Team photographer will be honored at Catholic Central High School By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The area’s only AAA Semi-Pro Football team is returning to its roots Saturday evening. The Southern Lakes Blue Devils, fresh off a five-game winning streak thanks to a 24-21 victory last Saturday night, will […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Waterford beats Burlington in extras, advances to state for 2nd straight summer
Second trip features more experienced squad By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Waterford Senior Legion head coach Jon Todryk has been with his group of players for the past four years. He’s emphasized team play and team chemistry, leaving petty things like stats on the back burner. The result […]
Survival mode: Cancer fighter, Blue Devils photographer will be honored
Local woman trusts body, battles breast cancer By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Imagine actually having cancer but your doctor insists you’re fine and all you need is a little less chocolate and caffeine. Holly Barrett unfortunately had to live that hell and wait more than a year before learning her […]
Burlington Little Leaguers survive, advance to state
Frank Roth 11s, 12U & Juniors keep seasons alive By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor If you asked the average person in Wisconsin about Burlington, they’d probably first mention the coat factory followed by Tony Romo and Chocolatefest. Well, the Burlington Little League is becoming a staple just like the […]
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: Hard work pays off for Union Grove’s Ryan
Loaded Lady Broncos dominate second all-area squad There are a few familiar faces on the 2015 All-Area Softball Team. Last year’s player of the year, Allie Trudeau, is back near the top for the Union Grove Broncos. Also, star players like Mackenzie Kyle, Alyssa Schimelfenyg, Tay Lewis and more […]
Haas, Epping, Kerkhoff to enter baseball Hall of Fame Sunday
Ginger Beaumont monument unveiled, three to be inducted Sunday By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It will be an induction ceremony like no other in the Burlington Baseball Hall of Fame’s six-year history. Along with the unveiling of the Ginger Beaumont Monument, which was erected at Ginger Beaumont Field […]
ALL-AREA BASEBALL: Waterford’s Malecki masterful on the mound
Mutter, Melendrez carried big sticks in 2015 If your last name begins with “M,” it’s pretty safe to say you had a good spring baseball season in western Racine County in 2015. Dylan Malecki, Aaron Mutter and Zach Melendrez led their respective teams, Waterford, Burlington and Union Grove, to […]
Q & A: Tony Romo speaks on Dez Bryant, near-miss at Country Music Awards, next year’s fantasy football convention
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Tony Romo pulled a Steph Curry. Much like the NBA Finals MVP did a few weeks ago with his daughter Riley joining him in the post-game press conference, Romo’s annual presser at Burlington High School was joined by family. During the second question […]
Remembering his roots: Romo will never forget where he came from
In 12th year, Tony Romo Camp bigger and better than ever Like fine wine, Tony Romo seems to get better with age. Not only on the football field, where he enjoyed his best individual and team success just five months ago, but more importantly in his hometown and with […]
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Cowboys star QB Tony Romo goes 1-on-1 with Mike Ramczyk
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor On Thursday afternoon, Southern Lakes Newspapers Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk conducted an exclusive interview with 1998 Burlington High School grad and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo at his annual football camp. The former classmates played catch, and Romo didn’t take it easy on the […]
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