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No. 9 UW-W Baseball Wins NCAA Regional

By Chris Lindeke, Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Related Links:

Game 2 Box Score

Game 1 Box Score

NCAA Whitewater Regional Web Page

Postgame Video Interviews (Head Coach John Vodenlich and Matt Korman)

The No. 9 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team claimed the NCAA Whitewater Regional championship with a 12-8 victory against No. 20 Aurora (Ill.) in the second of two games played Sunday at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium.

The Warhawks (36-9 overall), who claimed their first regional title since the format shifted to a four-team tournament, will take on No. 12 UW-Stevens Point Friday and Saturday, May 27-28, in a best-of-three series in the NCAA Super Regional Round.

After dropping the first game of the day by a 13-8 score, UW-Whitewater responded well in the night cap, posting 14 hits and getting clutch pitching performances on its way to a 12-8 triumph and the program’s first regional championship since 2016.

Centerfielder Zach Campbell and third baseman Matt Korman led the offense. Campbell finished 4-for-4 with three runs scored and three runs batted in, while Korman registered two hits, including a three-run homer, and tallied three runs scored and four RBIs.

Left fielder Matt Scolan and second baseman Sam Vomhof each totaled two hits and two runs scored. Shortstop Bennett Frazer collected two hits and two RBIs, and first baseman Nick Paget, right fielder Jacob DeMeyer and cather Ryan Norton each plated one run.

Cade Berendt tossed the first five innings to pick up the win, improving to 7-0 for the season. Sam Paden pitched three-plus innings to bridge the gap to Donovan Brandl, who got the final three outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.

The three UW-W pitchers combined to strand 10 Spartan runners in the contest.

The two teams traded runs in the first inning. Campbell’s two-out double to right center plated Vomhof to give the Warhawks the early lead. Aurora (36-11) responded in the bottom half of the frame with two runs to take the lead.

Korman homered with two outs in the third for his second long ball in as many days, giving UW-Whitewater a 4-2 advantage. The Spartans cut their deficit to 4-3 with a run in the bottom of the inning.

The Warhawks broke the game open in the fifth with four runs. Paget started the scoring with a run-scoring base hit up the middle and was followed by Korman, who smashed a single to right center that scored one run. DeMeyer added an RBI double and Frazer hit a sacrifice fly for an 8-3 lead.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Spartans rallied for two runs before Scolan threw out a third run trying to score on a base hit to left, keeping the UW-W lead at 8-5.

Aurora threatened again in the sixth, but Paden pitched out of it, leaving the bases loaded with a fielder’s choice ground ball to short.

UW-Whitewater added insurance runs in the seventh and eighth. Frazer knocked a base hit to center to score one run before Norton hit a sacrifice fly to left in the seventh. In the eighth, Campbell came through with a two-out, two-run double to right center to make it 12-5.

The Spartans touched home plate three times in the bottom of the ninth before Brandl retired the final three batters of the contest.

In the first game of the day, Aurora plated seven runs in the fifth inning and three more in the sixth to take a commanding lead. UW-W scored six times in the ninth inning before the rally came up short.

Korman collected three hits, including two doubles, with one run scored and one RBI. Scolan knocked in three runs, while Vomhof tallied two hits and one run scored. Second baseman David Rubin finished 2-for-4 with one run scored and one RBI and Campbell and Paget each added one hit, one run scored and one RBI.

Pitcher Cam Anfang dropped to 4-1 on the season with the loss. Nick Rector and Trey Bretl each pitched in relief.

The winner of this week’s Super Regional series will earn a trip to the NCAA Division III World Series, which is set for June 3-8 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

UW-Whitewater and UW-Stevens Point played four times during the regular season. The Warhawks took three of the four meetings, all played at Miller Stadium in Whitewater.

Full USH 12 Westbound Closure, Lake Geneva to Elkhorn – Monday night

Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the Walworth County Public Works Department.

US 12 westbound towards Elkhorn will be closed overnight on Monday, May 23 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for overhead bridge deck repair at Springfield Road. The closure will be from the WIS 120 interchange in Lake Geneva to the County NN Interchange in Elkhorn.


