Burlington 70, Mount Horeb 65 (OT) By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It had everything the people could possibly want, on a Saturday afternoon two days after Thanksgiving. Burlington boys basketball hosted Division 2 nonconference foe Mount Horeb in a holiday treat of a season opener, and fans enjoyed plenty of […]
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Late rally sparks Burlington’s upset victory over Union Grove
Burlington 40, Union Grove 34 Lady Demons overcome late deficit, knock off defending champs By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] It’s only November, and it was only the conference opener, but the Burlington girls basketball team sent a message to two-time defending champion Union Grove Tuesday night – we’re coming. […]
Experienced Waterford girls basketball searching for improved season
Girls Basketball Preview Eight back for Lady Wolverines By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls basketball team features eight seniors and expects to be back among the class of the Southern Lakes Conference this season. The Wolverines won 54-41 Nov. 18 in a non-conference […]
Union Grove girls basketball gears up for big season
SLC two-time defending champs won’t become complacent By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Overconfidence will not be an issue for the Union Grove girls basketball team. At least not on coach Rob Domagalski’s watch. The veteran coach is making it a top priority to ensure no player loses focus as […]
Goethal, Hocking lead Catholic Central all-conference nods
Metro Classic All-Conference Football Second team defense DE: Kyle Goethal, sr., Catholic Central. DT: Bryce Hocking, sr., Catholic Central. Honorable mention WR: Cole Pankau, sr., Catholic Central. ILB: Chad Zirbel, jr., Catholic Central. DB: Aaron Rueber, sr., Catholic Central. Volleyball Honorable mention Anna Hackbarth, […]
Officer convicted of drunken driving resigns
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A City of Burlington police officer charged in December 2015 with drunken driving has resigned. Eric Mitchell, who was charged in Walworth County Circuit Court with drunken driving, having a prohibited alcohol content and criminal damage to property, submitted his written resignation to City Police Chief […]
Youthful Burlington basketball will lean on stars, Catholic Central shifts offensive focus
Boys Basketball Previews By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With a 15-10 overall record and 10-4 mark in the Southern Lakes Conference last season, the Burlington boys varsity basketball team made it all the way to sectionals. The Demons ran into a more physical, punishing Fort Atkinson squad in the sectional […]
Area schools get good grades: All but two exceed expectations on state report cards
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With standardized testing scores finally available throughout the state, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued its 2015-16 school reports cards last week – with area schools faring particularly well. All area schools ranked at least as meeting expectations on the DPI’s scale, with several exceeding […]
Burlington girls basketball hoping to take next step
Burling leading experienced bunch By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The time may be now for the Burlington girls varsity basketball team. With an experienced core of returning players, Mary Parker’s squad is looking to compete with the best competition in the Southern Lakes Conference. Junior guard Jessa Burling, a first […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” ~ Henry Van Dyke The staff at Southern Lakes Newspapers wishes everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!