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Jan 17, 2025 | 
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MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Badgers are listed on the Associated Press (AP) Top 25, fueled by a five-game winning streak and senior point guard Kamari McGee. His standout performance in Wisconsin’s dominant 80-59 win over Minnesota showcased his ability to rise to the occasion when his team needed him most.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
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RACINE, WI — Mitchell Middle School students recently had the unique opportunity to learn about life, discipline, and resilience from professional boxer and coach Jerome Lambert. A rising star in the boxing world, Lambert balances his professional career with mentoring young athletes through his Boxing Saved Lives Academy at Flex Gym. His visit provided students with a look at how dedication in the ring can shape success in life.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
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KENOSHA, WI — Adam Haas has clinched the title of World Champion in the U18 Boys -74.9 kg (165 lbs) weight class at the prestigious 2024 GAMMA Youth MMA World Championships. Haas is a standout student-athlete at Shoreland High School in Kenosha, and he attended the world championship in December in Jakarta, Indonesia, with more than 500 elite fighters from 78 countries that showcased the next generation of MMA stars.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
racinecountyeye.com | Nick Payne
RACINE, WI — St. Catherine’s basketball fans witnessed history Tuesday night as junior guard Laila Collier-White surpassed 1,000 career points with a 32-point performance in the Angels’ commanding victory over Wilmot. The final score was 90-62. Collier-White needed 21 points to reach 1,000, and she wasted no time. She exploded in the first half, hitting the milestone before halftime with a series of smooth jump shots, fast-break finishes, and a perfectly timed three-pointer.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
racinecountyeye.com | Nick Payne
RACINE, WI — DeMarion Cobb is a standout running back from Culver-Stockton College and Racine Saint Catherine’s, and he is on the verge of making history as the city’s second football player to enter the NFL Draft. His rise from a local high school athlete to a college football captain has been marked by perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
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RACINE, WI — At 32 years old, Keenia Eickler received an infertility diagnosis, a condition that impacts about 12% of women of childbearing age in the United States. For Eickler, who maintained a healthy lifestyle, the news was shocking and disheartening. “How could this happen?” she recalled. She never thought she’d become a mother, but in 2023, she and her husband welcomed baby Hope. Beginning in 2020, Eickler and her husband began trying to start a family.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
racinecountyeye.com | Nick Payne
RACINE, WI — The long-anticipated revival of holiday high school basketball in Racine took center stage on November 30, 2024, with the Holiday Basketball Showcase hosted at Racine Case High School. Spearheaded by Marcus West and his organization, I AM LEGEND ATHLETICS (IALA), the event marked the return of top-tier basketball to the community after a 15-year hiatus. The showcase featured five games and highlighted local talent who played before packed stands.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
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RACINE, WI — Mariano Talamantez, a senior at St. Catherine’s High School, has been named as a finalist for the 2024 NFL Latino Youth Honors. Recognized for his achievements on the football field, in the classroom, and in his community, Talamantez represents the Green Bay Packers in this prestigious program. From an early age, he stood out, excelling naturally in academics, athletics, and relationships.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
racinecountyeye.com | Nick Payne
MADISON, WI – On a brisk and rainy evening at Camp Randall Stadium, Racine St. Catherine’s Angels etched their name into Wisconsin high school football history winning the 2024 WIAA D4 state football championship game against Baldwin-Woodville with a 26-22 victory. St. Catherine’s was Racine’s last-standing high school football team still in the running . The Angels (14-0) entered the championship game with an unblemished record and wasted no time asserting dominance.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
racinecountyeye.com | Nick Payne
Racine, WI— The St. Catherine’s Angels football team is on the brink of history. With an undefeated 13-0 record, the Angels are set to compete for the WIAA Division 4 state championship against the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Following a gritty 12-6 victory over the St. Catherine’s has captured the attention of the Racine community, rallying support for their journey to glory.