As always, all operations are weather dependent, and subject to change.
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in
Wisconsin’s Southeast region:
· Follow us on Twitter: @WisDOTsoutheast
· Visit the region’s 511 website: https://projects.511wi.gov/region/southeast/

The image on the homepage, “Road Closed” by Moeview is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Seniors in the Park Presents “C’mon, C’mon” and “Licorice Pizza”

“C’mon, C’mon”
Tuesday, May 24, 1 p.m.
(Drama/Family) Rated R (Language); 1 hour, 49 minutes (2021)
When his sister asks him to look after her precocious nine year old son, a radio journalist (Joaquin Phoenix) embarks on a cross country trip with his nephew to show him life away from the big city. Nominee for 2022 AARP Movies for Grownups Best Intergenerational film.

“Licorice Pizza”
Please note: This is the first in SIP’s summertime mid-month Wednesday movie series! Wednesday, May 25, 1 p.m.
(Comedy/Drama/Romance) Rated R (Language, sexual references, drugs); 2 hours, 13 minutes (2021)
Growing up, running around, and falling in love for the first time in the San Fernando Valley, California, in 1973, this film was nominated for 3 Oscars: Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay. Stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman and Sean Penn.

This Week’s City & School Board Meetings

City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
(In Person and Virtual)
Cravath Lakefront Room – 2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/296820509
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: 1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 296-820-509

City of Whitewater Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
City Manager’s Conference Room – 2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Please join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You may also attend in
person at address above.
https://meet.goto.com/973097453
You can also dial in using your phone.
1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 973-097-453

Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda (click on “meetings” in upper right corner) includes employment of high school principal.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street
6:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85145451784?pwd=De5haENph0-3kPmvNwldJe6L1bQ0k9.1
– Passcode: 927229
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 851 4545 1784
– Passcode: 927229
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Closed Session
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OPEN SESSION
7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87230027251?pwd=c1VES2dLOGxpQThhTkRpNDRNc0VHUT09
– Passcode: 908896
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 872 3002 7251
– Passcode: 908896

City of Whitewater Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
Location: Cravath Lakefront Conference Room, Second Floor of Municipal Building
312 W. Whitewater St.
This will be an IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us via computer, smart phone or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81911824188
Or Telephone: 1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 819 1182 4188

No. 9 UW-W Baseball Punches Ticket to Regional Title Game on Sun. a.m.

By Chris Lindeke, Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Box Score

NCAA Whitewater Regional Web Page

The No. 9 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team used a timely offense and strong pitching Saturday to defeat No. 20 Aurora (Ill.) 8-4 on the second day of the NCAA Whitewater Regional at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium.

The Warhawks (35-8 overall) will play in Sunday’s regional championship game against the winner of tonight’s Aurora/Augustana game. First pitch of the contest is scheduled for 11 a.m.

UW-Whitewater smashed three homers and totaled 13 hits in Saturday’s game. Kade Lancour allowed two runs over seven innings to improve to 9-0 on the year. Cade Berendt tossed the final two frames in relief.

Left fielder Matt Scolan tallied three hits, including a solo home run, a triple and a bunt single, and knocked in a pair of runs. Third baseman Matt Korman tallied two hits, including a two-run homer, and designated hitter Sam Paden registered two hits, including a two-run homer and a run-scoring double.

Catcher Ryan Norton posted two hits, two runs scored and one RBI and second baseman David Rubin collected a pair of hits.

The Warhawks were first on the board thanks to Scolan’s solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the third, his sixth of the year and second of the regional tournament.

After the Spartans (34-10) took the lead in the top of the fourth, UW-Whitewater responded in the fifth on Paden’s go-ahead, two-run homer to make it 3-2.

The Warhawks turned the game in the sixth. Following a 1-2-3 top half by Lancour, Korman hit a two-run homer the opposite way to right field, his fourth of the season, to increase the advantage to three runs. Norton and Paden hit RBI doubles later in the frame to make it 7-2.

UW-W added an insurance run in the eighth on a bases-loaded walk by Scolan.

Aurora tallied twice with two outs in the top of the ninth, but Berendt induced a pop-up with the tying run in the on-deck circle.

