Category: Wilmot

  • Bailey returns to the Lady Panthers soccer field

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After a difficult 2015 campaign, the Lady Panther kickers are hoping this year’s early-season success is a sign of sustained improvement. Wilmot Union High School returns nine starters, including captains Stephanie Sanderson and McKenna Stanek, from a team that finished 5-10-5 (1-5-1 Southern Lakes Conference). The Lady Panthers had their…

  • Wilmot rules relay races

    Boys relay squad breaks school record, Martin and Rebecca Alter lead the girls By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Not only did the Panthers 400-meter relay squad break a school record Thursday at Westosha Central, they also etched their names on top of the state rankings. Wilmot Union High School’s team of Anthony Poco, Anthony Klein,…

  • Lady Panthers start softball season with a bang

    Wilmot drubs Lake Geneva 23-0 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In a highly competitive Southern Lakes Conference, Lady Panthers softball coach Pat Dopke knows the 2016 season presents a series of challenges, including front-runner and WIAA Division 1 state champion Westosha Central. But, if Wilmot’s meetings against the Lady Falcons last year – and the…

  • Wilmot’s Kirk, Sjong part of SLN all-area squad

    By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor We watch a ton of games, and I mean a ton. Every Friday night from late November through late March, some Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and even Mondays, the sports staff of Southern Lakes Newspapers is on the sidelines, combing the action with a fine-tooth eye. Whether it’s Sports Editor Mike…

  • Central seeks another record-breaking year

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Westosha Central High School’s track program could be another year for the record books, if history is any indication. The Falcons, coming off a girls Southern Lakes Conference title, and boys second-place finish, return a bulk of school record holders. For the Lady Falcons, the squad returns eight letter-winners, led…

  • Wilmot nets two senior all-stars

    Wilmot Union High School is sending two basketball players to the annual Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association senior All-Star game held at JustAGame Fieldhouse in the Wisconsin Dells. The game held in June will have Division 2 South representation from Sam Kirk of the Lady Panthers while Bobby Brenner is playing on the boys squad. Brenner’s…

  • ALL-AREA SPORTS: Wilmot freshman phenom steals the show

    Barthel, Hebior, Brenner near top of inaugural squad   By Jason Arndt [email protected] There was no shortage of accolades this fall sports season, which created a daunting task of compiling a top ten all-area squad comprised of the best performers. Between Westosha Central and Wilmot Union High School, there are 15 combined sports, and if…

  • Ultimate Frisby: QB’s five touchdowns lift Wilmot past Greendale

    WIAA Playoffs: Wilmot 39, Greendale 6     Wilmot will face state power Waukesha West Friday night   By Jason Arndt Staff Writer GREENDALE – Behind a strong offensive line and AJ Frisby, Wilmot Union High School tallied 286 yards rushing en route to a 39-6 Level 1 win at Greendale, setting up a WIAA…

  • Nindl, Frisby lift Wilmot past rival Westosha

    Wilmot 42, Westosha Central 14   Panthers bulldoze smaller Falcons behind offensive line   By Jason Arndt Sports Correspondent Mason Nindl had confidence in his core of Panthers’ offensive linemen entering a western Kenosha County clash against Westosha Central High School. The Wilmot Union High School senior scored two total touchdowns, had 11 carries and…

  • Wilmot football secures fourth straight victory

    Wilmot 34, Burlington 27     By Jason Arndt Sports Correspondent There was no letting up for Wilmot Union High School in a Southern Lakes Conference showdown at Burlington Friday. In the matchup, which featured the Panthers balanced rushing attack and the arm of Demons’ Cal Tully, Wilmot came out ahead 34-27. Five rushers for…