Sports & Other News

Elkhorn area

Upended

      In last week’s game against Wilmot, a lopsided loss for Elkhorn, Cody Denius (No. 14) takes a Wilmot player to the ground causing Elk Jacob Burmeister to go airborne. See more Elkhorn Area High School sports in the Independent. (Nick Parisi)    

East Troy area

Netters eye up conference title

Tennis team remains undefeated in regular season By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It became apparent early in the 2019 season that the East Troy and Big Foot-Williams Bay girls tennis teams were going to battle for the top spot in the Rock Valley Conference. The Trojans can check that goal off […]

East Troy

This land is your land

Ice Age Trail chapter members leading free hikes on Saturday In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Walworth/Jefferson County chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will sponsor free 2-, 5-and 7-mile guided hikes on Saturday, Sept. 28, as an introduction to Wisconsin’s 1,200 plus mile Ice Age National […]

Walworth Big Foot

Fast moves

      Big Foot-Williams Bay goalie Ethan Hubanks, shown in a game earlier this season, goes out to take possession of a ball heading his direction. The Chiefdogs soccer team’s next home contest is Monday against Edgerton. See more area sports in the Times/Reporter. (Bob Mischka photo)

Lake Geneva Badger

Creating a crease

      Badger High School quarterback Grant DuMez (No. 1) follows blocker Cole Gabor-Pullen (No. 22) for a 2-point conversion against Burlington Sept. 20. The Badgers fell to the Demons in the Southern Lakes Conference match up. See more Lake Geneva sports in the Times/Report. (Rick Benavides photo)

Elkhorn

Hitching’ a ride

An unexpected group of visitors made quite a buzz on the final day of the Walworth County Fair on Labor Day – a swarm of bees. After separating from their home hive, according to local beekeepers, the swarm – including the queen bee – rode to the fairgrounds in the […]

Walworth-Fontana area

A sweet crew

A fundraiser was held at Goodland Park in Sharon recently to raise money for the Sharon Park District for new playground equipment. Among the helpers that day was this crew at the bake sale, including (not in order): Billiejo Rehberg, Patience Welch, Gracie Gallagher, Lito Alicea, Sue Hofer and Audree […]