Category: Wilmot
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WIAA SECTIONAL TRACK: Panthers send relay team, distance runner to state meet
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Wilmot Union High School track and field program has developed a strong reputation for sending relay teams to the WIAA Division 1 state meet at Veterans Memorial Stadium on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus. Since 2015, the program has qualified 10 relay teams, including four on the girls…
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WIAA SOFTBALL: Panthers claim sectional title, punch ticket to state
SECTIONAL FINAL: (6) WILMOT 5, (4) BELOIT MEMORIAL 3 – 8 innings Wilmot Union High School scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning and sophomore Anna Wischnowski shut the door in the bottom half to capture a WIAA Division 1 sectional softball title Thursday in Lake Geneva. The sixth-seeded Panthers, who defeated…
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SOFTBALL: Central snaps Wilmot win streak
Falcons avenge early-season loss By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Against a scorching Wilmot Union High School softball squad, Westosha Central’s Olivia Kazumura had to bring her best effort in the pitcher’s circle, where she went head-to-head with the Panthers’ Madi Zerr on Monday in Wilmot. The Panthers, winners of their last nine games, did what…
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BASEBALL BRIEFS: Wilmot splits twin bill with Elkhorn
The Wilmot Union High School baseball team split a doubleheader against Southern Lakes Conference opponent Elkhorn on May 4. Meanwhile, on the same day, Westosha Central dropped two tightly contested games in a twin bill with Waterford. For the Panthers, they won the first game 6-3 but lost 12-2 in the rubber match to stand…
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SPORTS ROUNDUP: Westosha’s Lynch notches second at Janesville golf invite
Wilmot softball shines at Jamboree Westosha Central High School’s Paul Lynch placed second among a field of 50 golfers to lead the Falcons to a fourth-place finish at the 12-team Ashenfelter Invitational in Janesville on May 4. Lynch, who carded a 73 on the par-72 Riverside Golf Course, finished one stroke behind Kyle Willie of…
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BASEBALL: Panthers’ Peterson produces back-to-back victories
Wilmot on six-game win streak By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In back-to-back outings last week, Wilmot Union High School senior Tanner Peterson gave the Panthers what they needed, two victories to extend their winning streak to six games. Peterson, who no-hit Lake Geneva Badger on April 23, followed up with another strong outing at ninth-ranked…
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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Area teams avenge earlier losses to conference opponents
The Wilmot Union and Westosha Central high school softball teams garnered revenge last week in contests against Southern Lakes Conference opponents. For Wilmot, which lost 9-6 to Union Grove on April 2, the Panthers defeated the Broncos in a 2-1 pitcher’s duel April 25. Meanwhile, Westosha Central bounced back from a 4-3 loss at Elkhorn…
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TRACK AND FIELD: Panthers boys, girls place third at Z-Invite
Wilmot’s Ketterhagen leads area athletes The Wilmot Union High School boys and girls track and field teams finished third at the April 19 Z-Invite hosted by Westosha Central. Waterford, which won the boys title with 174 points, also notched a win on the girls side with 232 points. The Wilmot boys recorded 121 points and…
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BASEBALL PREVIEW: Panthers look to contend in competitive conference
Wilmot returns multiple starters By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Boasting eight letter winners, including six returning starters, the Wilmot Union High School baseball team looks to take the next step in the Southern Lakes Conference. The Panthers, who finished 16-9 overall, placed second to WIAA Division 1 state qualifier Burlington at 9-5 in the SLC.…
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GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: Establishing a soccer culture
Panthers experiencing growth By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In Western Kenosha County, where other sports have dominated the scene, third-year soccer coach Tim Stewart is looking to create a new culture at Wilmot Union High School. The Panthers, who play in a challenging Southern Lakes Conference, finished in the lower half in last year’s standings.…