By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com It was a big year for Waterford sports in 2017, highlighted by plenty of wrestling state accolades, a historic volleyball conference title and . Here’s a list of some of the best accomplishments: – Baseball – sectional final – Josh Butscher, Kelsey Radobicky – State […]
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Rohner’s 30 helps Waterford snap 7-game skid
Lady Wolverines dominate glass, looking to turn season around By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls basketball opened 2018 with a win, and snapped a seven-game losing streak. The Wolverines won 67-44 Jan 2 at home in a non-conference game against Kenosha Indian Trail. Waterford […]
UNION GROVE SPORTS TOP 10: Individuals highlight state-heavy 2017
Westine Report Top Sports Stories of 2017 By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The Union Grove High School athletic program had plenty of unforgettable moments in 2017. The Westine Report takes a closer look back at some of the triumphs, failures and tear-jerking moments in its top 10 for 2017. […]
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2017 – 6. Burlington girls soccer enjoys historic season
Despite flu, goalie Anderson notches 13 saves in OT thriller By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com A fifth straight conference championship and school-best 15-2-3 record highlighted the Burlington girls soccer team’s greatest season in program history. It almost ended at state, as the Lady Demons took Oregon to double overtime in […]
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2017 – 5. Tony Romo retires from NFL, joins TV broadcast booth
Former Demon chooses family time over risk of further injury By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com A few months after sitting out most of an entire season as the Dallas Cowboys quarterback and losing his starting job to rookie Dak Prescott, 1998 Burlington High School graduate was given an offer he […]
ALLEY TALLY: Towne & Country Lanes, Burlington
Tues. Nite Mixed: 12/26 Ladies High Game: Taylor Melahn – 238 Ladies High Series: Taylor melahn – 701 Mens High Game: Adam Gebel – 279 Mens High Series: Adam Gebel – 766 Other High Series: Jason Wrobel – 670, Ethan Witterholt – 666, Theresa Riemer – 658, Kimberly Enright – […]
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2017: 3. Catholic Central football forfeits season
Injuries, numbers take toll, Toppers forced to play JV schedule By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com A rich football tradition was bruised in 2017. After injuries decimated the Catholic Central football team, losses piled up and numbers dwindled, the Toppers had no choice but to forfeit the remainder of their season. […]
TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2017: 2. Legendary football coach Don Dalton passes away
Dalton was AD, football coach, took care of community By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com The game-changing effects left by “Demon Don” Dalton on not only his former players but also community members will be felt in Burlington forever. One of the most influential educators and coaches in Burlington High School […]
TOP SPORTS STORY OF 2017: Burlington volleyball captures 3rd state title in 7 years
Lady Demons overcame youth, rough start to season By Mike Ramczyk sports@southernlakesnewspapers.com State titles don’t come around too often. In 2017, the Burlington girls volleyball team knocked off an undefeated River Falls squad back in November to capture the team’s third state championship. The team’s rocky start turned into […]
ROUNDUP: Burlington wipes out Wilmot, BUW gymnastics 2nd in state
By Troy Sparks Sports Correspondent The Burlington wrestling team had no problems with Wilmot Union on the road last Thursday in a Southern Lakes Conference dual match to close out the year. The Demons won 12 of their 14 matches in a 61-6 team win. They are the […]
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