Team wins fourth in a row By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Union Grove girls basketball team maintained a top spot in Southern Lakes Conference play Monday when the Broncos edged host Delavan-Darien 42-34 and avenged an early season loss to the Comets. Union Grove, which won its fourth straight […]

Cade Willis falls in finals to close friend, looking to postseason By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Cade Willis and Jake Stritesky go way back. Sparring partners for years, the two state-ranked wrestlers are best of buddies off the mat. On the mat, it’s a strong competition, and the two friendly rivals […]

Team finishes challenging 8-day stretch By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Union Grove boys basketball team went through the arduous task of playing four games in a span of eight days. But according to coach David Pettit, there isn’t necessarily wrong with that, and sometimes breaks the monotony of practicing […]

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Union Grove boys basketball team overcame a sluggish start and a 16-point deficit to defeat visiting Delavan-Darien in Southern Lakes Conference play on Monday. The Broncos, who entered halftime trailing 33-24, saw their deficit widen to 53-37 with 9:55 left in regulation before they […]

Junior wrestler ‘fired up’ By Jason Arndt Editor Union Grove junior wrestler Cade Willis said his win against Delavan-Darien on Jan. 23 fired up his intensity entering the Highlander Invite at Homestead High School the following day. Cade Willis, top-ranked in Division 1 at 132 pounds by Wisconsin Wrestling Online, […]

By Tim Wester Correspondent Luke Peterson’s patience has certainly been tested the past two seasons. Two years ago, as a sophomore, Peterson patiently waited for his chance while freshman standout Cade Willis dominated at 106. Then Cooper Willis entered the program and dominated in the same fashion last year. Now […]

Team pounds Prairie 71-20 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Broncos could have buckled with less than four minutes of regulation in a tightly contested battle with visiting Wilmot on Dec. 20. But, the youthful Union Grove girls didn’t break under pressure, even as the Panthers battled back take a […]

Willis brothers return to the mats By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove coach Andy Weis has plenty of enthusiasm for this season with 33 wrestlers in his program. But, with four wrestlers gone from last year’s squad, his enthusiasm will be tested. Sectional qualifier Keith Storm-Voltz and Barron Masi graduated, […]

By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove and Elkhorn feature two completely different styles of girls basketball. The Elks rely on a methodical style of play with a front line consisting of players taller than 6-foot-2. The undersized Broncos, who do not have a player taller than 5-10, rely on uptempo, […]