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September 20, 2025 — Below are summaries and links to recaps for Saturday’s UW-Whitewater Athletic events…
FOOTBALL: Warhawks take down Crusaders in Top 20 Battle in Belton
The No. 16 UW-Whitewater football team defeated No. 6 Mary Hardin-Baylor 26-6 on the road: https://uwwsports.com/news/2025/9/20/warhawk-football-takes-down-umhb-in-top-20-battle-in-belton.aspx
VOLLEYBALL: Warhawks split pair of matches in Minnesota
The No. 1 UW-Whitewater volleyball team swept No. 24 Gustavus Adolphus before falling to St. Olaf in straight sets: https://uwwsports.com/news/2025/9/20/volleyball-vb-at-gac-sto.aspx
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Warhawks celebrate senior day with five goals in win over Rams
The Warhawks defeated Cornell College 5-1 despite a weather delay: https://uwwsports.com/news/2025/9/20/womens-soccer-warhawks-celebrate-senior-day-with-5-goals-against-cornell.aspx
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: Warhawk men sweep top three spots at Tom Hoffman Invite
Dan Anderson, Alex Metko and Connor Murphy swept the top three spots at the team’s annual Tom Hoffman Invitational: https://uwwsports.com/sports/mens-cross-country
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: Warhawk women claim top five spots at Tom Hoffman Invite
UW-Whitewater swept the top five spots and claimed nine of the top 11 finishes at the team’s annual Tom Hoffman Invitational: https://uwwsports.com/news/2025/9/20/womens-cross-country-warhawk-women-claim-top-five-at-tom-hoffman-invite.aspx
WOMEN’S TENNIS: Warhawks continue competition in ITA Midwest Regional
The Warhawks continue competition in the ITA Midwest Regional and Gustie Invite hosted by Gustavus Adolphus. The ITA Regional concludes Monday: https://uwwsports.com/news/2025/9/20/womens-tennis-mcisaac-knutson-take-gustie-double-draw-ha-weaver-advance-to-quarterfinals-in-ita-tournament.aspx
Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday, Sept. 23 @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
Whitewater Municipal Building Cravath Lakefront
Room, 2nd Floor, 312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar 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/82978131573
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US
Webinar ID: 832 7813 1573
Mark your calendars for Sunday October 26th, 8 AM to 11:30 AM!
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at our beautiful facility overlooking Whitewater Lake. As always, our menu features pancakes, eggs, Nordskov coffee and our famous sausage links!
The cost is a free will donation, give what you can. All profits go to the Whitewater Food Pantry.
Fort Atkinson, WI – Rainbow Community Care invites the public to a free community event focused on fall prevention, safety, and healthy living, taking place on Tuesday, September 30th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Strong Foundations: Fall Risk and Safety Checks Summit will be held at the Fort Atkinson Club, located at 211 S. Water St. E, with doors opening at 8:00 AM.
This event is hosted by the Faith Nurses of the Rainbow Community Health Ministry, and is open to older adults, caregivers, family members, and anyone interested in learning more about staying safe and steady at home and within their community. It will feature a variety of helpful resources, including:
- Free fall risk screenings
- Complimentary safety checks
- Informative presentations from local professionals
- Giveaways and educational resources
- Opportunities to connect with community organizations that support safer living
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Jefferson County will also be onsite to provide respite support for individuals living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
“Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but many of these incidents are preventable,” said Rainbow Community Care Resource Liaison Britanie Peaslee. “This event is designed to provide practical tools and information to help people live safely and independently. We encourage everyone to attend and invite a friend.”
Whether you’re concerned about your own balance or are caring for someone who is, this is a great opportunity to receive helpful tips and support in a relaxed, friendly setting, and even enter a raffle for a gift basket and other giveaways. The event is a collaborative effort designed to raise awareness and provide valuable support and resources to community members on healthy living and community connection.
The Whitewater Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Teams tested themselves against one of the deepest fields they will see all season, lining up with more than 40 schools from across the region in both varsity and junior varsity competition at the Angel Invitational at UW Parkside on Saturday, September 20.
In Varsity action, the Whippets placed 33rd on the boys’ side and 30th in the girls’ race. With multiple state-ranked programs in the field, Whitewater gained valuable experience as they continue to build toward championship season.
Freshman Tyler Carollo once again paced the boys’ squad, racing to a top-100 finish in a field of more than 250 athletes. On the girls’ side, Virginia Nelson led the way in 23:40 for the varsity team. In junior varsity action, sophomore Peyton Comfort turned in a breakout performance, placing 93rd with a significant PR after not racing for a few weeks due to injury. Her time was 27:40.
“We are wrapping up a challenging week with two meets in five days, and like many other teams, we’re fighting through some mid-season illness, aches, and pains,” said Head Coach Chad Carstens. “I am confident in our process and the growth that will come from these opportunities. The experience they take away from this will pay off in the coming weeks.”
The Whippets return to action Saturday, September 27 at an even larger event, the Midwest Invitational in Janesville.
