Category: Sports
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Westosha/Union Grove gymnasts make All-State team
By Dan Truttschel~Sports Correspondent Four members of the Westosha Central-Union Grove girls gymnastics team recently earned All-State honors from the Wisconsin High School Gymnastics Association. Leading the pack is senior Aslyn Wolcott, who was named first team on the bars. Joining Wolcott are senior Patience Spinler, second team (all-around), and freshmen Lexie Biggs (all-around) and…
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Panther baseball team confident for 2013
By Dan Truttschel~Sports Correspondent There already were plenty of reasons for optimism when the Wilmot baseball team opened 2013 practice sessions two weeks ago. But now that the defending Southern Lakes Conference champions finally have been able to get outside – once as of early this week – that excitement has reached a fever pitch.…
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More numbers raise expectations for Wilmot track teams
By Dan Truttschel~Sports Correspondent With increased numbers on both rosters comes higher expectations and hopes for the Wilmot boys and girls track teams this spring. Longtime Wilmot coach Norm Preo said this week he’s been pleased to see more athletes signed up to compete on both squads. “The number of athletes on each team is…
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Panthers look to find replacement for Wood
By Dan Truttschel~Sports Correspondent The recent past has been filled with success for the Wilmot softball team, including a pair of trips to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament and four straight Southern Lakes Conference titles. Many of the key contributors to those teams now are sharing their skills at the collegiate level – but…
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Koenig leads Westosha boys at Bradford
By Dan Truttschel~Sports Correspondent The Westosha Central boys and girls track teams both placed third at Saturday’s Kenosha County Indoor Track Championships at Kenosha Bradford. Central had 96 points in the final boys standings, while the girls recorded 91 points. Kenosha Bradford won the boys title with 134 points, followed by Kenosha St. Joseph’s with…
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New coaches take over at Wilmot
Change is definitely in the air this spring for the Wilmot softball program. A core of standouts have graduated and taken their skills to the collegiate level, but that’s not the only difference Panthers’ fans will see. Also gone is former longtime head coach Bob Movrich, who retired at the end of 2012, and was…
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Falcon softball ready for return
By Dan Truttschel~Sports Correspondent The 2012 season ended in stellar fashion for the Westosha Central softball team, as the Falcons closed the spring at the WIAA Division 1 State Tournament in Madison. Where the recently begun 2013 campaign ends remains to be seen – but there’s little doubt the Falcons have plenty of firepower left…
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Wilmot girls come up just short of state
By Dan Truttschel~Sports Correspondent On paper, last week’s Division 2 sectional semifinal between the Wilmot girls basketball team and Milton looked about as even as it could be. As it turned, that was the case on the floor as well. Both teams slugged it out until the end, but Milton had a just a bit…
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Sequoits focus on positives after playoff loss
By Todd Rohde~CORRESPONDENT The Antioch boys’ basketball took to the court Feb. 27 in their postseason showdown knowing that they were a big underdog and that they more than had their work cut out for them, as they were squared up against one of the area’s top teams. But even with the above…
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Lady Hawks strive to be competitive
By Todd Rohde~CORRESPONDENT The Johnsburg softball team comes into the new season optimistic about their chances of being competitive and successful out on the field. And the Lady Skyhawks have plenty of reasons to be confident, as they have plenty of experience and leadership to build on this year. “I don’t see why we can’t…