Sports

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

Sunday, May 9, 2021

No. 8 UW-Whitewater Baseball Caps Strong Weekend With Win

Box Score

The No. 8 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team posted its 11th straight victory and scored double-digit runs for the seventh straight contest Sunday in an 18-2 win against Finlandia (Mich.) in a non-conference game at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium.

The Warhawks (30-4 overall) tallied 21 hits in the affair and broke the game open with eight runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Right fielder Taylor White was one of three UW-W batters with three hits in the contest. He finished 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs scored and two runs batted in. Third baseman Peter Turelli collected three hits, one run scored and one RBI, and first baseman Nick Paget was 3-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBIs.

Outfielder Eric Hughes totaled three hits, two runs scored and one RBI, while second baseman Jason Abatto recorded three hits, two runs scored and two RBIs. Centerfielder Jacob DeMeyer finished with two hits, three runs scored and one RBI, and shortstop Austin Wessel registered two hits, one run scored and three RBIs.

Starting pitcher Kade Lancour moved to 1-1 on the year with the win, striking out 10 batters over five innings of work. Jim Jarecki tossed a pair of hitless, scoreless innings to finish out the game.

UW-Whitewater, which holds a one-game lead in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings, visits UW-Eau Claire Wednesday for a league doubleheader. First pitch in Eau Claire is slated for 1 p.m.

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

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Results

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s and women’s track and field teams completed competition Saturday at the two-day Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships presented by Culver’s in River Falls, Wis.

The Warhawk men placed second at the meet for the fifth time in the last six years, totaling 130 points. The women finished eighth with 26 points.

For the women, Abigail Missiaen placed fourth in the heptathlon with 4,368 points. She started the weekend Friday by finishing as runner-up in the javelin throw.

Maddie Keifer posted a mark of 37-01.25 (11.31 meters) in the triple jump to earn a spot on the podium with a sixth-place finish.

The 4×400-meter relay team of Katie McNamara, Abby Giese, Paige Fassbender and Sarah Niehueser finished seventh in 4:08.44.

On the men’s side, David Fassbender picked up his second conference title of the weekend, winning the 5,000-meter run in 14:48.41 just one day after finishing first in the 10,000-meter run. Josh Krystosek placed first in the high jump for his first career conference championship with a height of 6-08.00 (2.03 meters).

Fassbender was joined by two others on the podium in the 5K, including Christian Patzka, who ran a career-best 14:55.22 for an All-WIAC finish of second place. Gunner Schlender placed fourth with a time of 15:03.32.

Lucas Skaaland led a group of three Warhawks on the podium in the triple jump, finishing second with a personal record distance of 48-06.75 (14.80 meters), good for fourth in NCAA Division III. Shelvin Garrett placed sixth with his mark of 46-04.75 (14.14 meters), and Curtis Pfeil scored in his second event of the weekend with an eighth-place finish at 46-04.00 (14.12 meters).

Justin Krause also garnered all-conference accolades with his runner-up finish in the 1,500-meter run. He crossed the finish line in 3:55.15.

The 4×100-meter relay team of Thomas Kelly, Dwayne Ford, Victor Rinaldi and Garrett placed second in 41.27 seconds. Ford also collected an all-conference honor in the 100-meter dash with his time of 10.75, good for third place. He later placed sixth in the 200-meter dash in 22.10 seconds.

Brian Kuehl and Landon Keefover finished fourth in their respective individual events. Kuehl posted a time of 1:55.36, while Keefover registered a 15.16 in the 110-meter hurdles.

Other individual scorers included Quinn Halversen, who finished fifth in the high jump with his height of 6-04.00 (1.93 meters), and Luke Zanis, who placed eighth in the 400-meter dash in 50.15 seconds. Zanis was also part of the 4×400-meter relay team that included Will Kaashagen, Oren Henderson-Zintz and Zach Miller. The group finished fifth in 3:20.08.

Following the completion of the meet, Ty Jahnke of the men’s team and Hope Mylin of the women’s team were announced as UW-Whitewater’s representatives on the WIAC Larry Zirgibel All-Sportsmanship Team.

The Warhawks host the John Kruchoski Open next Saturday, May 15, at Rex Foster Track.

See below for UW-Whitewater’s top finishers and top-eight placers in each event.