Full results: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/256385/results/all
Article Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
File Photo from an Earlier Season Competition
It is almost time for the 13th annual Discover Whitewater Series 5K, Half Marathon, and Half Marathon Teams race!
This year, we are very excited to host our race at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, including having our finish on the 50-yard-line at Perkin’s Stadium Football Field! Post-race activities, facilities, Kids Korral, and more will be available on campus as well. Both races will start on Schwager Drive- maps are linked below for reference.
5K Map Half Marathon Map General Map
Chancellor Corey King will be making opening remarks and he will be accompanied by Super Intendent Samuel Karns. The post-race award ceremony will occur for each category promptly after our top 3 runners finish.
Here is the order of events:
- 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Packet pick-up
- 7:45 a.m. Opening announcements
- 7:55 a.m. Half Marathon Wheelchair Division Start
- 8:00 a.m. Half Marathon Start
- 8:10 a.m. 5k Wheelchair Division Start
- 8:15 a.m. 5K Start
- 9:00 a.m. Appx. time for 5K Award Ceremony
- 10:00 a.m. Appx. time for Half Marathon Award Ceremony
- 12:00p.m. Course closes
Parking will be available in lots 9 & 11.
Belton, Texas — The No. 16 UW-Whitewater football team cruised to a 26-6 win over No. 6 Mary Hardin-Baylor on the road Saturday.
The Warhawks drew on early success in the run game. After the defense forced a three-and-out, UWW tapped Brian Stanton for the carry on their first offensive play of the game. His punishing run up the middle went for 17-yards, but the Crusader defense stiffened and ended up forcing a punt. The kick was a good one, rolling out of bounds inside the five-yard line.
Following another three-and-out, the UMHB punter set up at the back of the endzone as the Warhawks signaled for the fair catch at the 40. The great field position led to the first score of the game. Stanton once again took the handoff on the first play, this time bursting through the middle before bouncing it to the outside for a 28-yard gain into the redzone. Later in the drive, a jet sweep to Tyler Vasey had the Warhawks at 3rd-and4 at the 7. Justin Klinkner faked the handoff and rolled to his right finding Patrick Lippe in the front corner of the endzone for the first score of the game. Seth Adams’ kick gave UWW a 7-0 advantage.
The Cru generated some momentum with a big pass play on their next drive, but the Warhawk defense held forcing another punt. Early in the second quarter, a flag for kick catch interference had the Warhawk offense starting the drive from their own 35. Some offensive trickery led to a big play — Vasey took the handoff to his right, but instead of bolting up the field, he set and threw a dime to hit Lippe in stride for a 46-yard gain to the UMHB 19. Vasey nearly gave UW-Whitewater a second TD, battling near the goal line after a short pass later in the drive but the officials signaled him out of bounds at the two. Klinkner slipped on a designed quarterback run on the next play to bring out the field goal unit. Adams nailed the 21-yard field goal to push the margin to 10-0.
Mary Hardin-Baylor responded on their next drive. A deep pass up the left sideline tipped off of a Warhawk defender’s hands and fell into the arms of the Cru receiver in the endzone. The extra point kick sailed wide to make the score 10-6.
A great return by Noah Battle on the ensuing kickoff brought the UWW offense back onto the field at their own 40. A methodical drive up the field stalled in the redzone, so the Warhawks called out the field goal unit for the second time. Lining up for a 34-yard try, Adams’ kick was wide left, but a flag flew in on the snap and the officials called offsides on the defense. The penalty was not enough for a first down, but did give Adams another shot, this time from 29 and the sophomore converted. The 13-6 Warhawk advantage held through the rest of the half.
UW-Whitewater added seven more in the third quarter. A Klinkner-Stanton connection from 21-yards out capped a 13-play, 70-yard drive that took over six minutes off the clock. Adams’ kick made it 20-6 Warhawks.
The Warhawks had a final scoring opportunity in the fourth, but Adams’ field goal sailed wide – his first miss of 2025.
UWW registered nearly 400 yards of total offense while the defense held the Crusaders to just 60 yards on the ground and less than 250 yards of total offense. The Warhawks dominated time of possession (37:50) while converting 9 of 17 third downs and 2 of 3 fourth downs. The Cru held the ball for just 22:10, converted on 4 of 13 third downs and were 0-2 on fourth downs.
Klinkner completed 10 of 19 for 95 yards. He tossed three touchdowns – all to different receivers – without an interception while adding 63 yards with his feet. Stanton averaged nearly eight yards per carry with 86 yards on 11 attempts. Lippe was Klinkner’s top receiver with 67 yards on three catches.
Efrein Ramirez and Ethan Gallagher paced the Warhawks defensively with seven tackles each. Gallagher and Noah Moris got to the Crusader quarterback for a pair of sacks, each resulting in a loss of six yards.
UW-Whitewater will rest up over the bye week before returning to action on October 4 when they host UW-La Crosse for the WIAC opener and the university’s annual Family Fest. Kickoff is set for 1 PM at Perkins Stadium.
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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