By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com The Burlington girls basketball squad’s fading conference title hopes benefited from two positive results Tuesday night – a Demons win and a Wilmot loss. Behind strong games from Jessa Burling and Megan Wallace, Burlington enjoyed a successful Parent’s Night at Burlington High School with a […]
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Elkhorn captures first outright SLC title since 2011, Waterford secures second
Undefeated Elks boast 7 individual champions By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com PADDOCK LAKE – Three-time Southern Lakes Conference wrestling champion Benji Peak could’ve bragged about his individual accomplishments. After all, the junior 126-pounder is 35-2, ranked third in the state of Wisconsin, and is coming off a third-place finish at […]
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Burlington holds off rival Waterford
Lady Demons bounce back By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com In a battle for third place in the Southern Lakes Conference Tuesday night, the Burlington girls basketball team escaped Waterford Union High School with a 48-45 victory over its closest rival. Junior point guard Jessa Burling scored 19 points, grabbed 10 […]
Burlington wrestling finishes dual season above .500
By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com With the majority of his starting lineup still in their first year of high school, Burlington head coach Jade Gribble knew this season would be a learning experience for the young wrestling team. But after another dominant Southern Lakes dual victory, the Demons capped off […]
Burlington grinds past Union Grove, moves into first place tie
Geiger finds outside shot for 25 points, adds 10 rebounds By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com UNION GROVE – Burlington senior guard Luke Geiger picked the perfect time to snap out of his shooting slump. With leading scorer Nick Klug gaining extra defensive attention and being held to eight points Friday […]
WITH VIDEO: Shiffler’s 22 sparks comfortable win over Burlington
By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com UNION GROVE – Thanks to a relentless zone defense chalked with clogged passing lanes, tipped balls and uncomfortable pressure, the Union Grove girls basketball team was able to jump on visiting Burlington early Friday night. Broncos senior Janelle Shiffler led all scorers with 22 points, […]
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Burlington holds off Lake Geneva Badger
By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com And Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent Burlington started strong and held on for a 73-68 victory over Southern Lakes Conference foe Lake Geneva Badger Tuesday night in Burlington. Nick Klug pumped in four 3-pointers and 22 points, Luke Geiger added 13 and nine rebounds and Liam […]
Burlington wrestling takes 4th at Highlander
By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent One day after being battered by state-ranked Elkhorn in a Southern Lakes Conference match, the Burlington wrestling team bounced back with a solid showing in the Highlander Invitational on Friday, Jan. 20 at Homestead High School in Mequon. The Demons had nine wrestlers place […]
Flight of the Phoenix: School’s first female wrestler wins state tournament
Burlington sophomore role model for girls interested in growing sport By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com In Greek mythology, a Phoenix is a bird that rises from the ashes, obtaining new life from its predecessor. Burlington High School sophomore Phoenix Horn has breathed new life into girls wrestling as the first […]
Burlington swimmers honor teammate’s late father
Union Grove’s Bennett passed away after 4-year battle with cancer By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com And Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Union Grove senior Lucas Bennett needed only three words when asked about his father John, who succumbed to cancer after a four-year battle in November. “He’s right here,” said Lucas, […]
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