Women

400-Meter Dash: Katie McNamara – 1;01.15, 13th

800-Meter Run: Paige Fassbender – 2:22.36, 12th

1,500-Meter Run: Ari De La Cerda – 4:59.16, 14th

10,000-Meter Run: Jill Cavanaugh – 41:20.89, 14th

100-Meter Hurdles: Hope Mylin – 16.87, 21st

3,000-Meter Steeplechase: Ari De La Cerda – 11:50.76, 9th

4×400-Meter Relay: McNamara/Giese/Fassbender/Niehueser – 4:08.44, 7th

Pole Vault: Gracie Holland – 12-02.75 (3.73 meters), 2nd

Long Jump: Shelby Nickels – 17-06.00 (5.33 meters), 9th

Triple Jump: Maddie Keifer – 37-01.25 (11.31 meters), 6th

Shot Put: Morgan Huntley – 38-01.50 (11.62 meters), 18th

Javelin Throw: Abigail Missiaen – 126-00 (38.42 meters), 2nd

Heptathlon: Abigail Missiaen – 4,368, 4th

Men

100-Meter Dash: Dwayne Ford – 10.75, 3rd

200-Meter Dash: Dwayne Ford – 22.10, 6th (21.87 in prelims)

400-Meter Dash: Luke Zanis – 50.15, 8th (49.68 in prelims)

800-Meter Run: Brian Kuehl – 1:55.36, 4th

1,500-Meter Run: Justin Krause – 3:55.15, 2nd

5,000-Meter Run: David Fassbender – 14:48.41, 1st; Christian Patzka – 14:55.22, 2nd; Gunner Schlender – 15:03.32, 4th

10,000-Meter Run: David Fassbender – 30:02.44, 1st; Kyle Neuroth – 31:09.74, 5th

110-Meter Hurdles: Landon Keefover – 15.16, 4th (15.14 in prelims)

400-Meter Hurdles: Brody Lippens – 59.30, 13th

3,000-Meter Steeplechase: Christian Patzka – 9:17.92, 2nd; Nate Fox – 9:29.05, 7th

4×100-Meter Relay: Kelly/Ford/Rinaldi/Garrett – 41.27, 2nd

4×400-Meter Relay: Kaashagen/Henderson-Zintz/Miller/Zanis – 3:20.08, 5th

High Jump: Josh Krystosek – 6-08.00 (2.03 meters), 1st; Quinn Halversen – 6-04.00 (1.93 meters), 5th

Pole Vault: Adam Schommer – 15-09.00 (4.80 meters), 2nd

Long Jump: Griffin Gawenda – 22-10.50 (6.97 meters), 3rd

Triple Jump: Lucas Skaaland – 48-06.75 (14.80 meters), 2nd; Shelvin Garrett – 46-04.75 (14.14 meters), 6th; Curtis Pfeil – 46-04.00 (14.12 meters), 8th

Discus Throw: Tommy Morton – 142-06 (43.43 meters), 14th

Shot Put: Daustin Martin – 47-08.50 (14.54 meters), 9th

Hammer Throw: Daustin Martin – 171-06 (52.28 meters), 10th

Javelin Throw: Curtis Pfeil – 170-09 (52.06 meters), 6th

May 7, 2021

Box Score, Game 1

Box Score, Game 2

The No. 8 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team posted two more Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference victories Friday, defeating Finlandia (Mich.) in a doubleheader at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium.

The Warhawks (27-4 overall, 19-3 WIAC) won both games by run rule in seven innings, topping the Lions 19-0 in the opener before taking Game 2 by a 14-0 score.

In Game 1, UW-Whitewater totaled 20 hits and used seven-run frames in the second and fourth to break open the contest.

Centerfielder Zach Campbell, second baseman Sam Vomhof, shortstop Nick Santoro, first baseman Taylor White, left fielder Matt Korman and designated hitter Peter Turelli each registered two hits. Santoro and Korman tallied two runs scored and two runs batted in apiece, while Turelli hit a three-run homer and finished with a team-best four RBIs. White plated three runs, and right fielder Jacob DeMeyer and third baseman Bryan Sturdevant each drove in a pair.

Second baseman Jason Abatto hit a solo homer and scored two runs, and third baseman Tucker Criswell finished with one hit, two walks and three runs scored.

Starting pitcher Westin Muir improved to 7-0 on the year with seven strikeouts in his five innings of work. Hayden Fox tossed two innings of relief, striking out four without allowing a hit.

In the second game, the Warhawks collected 19 more hits and scored runs in five of their six at-bats. A six-run sixth inning was highlighted by a long home run by White, his team-leading fifth of the year.

White finished with three hits, including a single and a triple to go with his homer, and knocked in two runs. Santoro (3×5, 2 R), Vomhof (2×5, 2 R), Korman and first baseman Connor Moroder also tallied two RBIs apiece. DeMeyer registered two hits and two runs scored, and Turelli reached base three times with two walks and one hit.

Starting pitcher Matt O’Sullivan struck out nine batters over five innings to improve to 8-0. Trey Bretl, Vomhof and Jim Jarecki combined for two innings of scoreless relief.

