Category: Westosha Central
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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Falcons looking for return to state stage
By Jason Arndt Editor When a basketball team returns the bulk of its lineup from an epic run to the WIAA Division 2 state championship series, replicating the feat is a challenging proposition. That level of expectation is what Westosha Central faces entering the 2018-19 boys basketball season. Last season, the Falcons finished 22-5 overall…
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BOYS HOCKEY PREVIEW: Thunder hockey looks to regain form
By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent In the highly competitive Classic Eight Conference, the Kenosha Thunder co-op hockey program brings back several area representatives for another season, including Westosha Central senior goalie Joseph La Forge. The Thunder, a Kenosha Unified School District program, also has players from Wilmot Union High School. La Forge, who accounted for…
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SLC FOOTBALL: Wilmot’s Brenner picks up trifecta of achievements
After his senior season, where he led the Southern Lakes Conference in sacks and tackles for loss, Wilmot Union High School defensive lineman Kevin Brenner was named conference player of the year. Brenner, who collected 9 1/2 sacks and 15 tackles for loss, also finished fifth in total tackles with 85. The defensive player of…
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GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Falcons undergoing a youth movement
By Jason Arndt and Daniel Schoettler Editor and Sports Correspondent The Westosha Central High School girls basketball team does not have much varsity experience, but according to second year coach Mindy Stewart, her team of youthful Falcons are fearless. She said the team’s fearless approach, and willingness to learn, has shown in practices and on…
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Shoopman garners multiple honors
Hitter joins Falcons duo, Wilmot’s Leber on all-state team After Laura Shoopman completed her senior season at Westosha Central High School, the girls volleyball player picked up three honors, including All-American recognition. Additionally, Shoopman joined senior teammates Kennedy Muff and Sierra Lee on the all-state team, where Wilmot Union High School middle hitter Karina Leber…
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WIAA BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Central boys come up short in state pursuit
Falcons drop sectional final to Franklin By Jason Arndt Editor Although the Westosha Central High School boys volleyball team fell one game short of reaching the WIAA state championship series, Falcons coach Drew Cox could not be more proud of his team, considering what they accomplished in his first season. The fourth-seeded Falcons, who upset…
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Banner season continues for Badger’s Koeppel
By Jason Arndt Editor Claire Koeppel has had a banner senior season for the Lake Geneva Badger co-op swim team. Entering the WIAA Division 1 sectional swimming and diving competition Nov. 3 at Greenfield, Koeppel already produced a stellar season in the Southern Lakes Conference, where she notched more than a dozen individual victories along…
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WIAA BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Central stuns top-seeded Muskego
Falcons to host Franklin 7 p.m. Thursday By Jason Arndt Editor After defeating Greendale to open WIAA tournament play, the Westosha Central High School boys volleyball team had a daunting task on Tuesday, when the Falcons visited top-seeded Muskego in the sectional semifinal match. If playing on the road against No. 1 Muskego was challenging…
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WIAA GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Demons stop Westosha’s state pursuit
By Jason Arndt Editor In the last five years, the Demons have invaded the dreams of the Westosha Central girls volleyball program, which has endlessly sought redemption for a return trip to state. Looking to shed themselves of the nightmare, host Westosha Central challenged the defending state champion Burlington in Saturday’s WIAA Division 1 sectional…
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WIAA GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Westosha Central garners another regional championship
Falcons sweep away visiting Fort Atkinson By Jason Arndt Editor Aside from three deadlocks in the contest, the Westosha Central High School girls volleyball team coasted to a sweep of visiting Fort Atkinson Oct. 20, courtesy of an aggressive offense and high-pressure from the service line. The second seeded Falcons, who defeated county rival Wilmot…