Wrestling team places sixth at Mid-State Tournament By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The East Troy High School wrestling squad closed 2014 on a strong note at last week’s Mid-States Tournament on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. East Troy finished sixth overall in the 32-team event and came home with a pair […]
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Boys go 1-2 for the week
Trojans host Evansville tonight By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There has been one constant when it comes to the East Troy High School boys basketball team and its non-conference schedule. The Trojans won’t shy away from competition. In less than a week, East Troy faced off with three perennial powerhouse programs […]
Girls continue to struggle on the court
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent For several minutes at a time each game, the East Troy High School girls basketball team shows signs of improvement. But for now, those minutes just aren’t frequent enough. The Trojans committed 67 turnovers in the two-game Badger Holiday Tournament last week, as they fell 52-23 […]
Kiwanis club amps up for 100th anniversary celebration
By Kellen Olshefski Editor This year marking its 100th anniversary, the Elkhorn Kiwanis Club is taking on some new initiatives including satellite clubs and new events. To begin with, Kiwanis member Julie Lopez, whose husband, Henry, is the president of, said the Kiwanis governor will be first visiting the Elkhorn […]
School Board election will require primary
Deadline extended to Friday in Troy Township supervisor race By Tracy Ouellette Editor There will be at least one local election that will require a primary on Feb. 17 for the 2015 Spring General Election. East Troy Community School District Board of Education member Martha Bresler is running for re-election […]
Shine a blue light
First National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Friday On Jan. 9 the FBI National Academy Association and partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide are promoting National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, the association stated in a press release promoting […]
Tough loss
Brodie Runez, who had seven points in the game, fights his way between two defenders during the Whippets 64-39 loss to non-conference opponent Lake Geneva Badger at Whitewater High School Jan. 2. (Bob Mischka Photo)
Holding his own
Adrian Casillas (195#) gets a victory over Derek Wagner of Sheboygan with a pin during the Mid-States Wrestling Classic tournament at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dec. 29-30. WHS finished 13 out of 33 schools. Casillas placed eighth in his class. (Bob Mischka Photo)
Lady Whippets continue winning ways
Team remains undefeated after knocking off two tough opponents By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The still undefeated Whitewater High School girls basketball team put together yet another strong showing last week, knocking off two tough opponents and continuing to look like a very strong all around team. Against non-conference foe […]
Home Run Club to host fundraiser Jan. 14
The East Troy Home Run Club is hosting a fundraiser at the Pizza Ranch, 28 W. Hidden Trail, Elkhorn, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The purpose of this club is to develop the fundamentals of baseball and to provide a competitive program for local […]