Sports

Former UW-W Guard Quinn Meinerz Signs Major Contract Extension with Denver Broncos

Posted to NFL Draft page on X on 3/9/21 with this comment, “Facing an uphill battle to the NFL with a cancelled college season, a D-III resume and a ballooning belly, Quinn Meinerz was at a career crossroads. Then fate, hard work and a little luck intervened (via @ChaseGoodbread)


According to an article dated July 22 on WeAreGreenBay.com, “A Wisconsin native is receiving quite the contract extension with the Denver Broncos after signing a four-year, $80,000,00 deal.

After signing the extension, Hartford’s Quinn Meinerz, who played for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, will play on Denver’s offensive line through 2028.

A third-round pick in 2021, Meinerz was the 98th overall pick and made an immediate impact for the Broncos. He appeared in 15 games and started nine contests as a rookie before emerging as one of the league’s top guards in 2022…..

Known as a bruiser, Meinerz has gained a reputation as a powerful run blocker and helps his running backs fight for extra yards. In the passing game, according to Pro Football Focus, Meinerz allowed the fourth fewest pressures of any guard with at least 625 snaps in 2023……”

Posted to Reese’s Senior Bowl on X, 3/10/21

Editor’s note: The photo on the homepage is captioned: Quinn Meinerz is a member of the 2019 D3football.com Preseason All-America team. (Photo by Michael McLoone) Additional photos and information regarding Meinerz’s UW-W career may be found here.

Whitewater Club Baseball Tryouts Scheduled for July 24 and 25

There are only 9 days left to sign up for Whitewater Club Baseball! Come be a part of a great program and be exposed to some top competition. Please follow the link to sign up:

https://forms.gle/y72DLYPSqZVS896v5

Come out on July 24th-25th, and try out for the Whitewater Baseball Club. No experience is needed. The grade for tryouts is based on what grade you are going into this upcoming school year.

Tryout Dates:
Wednesday July 24th:  2nd-4th Grade/ 5pm-7pm
Thursday July 25th:  5th-8th Grade/ 5pm-7pm
Tuesday July 30th:  make up date for all ages/ 5pm-6pm

Location:  Whitewater High School Baseball & Softball Field

This club is created to help expose youth baseball players to next level competition. The number of teams will be determined by number of players that tryout and their ages. In order to have an opportunity to earn a roster spot on one of these teams you must tryout. If you are unable to make these dates but would like to tryout, please contact coach Hookstead. Only 14 players are allowed per team maximum. If your son makes one of the teams, there is a $350 charge. With this you will receive a jersey, pants, hat, and training that would start in January.

Please contact Coach Michael Hookstead with any questions:
mhookstead@wwusd.org
(262)893-3580

UW-W Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its 59th Hall of Fame Class.

Former student-athletes Amy Gahl-Sweeney ’09, Suzanne Gersich Huss ’09, Tiffany Morton ’09, Beth Proeber ’06, Jace Rindahl ’10, Jeff Schebler ’10, Cassie Uttech Schroeder ’05, Ricky Spicer, Bob Stone and Bob Wickman will be inducted. Longtime UW-Whitewater Head Men’s Basketball Coach Pat Miller will be inducted under the category of staff/coach, and Warhawk supporter Ray Jacobsen will be inducted for his distinguished service to the institution.

All 12 individuals will be recognized for their contributions to Warhawk Athletics as part of the UW-Whitewater football team’s game against UW-River Falls on Saturday, November 2, at 1 p.m. Inductees will be part of the Homecoming Parade, which begins at 10 a.m., will be honored at halftime of the football game and at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet, which begins following the contest at 4:30 p.m. at the University Center’s Hamilton Room.

More information on the Hall of Fame Banquet, including registration, will be posted in August.

Inductee information is provided below.

City Offers Summer Tennis Program with Reese Brantmeier

City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation is super excited to partner with Reese Brantmeier to offer a youth summer tennis program to the community. The tennis program starts on July 6th and will run each Saturday until August 3rd at the Whitewater High School tennis courts. There are three different age groups that will have drills and activities tailored to their needs. Age groups include 3-8 year old’s, 9-12 year old’s, and 13-18 year old’s. [Cost is $50 for residents, $62.50 for non-residents.]

Reese Brantmeier is a graduate of Whitewater High School and is continuing to pursue her passion for tennis by playing division 1 college level tennis for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Reese has had many accomplishments in her career, and is also aiming to grow interest in tennis in her hometown community. She has started the Reese Brantmeier Project to help restore two community tennis courts in the city of Whitewater. For more information you can visit her website https://www.reesebrantmeierproject.com

For additional information or to register please visit the Whitewater Parks and Recreation website at https://secure.rec1.com/WI/whitewater-wi/catalog [Click on “youth sports.”]

About Whitewater Parks and Recreation:
Whitewater Parks and Recreation is committed to providing diverse recreational opportunities for individuals of
all ages and abilities in the Whitewater community. Through innovative programming and collaborative
partnerships, we strive to promote physical activity, social interaction, and overall well-being.

Whippet City Mile Tradition Continues

Photos courtesy of Bob Mischka

The Whippet City Mile will once again be run this year fifteen minutes prior to the start of the 4th of July Parade. The race course follows right along the parade route with the starting line located by the corner of Highland and Prince Streets. On-site registration will be available, but runners are encouraged to preregister. Registration forms may be found on the 4th of July website. [Please note that the race is on Thursday.  The form erroneously references Tuesday.]

Anyone interested in helping at the on-site registration area or at the finish line should contact Mark Maas at: 970-306-2828. Please leave a message.

Editor’s note: This announcement was submitted by Mark Maas.

UW-W Athlete Competing in U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials


Posted to WIAC Sports

MADISON, Wis.–Three Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference track & field standouts have secured spots in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials.
 
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Sam Blaskowski and UW-Oshkosh’s Davian Willems will compete in the 100-meter dash, while UW-Whitewater’s Shelvin Garrett II will participate in the triple jump.
 
Blaskowski and Willems are the only NCAA Division III individuals of the 34 declared competitors in the event. Both student-athletes qualified for the trials at the UW-La Crosse Eagle Open on May 10. Blaskowski had a time of 10.09 seconds, while Willems posted a time of 10.14 seconds.
 
Garrett II is one of two NCAA Division III student-athletes participating in the triple jump. He had a leap of 52-4 3/4 (15.97m) at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships on March 9 to qualify for the trials.
 
The trials will take place June 21-30 at historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon and will be available to watch live on NBC, Peacock and USA.

Youth Football Registration is Open

6th-8th grade tackle football and 4th/5th grade hybrid football registration is open. Please visit the Whitewater Parks and Recreation website to register. Click here, then go to Youth Sports / Football.

Beloit Sky Carp to Host John Vodenlich Day June 23

The Beloit Sky Carp will be hosting John Vodenlich Day Sunday, June 23 at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit. The day celebrates the accomplishments of Warhawk Head Baseball Coach John Vodenlich and the success of the 2024 UW-Whitewater baseball team. 

Join us in celebrating Coach Vodenlich’s 700th win, induction into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and tying the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference record for career wins, as well as the Warhawks’ phenomenal 2024 campaign that featured WIAC regular season and tournament titles, NCAA regional and super regional championships and a run to the national championship series. Purchase tickets here!

The Beloit Sky Carp and UW-Whitewater will recognize the fantastic accomplishments of Coach Vodenlich and Warhawk Baseball at their game against the Lansing Lugnuts on June 23. First pitch is slated for 1:05 p.m. 

Coach Vodenlich and members of the 2024 squad will be on site with the national runner-up trophy. Coach Vodenlich set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.