Author: Jason Arndt
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Zeebees’ second half downs Westosha Central
Falcons allowed 21 first half points By Report Sports Staff Coming off a winning effort against Milwaukee Washington, Westosha Central High School could not maintain the same intensity against visiting nonconference opponent Zion-Benton Friday, dropping a 40-22 verdict. Despite the loss, the Falcons demonstrated signs of improvement from last year’s showdown against the Zeebees on…
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GIRLS TENNIS: Lady Panthers sweep Delavan-Darien
Wilmot shuts out Comets in four of seven matches By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While sophomore Bianca Andersen jumped to 12-1, her Lady Panthers squad swept host Delavan-Darien in a Southern Lakes Conference showdown Thursday, and allowed just three total Comets’ points through all seven matches. Andersen, who started the season 9-0, defeated Paulina Cruz…
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GIRLS GOLF: Carlson, Nolan, Scheppa lead Lady Falcons past BHS
Seniors Lexi Carlson, Colleen Nolan and Mallory Scheppa helped Westosha Central/Shoreland Lutheran to a 188-209 Southern Lakes Conference win against Burlington Thursday at Brighton Dale Links’ Red Pines Course. Carlson, who had 44 strokes, finished one ahead of Colleen Nolan (45) while Scheppa scored a 47 for third best among all 10 golfers on the…
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Westosha Cheer sets clinic for Sept. 18
Westosha Central High School’s back-to-back state champion cheerleading squad is holding a Kiddie Clinic on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the school, 24617 75th St. The fifth annual event for K-8 children affords them an opportunity to learn fundamental cheerleading skills, including jumps, motions, sideline cheer, among other aspects with…
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Supplies available at Sharing Center
Back to School drive helps eligible children start year off right By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When students return to school this week, some children won’t have the needed supplies. But the Sharing Center of Trevor is teaming up with local businesses to make sure those needs are met. The Sharing Center, which spent the…
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Area mothers continue mission
Nonprofit organization gave away dresses Saturday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer About five years ago, two area mothers and their daughters came together with one mission, making dreams become a reality for high school girls. The mission, known as A’s Dress Closet, is a nonprofit organization that offers dresses and accessories to girls unable to…
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TENNIS PREVIEW: Lady Falcons start season on high note
Team returns several letter-winners By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When a tennis team returns nearly all of its letter-winners, high expectations could emerge, but don’t tell Lady Falcons’ coach Pat Brings that. “Not going to look too far ahead,” Brings said as she enters her eighth season. “I take one match at a time.” Westosha…
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Wheatland teen dies in Rockford motocross crash
Services set for Saturday in New Munster By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Nicole Lootans would be starting her freshman year at Westosha Central High School Thursday. But, a tragic motocross crash Sunday in Rockford took the opportunity away from her, according to the Rockford Register-Star. The Register-Star reports the 14-year-old was unresponsive when family members…
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Fair organizers pleased with new features
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While attendance may have been lower than last year, overall feedback – courtesy of several new and reintroduced features – pleased Kenosha County Fair organizers. “I am still crunching the numbers, but ballpark estimate is about 10,000 less than last year,” said Fair Director Denise Zirbel, adding Saturday’s rain and…
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SISTERLY RIDE
Duo with Westosha Central roots excelling on the ground The Capra sisters swept the Pony Classes at the Kenosha County Fair last weekend. Melissa Capra captured the Western Grand Championship in Pony Pleasure, and finished second to her younger sister, Meghan in the English portion. The sisters are members of the Brighton Bombers/Explorers 4-H Club.…