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Toppers hang on for win

Toppers hang on for win

Passing attack leads CCHS to victory By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Facing a replenished and hungry conference opponent on Sept. 23 the Catholic Central football team relied on its passing attack to come out with a 37-34 win over Living Word Lutheran at the Topper Bowl. “We are extremely […]

 
 

Burlington bounces Wilmot in SLC tilt

Burlington bounces Wilmot in SLC tilt

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington High School volleyball team cruised to three-set sweep of visiting Wilmot in a Tuesday Southern Lakes Conference match. The Demons, who defeated the Panthers, 25-9, 25-10, 25-6, improved to 17-3 overall and remained unbeaten in league play at 3-0. Teri Little, Burlington co-coach, […]

 
 

Waterford run game overpowers Grove

Waterford run game overpowers Grove

By Tim Wester Correspondent After winning the Southern Lakes Conference title last season, the Union Grove football team looked for another stellar campaign in 2022. The Broncos, however, opened the 2022 season with three straight losses and looked to snap the harsh trend on Friday, Sept. 9 at Waterford. But […]

 
 

Using his head

Using his head

Waterford’s Chris Bird heads the ball toward the goal during the first half of a Sept. 3 game against Big Foot-Williams Bay. The Wolverines picked up its first win of the season, 4-3. (Photo by Michael Stefanich)

 
 

Grinding it out

Grinding it out

Demons go back to ground game for first victory By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After watching his team lose its first two games with a pass-happy attack, Burlington coach Eric Sulik vowed some changes. “Our inability to establish a run game is killing us,” he said following the Aug. […]

 
 

Demon runners finish in middle of the pack

Demon runners finish in middle of the pack

Team hosted county meet at school district forest Standard Press Staff The Burlington High School cross country Team hosted the Racine County Invitational Aug. 26 and captured third place in both the boys and girls competitions. It was the first time the Demons hosted the county meet at the School […]

 
 

Parade to honor Little League champs

Parade to honor Little League champs

  Members of the Burlington 9-10 Little League state championship team will be honored with a parade through Burlington Friday evening. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Menards and proceed into Burlington on Milwaukee Avenue. The procession will turn into downtown Burlington along Pine Street and continue to […]

 
 

Rivermen in Lo’L championship hunt

Rivermen in Lo’L championship hunt

The Waterford Rivermen are headed to the 101st Land O’ Lakes Grand Championship series in Monches, Wisconsin, on Saturday, Aug. 20, after hosting a double header in the regional playoffs, and beating out the Hartland Oilers and Brookfield Bulldogs on Aug. 14. The team includes Austin Baker (front, from left) […]

 
 

Waterford shooting team wins national championships

Waterford shooting team wins national championships

Wolverines dominate the competition at national meet The Waterford Wolverine Shooting Team emerged as champions in four categories at the Scholastic Clay Target Program national competition in Marengo, Ohio, July 5-16. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of the team – our athletes and their families,” said Scott […]

 
 

So long, farewell, to the community I love, Burlington

So long, farewell, to the community I love, Burlington

     Don’t let the headline fool you. I’m not moving. So no, you’re not completely rid of me. But I am leaving the Burlington Standard Press and Southern Lakes Newspapers. After a two-hour interview in Kenosha, and a short phone conversation the following morning, I accepted a new job […]