresken, Catholic Central football. Jake Bauer, Waterford football.

Female Athlete of the Week

Sierra Koenen and Lydia Crabtree, Burlington tennis.

Koenen and Crabtree improved to 30-2 this season with a sectional championship Saturday at No. 2 doubles.

The girls knocked off Monona Grove and Waterford to win the Badger Sectional.

The two will compete this weekend at the WIAA Division I individual state tennis meet in Madison.

Also considered: Sara Wanasek, Burlington swimming. Jessica DeGroot, Union Grove tennis. Bridget Brockmann and Alyssa Schimelfenyg, Waterford tennis.

Team of the Week

Burlington girls tennis

For the first time in school history, the Demons qualified for the team state tournament thanks to Saturday’s sectional title.

Also, the team’s five individual state qualifiers is an all-time high. Read a feature on the team on page 1.

Twitter Talk

“Parents need to also realize that these coaches make approximately $1 per hour if that.”        – Brett Ketterman or @Brett_Ketterman on the Rodney Wedig parent-coach controversy

Best Facebook Post

(most viral post on the new Standard Press Sports Facebook page)

– Westosha Smash Girls Volleyball Photo Album (396 people reached)

What’s On Tap?

SLC girls volleyball meet, Saturday, Wilmot

Westosha Central, D1’s fifth-ranked team, is coming off an impressive Westosha Smash title. The Falcons have Burlington’s number of late, with two straight victories.

The Demons have beat the Falcons earlier this season.

These squads will undoubtedly be in the championship match, but watch out for Union Grove.

The Broncos, ranked 10^th in D1, can go toe-to-toe with both Burlington and Westosha.