UW-Whitewater and Finlandia (0-30, 0-22) continue their weekend series Saturday with two more conference games. First pitch at Miller Stadium is set for 1 p.m.

Article Submitted by Michael Hookstead
Whitewater High School Head Baseball Coach
mhookstead@wwusd.org

The Whippet Varsity Baseball Team lost a tough game on Thursday night, May 6, to Evansville, by a score of 7-2. 

The Whippets got an outstanding pitching performance from Marcus DePorter. Whitewater held a 2-0 lead going into the 6th inning, but unfortunately, a few costly errors and hits allowed the Blue Devils to score seven runs in that inning. 

There were a lot of positive things that happened for the Whippets, including turning their first two double plays on the year. 

The Whippets will be back in action on Friday, May 7, in Jefferson, at 4:45 p.m.

Article Submitted by Maddy Blain
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Soccer Coach
mblain@wwusd.org

On Thursday, May 6, the Whitewater Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team traveled to Watertown to play a non-conference game against Lutheran Preparatory School.

The girls played with a lot of heart, but fell 7-0. The Whippets’ back line put up a great fight against a very speedy attack from LPS!

Article Submitted by Laura Masbruch, Banner Volunteer

Congratulations to members of the Whippet Volleyball Team for their recent RVC Honors and All-State Honors!

Senior Emme Bullis was named Rock Valley Conference Player of the Year, and Coach Kathy Bullis was named Rock Valley Conference Coach of the Year.

Earning First Team All-Conference Honors were Bullis, Kindyl Kilar, and Cora Linos. Cali Kopecky earned Second Team All-Conference Honors, and Kiyla Kopecky and Caleigh Yang earned RVC Honorable Mention.

Emme Bullis also earned First Team Wisconsin All-State. Kindyl Kilar was named Second Team All-State, and Cora Linos received an All-State Honorable Mention.

It was an extremely busy night for Whippet athletics on Tuesday evening, May 4. Check out reports on all of the action!

Boys’ Soccer
Comments Courtesy of Bob Mischka

The Boys’ Soccer Team won their playoff game against Edgerton in a penalty kick-off after it was still tied 1-1 after two 10-minute overtime periods. Next up for them is a game against #1 Fort Atkinson at Fort on Thursday, May 6.

Girls’ Soccer
Comments Courtesy of Coach Blain

The Whitewater Girls’ Soccer team took on the McFarland Spartans Tuesday night in their first conference game of the season. The Whippets played a tough game against a fast McFarland team, and fell 11-0. Senior goalkeeper Cora Linos worked hard in goal and ended the night with 13 saves. The coaches and players look forward to continuing to compete each game.

Softball
Comments Courtesy of Coach Sdano

The Lady Whippets took the lead in the first inning against Brodhead as Shyan Lesperance hit a single, stole second, and went to third on the catcher’s throwing error. Lexi Juoni laid down a nice bunt that scored Lesperance.

Brodhead came back and scored 5 runs in the second inning to take the lead. Brodhead continued to add to their lead as they had 11 hits and took advantage of 6 Whippet errors to tally 13 runs.

The final score was 13 to 1 Brodhead. Cheyenne Bohmann did a nice job of pitching as she went 6 innings, giving up 11 hits, and striking out four Cardinal batters. Only 5 of the 13 runs off Cheyenne were earned.

Shyan Lesperance had both of Whitewater’s hits as she went 2 for 3 with 2 stolen bases.

Next up for Whitewater is a game at Evansville on Thursday, May 6th. Game time is 5:00.

Baseball
Comments Courtesy of Coach Hookstead

The Whippet Baseball Team lost to Evansville by a score of 8-0 on Tuesday night. The team played hard and made some great plays defensively, but unfortunately, they could not get the bats going. Ian Marinaro was the starting pitcher and pitched a solid three innings. The team will be in action again on Thursday, May 6, at home against Evansville at 4:45.

Track and Field
Comments Courtesy of Laura Masbruch
Photos Courtesy of Bob Mischka

The Whippets hosted Jefferson and East Troy on Tuesday evening for a triangular. Due to the overlap of sports seasons, the schools were not fielding full teams, but there were some outstanding individual Whippet performances, especially from the jumpers.

On the girls’ side, Kacie Carollo and Crystal Chan finished one and two in the long jump, Kindyl Kilar and Crystal Chan finished one and two in the high jump, and Amanda Tovar and Jenna Caldwell went one and two in the pole vault. Kindyl Kilar and Kacie Carollo also finished one and two in the 200 M Dash.

On the boys’ side, Jon Aron took the high jump, and Aaron Porras finished first in the 200 M Dash.

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