Category: Sports

Westosha Central sprinter excels at the vault By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Sydney Rau and four other Westosha Central athletes joined Kenosha Combined Gymnastics, there was no doubt they would come together, according to eighth-year coach Nikki Cooper. Rau, a senior, has notched a handful of top five finishes in both the vault and…

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Ron Hall is peaking at the right time for Westosha Central. The senior 6-foot-5 wing, fresh off a triple-double performance at Wilmot, scored a game-high 23 points in a 55-46 Southern Lakes Conference win against visiting Waterford Feb. 5. Hall credited his 18-point performance at Delavan-Darien, where the Falcons won…

Falcons continue historic season BY REPORT SPORTS STAFF Westosha Central widened its lead in the Southern Lakes Conference following a 83-68 win against visiting Delavan-Darien last Thursday. The Falcons, who received 27 points and 11 rebounds from Jordan Easthon, jumps to 11-4 overall (8-1 SLC) and marks their best record in at least 15 years.…

Wilmot senior stars in volleyball, softball By Jason Arndt Staff Writer [email protected] It was either put away the softball gear for good, or undergo right shoulder surgery for Wilmot Union High School senior Sawyer Wightman. The was the difficult question presented to Wightman, a National Letter of Intent commit to Ferris State University, after her…

Lady Panthers overcome Central’s early charge By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Lady Panthers had the last word in a Southern Lakes Conference showdown against visiting Westosha Central Jan. 29. Down 23-19 in the middle of the first half, Wilmot Union bounced back, courtesy of strong post play, and took a 27-25 lead into halftime…

Wilmot wrestling captures fourth The Panther wrestlers took fourth among eight teams in last weekend’s Bernie Kane Classic held in Madison. Oconomowoc won the meet. Wilmot Union, who defeated host Madison East 54-24 in the first round, went on to beat Madison Memorial 58-18, but fell to Oconomowoc 51-24 in the third round. In the…

Westosha Central duo helped lead Falcons to state title By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The battery of Westosha Central’s Kayla Konwent, a catcher, and pitcher Alyssa Hrncar was one of the leading factors for the Lady Falcons WIAA Division state softball title last year. The Westosha Central High School duo garnered first-team all-state honors during…

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Even without one of their leading scorers, the Panthers defeated visiting Waterford to stay in control of the Southern Lakes Conference Friday, courtesy of a deep bench and inside game. Senior guard Sam Kirk, who is second with 12.8 points per game, missed the game due to illness. But, courtesy…

Second half keyed Westosha Central to victory By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After a halftime deadlock, Westosha Central High School produced when it counted, according to boys basketball coach James Hyllberg. The Falcons, tied at 30 against visiting Burlington, outscored the Demons 46-34 in the second half to secure first place in the Southern Lakes…

Senior’s effort not enough in nonconference loss to Bradford By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Bobby Brenner did all he could for a depleted Panthers boys basketball squad against non conference opponent Kenosha Bradford Saturday. The senior 6-foot-3 shooting guard amassed 37 points, collected nine rebounds, pitched in two steals and had a blocked shot in…