A UW-W loss Sunday would force a decisive seventh game of the regional to start approximately 45 minutes following the completion of Sunday’s first game.

#FlashbackFriday with the Historical Society: Rail Yard c.1900

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

This Sunday (May 22) from 1:00-4:00, the Whitewater Historical Society will be holding its Open House at the Depot Museum. It’s a celebration of the completion of the permanent Whitewater History Gallery that includes eight exhibits from pre-1837 to c.1990.

As a special attraction, in the museum’s temporary gallery, we are fortunate to feature Don West’s c.1900 model of the Whitewater rail yard. The 8 feet by 3.5 feet model features buildings, trains, and structures in an accurate presentation of the rail yard around 1900. You won’t want to miss it!

One of the photographs that Don used to depict the rail yard was this one, a Henry Scholl glass plate negative taken around 1900. He even decorated his engine on the model from this photo. Several more c.1900 railroad photos and other railroad items are on display in the museum’s temporary gallery this Sunday and will continue to be on display beginning in June when the museum is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society collections.

(2988GP, Whitewater Historical Society)

Obituary: Timothy P. Ryan

It’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our brother, Timothy P. Ryan.

Born in Chicago to Rita and Jack Ryan. Fond brother of John (d. Marsha), Terrance (Jan) and sister Mary Rita. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews, and also survived by many loving cousins. We would be remiss if we failed to mention the bevy of friends that have become more like family throughout Tim’s lifetime.

Retired Honolulu Police Officer, veteran of U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry (Tropic Lightning), volunteer for Whitewater Lakes Lions Club and friend to all animals.

Said to have a heart of a lion, that heart suddenly stopped Feb. 12th 2022. He will be missed.

The Wisconsin celebration of life will be held June 11th 11 to 4 at the Whitewater Lake Lion’s Club. Please bring along photos to share and memories to tell.

As per Tim’s wishes, a mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Augustine by-the-sea in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 14th followed by inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl).

In lieu of flowers, Tim’s favorite charity was Father Flanagan’s Boys Town in Nebraska: 402-498-3025.

Thank you all for your support during this sad occasion.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

No. 9 UW-W Baseball Tops MSOE in NCAA Regional Opener

By Chris Lindeke, Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Friday, May 20, 2022

Game Stats

NCAA Whitewater Regional Web Page

The No. 9 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team surged to a 10-run lead and hung on late Friday for a 10-6 triumph against the Milwaukee School of Engineering in the first game of the NCAA Whitewater Regional at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium.

The Warhawks (34-8 overall) advance to face the winner of the Augustana/Aurora game on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

UW-Whitewater tallied six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to break open a close game. After the Warhawks added two more in the sixth, the Raiders (27-17) responded with six in the top of the seventh, tallying three before a rain delay and three more after play resumed to cut into their deficit.

Cam Anfang and Cade Berendt combined to keep MSOE off the board in the eighth and ninth innings, allowing UW-W to preserve the victory.

Westin Muir struck out nine batters over six-plus innings to improve to 10-2 on the season. Making his first appearance of the year, Donovan Brandl recorded the first two outs of the seventh before Anfang took over following a brief second rain delay.

Left fielder Matt Scolan led the Warhawks at the plate with two hits, including a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the first, two runs scored and three runs batted in. First baseman Nick Paget collected two hits, two runs scored and one RBI, while second baseman David Rubin finished 2-for-4 with one run scored and one RBI.

Third baseman Matt Korman posted two hits, one walk and one run scored and catcher Ryan Norton chipped in with one hit, one run scored and one RBI. Shortstop Bennett Frazer also plated a run for UW-W.

UW-Whitewater struck twice in the first on Scolan’s solo homer and an error by the Raiders.

In the fourth, Norton plated a run on a single to right, and Korman scored from third on a passed ball. Rubin’s double to left center made it 5-0 before a two-run double by Scolan and a wild pitch to increase the lead to 8-0.

Paget delivered an RBI single in the sixth and came around to score on Frazer’s bases-loaded walk to increase the margin to 10.

MSOE drew four walks during its six-run seventh inning. Anfang finished the inning on a strikeout.

