Local semi-pro football team plays in Florida By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The Southern Lakes Blue Devils hang their hats on the Average Joe mentality – working-class men who play the sport of football for the love of game. Many of them had success at the high school, college and […]
Sports & Other News
BHS to perform at centennial event
Members of the Burlington High School orchestra will have the chance to perform in front of a state-wise crowd Tuesday. The BHS orchestra will perform at the state capitol Tuesday at 10 a.m. as part of the State Centennial Kick-off Celebration. It is the 100th anniversary of the creation of […]
District calculates referendum costs
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District got finalized numbers Jan. 24 for the potential property tax impact of a trio of referendum questions that are slated go to voters April 4. District financial advisor Robert W. Baird and Co. calculated the mill rate numbers. The new set […]
Burlington grinds past Union Grove, moves into first place tie
Geiger finds outside shot for 25 points, adds 10 rebounds By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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, […]
Waterford basketball wallops Wilmot
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] And Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent On Tuesday night in Wilmot, Waterford jumped out to a 28-16 lead and cruised to a 63-35 victory in Southern Lakes Conference action. The Wolverines improved to 2-11 and 2-5 in the SLC thanks to 14 points from Matt Korman […]
Union Grove basketball girls drop 81 in victory
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The relentless full-court press. The five-player-at-a-time, hockey-line player substitutions. It’s all part of the unnerving experience that the Lake Geneva Badger girls basketball gives opponents every game. Yet through it all, Union Grove seemed unfazed by the unconventional style and cruised to an impressive 81-51 […]
Waterford’s Krattiger crushes nationally-ranked wrestler
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Jared Krattiger wrestled up a weight class to challenge a nationally-ranked wrestler and led the Waterford Union High School wrestling team to a third-place finish Jan. 21 in the Terry Kramer Open (TKO) at Fort Atkinson High School. The Wolverines wrestled Thursday against Badger […]
Divas to hit the stage for scholarship money
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Ten young women will take the stage at Veterans Terrace in Burlington Saturday, Jan. 28, in hopes of winning a $1,000 scholarship. The 11th DivaQuest competition, presented by Riverport Chorus, will be at 6 p.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. This year’s competitors are […]
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Burlington holds off Lake Geneva Badger
By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] 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 […]
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