Boys hoops teams getting mad for March It’s the mooost wonderful tiiiime of the year. No, I’m not talking about Christmas or college football bowl week. Of course I’m referring to the pure insanity, excitement and Oscar-caliber drama that is March Madness. Whether it’s high school or college […]
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High school and community sports from Western Racine County
Lady Demons bow out in playoff opener
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The momentum was shifting. Slowly but surely, the Burlington girls basketball team was inching its way back into a WIAA Division 1 playoff game in the second half Feb. 26 at Oconomowoc. Burlington freshman Jessa Burling’s layup cut the Cooney lead to 48-39, and […]
BREAKING: Furious comeback lifts Waterford to sectional final
WIAA D2 SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL: Waterford 53, Monona Grove 51 Seniors spark second straight double-digit comeback By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor JANESVILLE – No lead is safe against the comeback kids, who were at it again Thursday night. Waterford senior Shauna Malchine capped a 27-14 rally with […]
Waterford rips Union Grove, two wins from state tournament
Lady Wolverines take rubber match By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Two games in the postseason, two wins for the Waterford High School girls basketball team. Magic might be in the works if such a pace continues. The Wolverines routed Elkhorn 62-36 Feb. 27 at home in a WIAA Division […]
Season ends for Ice Force hockey
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Waukesha Wings forward Jake Nemeth broke a 2-2 tie with a goal at 10:05 in the third period and sent the Greendale Ice Force to a 3-2, season-ending loss Feb. 19 in a WIAA regional final game at Naga-Waukee Park in Hartland. The Greendale Ice […]
Third-seeded Catholic Central hoops opens playoffs Tuesday night
Players embracing roles, enjoying best basketball of season By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Catholic Central boys basketball team is a prime example that it doesn’t matter how you start, but more how you finish. The Toppers took their fair share of lumps and bruises under first-year Kyle […]
BREAKING: Bird, Fisher capture state wrestling titles
VIDEO: Bird saves his best for the end By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor MADISON – Josh Bird put two fingers in the sky, representing his second state championship in three years. One year after exiting the Kohl Center gym with his head down in defeat, Bird beamed at the legion […]
Waterford wins regional title
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Fueled by a 14-1 fourth-quarter run that turned a five-point deficit into an eight-point lead, the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team won a WIAA Division 2 regional title at home 40-31 over Union Grove Saturday night. The Wolverines advance to play New […]
Undefeated Whitewater basketball rewriting record books
At 22-0, state’s No. 1 team opens playoffs Friday By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Every season Whitewater High girls basketball coach Judy Harms comes up with a theme for her basketball team. This season, Harms’ theme for the Whippets is to write their own history. And that’s […]
From injury to victory: Union Grove wrestlers overcome steep odds
Ryan, Kieslich, Braley never gave up By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent In the unlikeliest of situations, injuries have created a strong bond between the Union Grove High state qualifying wrestlers. Seniors Adam Braley and Cole Ryan, along with junior Brett Kieslich have all persevered through serious injuries over […]
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