Berendt pitched around a hit and an error in the ninth, leaving the tying run in the on-deck circle with a fielder’s choice and a strikeout.

UW-Whitewater last played Aurora in 2012, posting a 6-5 win in 10 innings at the NCAA Tournament. The team last played Augustana in 2016, tallying a 15-3 victory in the NCAA Tournament.

Obituary: Christopher A. Rossmiller, 57, of Elkhorn

Christopher A. Rossmiller, age 57, of Elkhorn passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Mercyhealth System in Janesville.  He was born on December 25, 1964 to Raymond and Sandra (Taylor) Rossmiller.  Chris worked for ITW Shakeproof in Illinois formerly of Elkhorn.  He was also the owner and operator of Rossmiller Lawn Care in the Whitewater area.  Chris was united in marriage to Frances Hernandez on September 20, 2014 in Darien.  He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. 

Chris is survived by his wife, Frances; children, Sandra Berg, of Elkhorn, Ashley (Stephen) Busch, of Martinsburg, WV, Crasondra (John) Barber, of Stoughton, and Corey Hernandez, of Delavan; 11 grandchildren, Anthony, Aiden, Cantley, Amelia, Lincoln, Olivia, Emma, Johnny, Kaylie, Blake, and Nautica; two brothers, Ray Rossmiller and Kevin (Helen) Rossmiller; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Bella.  Chris is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Sandra; son, Lucas; and a stepmother, Faye.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Ave in Delavan.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.  MONROE FUNERAL HOME in Delavan is assisting the family. Please visit us at delavanfuneralhome.com

Ellen Schutt Running for the 31st Assembly District, Which Will Include Walworth Co. Portion of City

Editor’s note: The following information was received from a political candidate announcing that she is running for office. Any other candidate wishing to seek a political office in the Whitewater area is encouraged to provide information to be published in The Banner.

My name is Ellen Schutt and I am running for the 31st Assembly District. I was raised in Darien on my parents’ farm with my four siblings. On the farm, we raised cattle and grew crops, and there was always work to be done. Growing up, my parents taught us that if you work hard and play by the rules you will be successful. The strong work ethic our parents instilled in us pushed us to chase our dreams and be successful. 

My husband Eric and I, with our beagle Ruby, now live in Clinton. As we think about starting a family of our own, I want to make sure the next generation has the same opportunities and abilities to succeed that I had. Due to increased government spending, inflation has skyrocketed, and the cost of nearly everything has gone up. It has become harder for people to buy their first home, start a business, or start a family. I’m running to make sure your tax dollars are spent responsibly. We must cut wasteful spending that adds to government bureaucracy and slows down growth. We have to get back to the basics and support the basic functions of government, which is to keep people safe, and protect our liberties.

I first got involved in politics as a freshman at UW-Madison. I got tired of the one-sided political debate in the classroom and wanted to make sure conservative students knew they had a voice on campus. I started two conservative groups on campus, chapters of the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), and the Luce Society. Establishing these groups on campus showed conservative students that there were others just like them. Both groups were a place for conservative students to come together and share ideas.

During my time at UW, I interned with Representative Amy Loudenbeck in the State Capitol, and Congressman Paul Ryan in his Janesville District Office. I also worked for UW-Athletics and worked at the DeLong Company. After I graduated, I worked as a legislative aide for Representative Loudenbeck. I learned how the process works in the State Capitol and how to get things done for your constituents. I understand that you must work with others to get things done for the communities you represent. I have worked both in the State Capitol and had private sector jobs. I understand both sides. I believe that is important and sets me apart.

We need a representative in Madison who listens to the communities they represent and is a voice for them.  We need to keep our tax dollars local, or send them back to taxpayers through a tax cut. We need to support law enforcement and first responders who bravely serve our communities and keep us safe. We need to protect our most vulnerable populations. We must cut wasteful spending that prevents people from being successful. I want to put the people back in charge of their government and allow them the opportunity to follow their dreams and get the government out of the way.

For more information, please visit my website, VoteEllenSchutt.com. Also, please feel free to reach out to me by email at VoteEllenSchutt@gmail.com or connect with me on social media on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.