Category: Sports

Williams named Player of the Game with 23 points By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Using patience and a slower pace, Westosha Central High School’s boys basketball squad defeated Shoreland Lutheran 57-39 in Saturday’s All-Star Honda Holiday Classic showdown played at Carthage College. With exception to a game-opening basket by Shoreland Lutheran’s Collin Doerflinger, the Falcons…

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Wilmot Union High School duo of senior Jake Morgan and junior Jacob Wagemann are still unbeaten after capturing titles in last weekend’s Kenosha County Invitational. Host Kenosha Bradford won the Invitational with Wilmot finishing fourth and Westosha Central taking fifth among the eight schools. Morgan, in the 152-pound division,…

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Everyone knew it would be a power struggle in a boys basketball matchup between county rivals Westosha Central and Wilmot Union High School Dec. 15. The showdown played at Westosha Central endured five lead changes and three stalemates in the first half, before the Falcons jumped ahead in the second…

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Entering its Southern Lakes Conference wrestling match against Westosha Central, the Wilmot Panthers had the date circled on their calendar, according to Wilmot Union High School coach John Watson. Watson, a Westosha Central graduate, also has three assistants with Falcon roots. “Every year, if we beat Central, we are doing…

Wilmot loses heartbreaker against Comets Westosha Central 60, Waterford 42 According to James Hyllberg, the Falcons were able to take control early, crediting the team’s defensive efforts in a 60-42 defeat at Waterford Friday. The Southern Lakes Conference victory gives Westosha Central a four-game winning streak (4-1, 2-1 SLC). The win against the Wolverines is…

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Wilmot Union High School’s boys basketball squad hit the century mark in a drubbing of Southern Lakes Conference rival Lake Geneva Badger Dec. 10. It is the first time in more than 10 years the Panthers accomplished that feat. The Panthers, who had five shooters score in double digits, carried…

Wilmot girls now 5-0 and rolling By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With a high pressure defense and deep bench, Wilmot Union High School extended its girls basketball winning streak to five games, defeating visiting Southern Lakes Conference opponent Elkhorn Friday. The Panthers 69-30 route of Elkhorn gives them a 5-0 start, its best since the…

State qualifier seeking fourth bid By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Entering the Wilmot Union High School wrestling season, Jake Morgan has qualified for the WIAA Division 1 state tournament three years in a row. Panthers’ coach John Watson hopes to send him to a fourth, and if his last two matches are any indication, he…

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Five Kenosha County schools – one goal – to win a Classic-8 Conference boys hockey title. The Kenosha Thunder, a team consisting of four Westosha Central and three Wilmot Union High School athletes, has already taken the WIAA and conference by storm with a 6-1 record. The Thunder, which return…

By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Wilmot Panthers continue their scorching stretch, producing their third straight girls basketball win of the season following a 59-52 decision against visiting Shoreland Lutheran last Thursday. Wilmot Union High School, led senior Sam Kirk’s 23 points, trailed 31-25 entering halftime, but took advantage of shorthanded Pacers squad. “We were…