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The Whitewater Girls’ Basketball Team beat Delavan-Darien 57-52 Thursday night, February 1, in overtime. The game was the start of the second round of conference action for the Whippets.
Building off some cold shooting for Delavan-Darien to start the game, Whitewater used great defense and a few outside shots to jump to a 21-4 lead to begin the game. As the game went along, Delavan-Darien slowly started to come back into the game, until they finally took a lead with a few minutes to play. Whitewater was able to get a few key stops down the stretch and make a few free throws but missed a chance to win the game at the buzzer. In overtime, the Whippets outscored the Comets 7-2 to win the game.
Stallings led the Comets with 31, and Logterman finished the night with 12. The Whippets had balanced scoring with Navejas (16), Grosinske (14), DePorter (11), and Gillette (9) leading the way.
Starting with a make-up game on Saturday, February 3 (home against Edgerton at 5:00 p.m.), Whitewater plays six games in the next 12 days to end the regular season.
Article Submitted by Mike Dowden
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
dowmi01@wwusd.org
Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team shutout UW-Platteville 45-0 Thursday evening. The Warhawks are ranked eleventh in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III dual meet poll.
Jalen Dunson set the bar high with a fall in the opening bout of the dual. Dunson, ranked eighth nationally at 125 pounds, pinned Jack Sullivan in just 30 seconds to give UWW a quick 6-0 lead.
John Fortugno took to the mat at 133 pounds. He registered a quick takedown and rode out his opponent, Chris Karbash, through the first. The bout was close heading into the third with Fortugno leading 3-1. The Warhawk opted for bottom position and quickly got to his feet breaking the hold for escape points to take a 4-1 lead. Karbash was able to tally a takedown and quickly let Fortugno up for the escape as the Warhawks had sealed the riding time point. Fortungo sealed the bout with a takedown in the final 15 seconds of the bout for a 9-5 decision.
Ethan Pogorzelski added a second tally to the fall column for UW-Whitewater on the evening. The 141-pounder had built a 7-1 advantage when he fended off a shot by Trent Dumont and turned it into three. He improved position to get back points before Dumont was able to turn back to his stomach. Pogorzelski changed his tactic, getting Dumont back to his back and scooping his head for the fall in 4:40. After three weight classes, UWW held a 15-0 lead.
UW-Whitewater tallied a pair of consecutive major decisions at 149 and 157 pounds to increase the gap to 23-0 in the dual. Lucio Morgan pushed the pace in the second and third periods to top Carter Kruckeberg 16-5. Leading 6-2 after two, Morgan opted for the bottom position and was up and out in 15 seconds. He turned defense into offense countering a shot with a takedown. Going for the extra point win, Morgan let Kruckeberg up and went right back for a double leg and three more. After the escape, Morgan overpowered his opponent for another takedown and quickly let Kruckeberg up. He nearly registered a final takedown that would have given Morgan technical fall points, but his shot had both wrestlers landing out of bounds and stopped the action with just one second left in the bout.
Jermaine Butler opened the scoring at 157 pounds. After a restart in the first, Butler improved his position to grab back points with a four-point nearfall. With Butler in the top position to start the second period, UW-Platteville’s David Cushman had a nifty reversal to grab two points, but Butler quickly escaped to push the lead to 8-3. Cushman went with an optional start to open the third handing Butler an escape point. Late in the period, Butler grabbed a single leg and turned it into a takedown adding riding time for a 13-3 major decision.
Fall number three for the Warhawks came by way of Caden Kirchner at 165 pounds. The Warhawk got a quick takedown before the bout was stalled twice for medical reasons. Upon the restart, Kirchner got right back to work with a three-point nearfall before locking in the cradle and pinning Cole Smith in 2:30.
Ryan Riser, ranked sixth at 174 pounds, had the tightest bout on the evening but picked up a 7-6 decision over Ryan Pothoof. Riser picked up three points on a takedown in the first ten seconds of the bout. Less than a minute to go in the period, he added a second takedown with Pothoof tallying a last second escape to make it 6-2. Leading 7-3 after an early escape in the third, Riser shot for a single leg, but Pothoof battled to turn it into a takedown for the Pioneers. Riser fought off any extra points to hold on for the 7-6 decision.
The 184-pound bout was one of the most exciting on the night. From the opening whistle there was no shortage of action between UWW’s Gavin Kohel and UWP’s Marty Koenig. There was a flurry of action in the first, but no points awarded. Kohel took the down position, escaped quickly and immediately got on the defense as Koenig pushed the pace. Kohel countered and got the takedown for a quick four points. Holding a body lock, Kohel had multiple big throws that had the crowd erupting. In the third, Kohel connected on a double leg, but his throw attempt ended with Koenig on top with back points to boot to make it 7-4, UWW. Koenig opted for neutral on a restart after the wrestlers went out of bounds and Kohel added riding time to claim a 9-4 decision.
Jordan Lewis got on the board against Cal Ries. The 197-pounder showcased great mat awareness with an early shot near the edge of the mat. Lewis was patient pulling Ries back in and improving position until he was awarded takedown points. Ries eventually escaped to make it 3-1 after one period. Following an escape to open the second, Lewis registered a similar takedown to extend his advantage to 7-1 with one period to go. Ries opted for bottom position with Lewis holding on to seal riding time. Ries escaped and Lewis tallied one more takedown late to grab the extra point win with an 11-2 major decision.
Cadin Koeppel put the finishing touches on a phenomenal senior night in Kachel Gym. At 285 pounds, Koeppel had a great finish on a double leg for a takedown in the first. He got control of Dylan Warren’s wrist and pinned it to his back eventually turning the Pioneer for back points to take a 7-0 lead. Koeppel chose the bottom position and quickly registered a reversal for two more. He went back to wrist control, once against pinning it to Warren’s back and this time the turn ended in a fall as Koeppel picked up the pin in 3:46.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Whitewater Unified School District.
Whitewater High School (WHS) Players will be presenting Thornton Wilder’s American Classic Our Town, February 29 – March 3, 2024 in the newly named James M. Stewart Auditorium. This timeless drama is about life in the small New Hampshire town of Grover’s Corners. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is considered by many to be the greatest American play ever written. This show has something for all ages.
As a part of this event, the Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) invites the community to the dedication of the high school’s auditorium to long-time WUSD school board member James (Jim) M. Stewart. The dedication will take place Saturday, March 2, at 5:30 p.m., before the performance.
Stewart was elected to the WUSD School Board in 1981 and served for [a total of] nearly 27 years. He continued to serve until his passing in November 2021. During his tenure on the board, he served as board president for six years, vice president for two years, and treasurer for six years. Jim’s legacy extends far beyond the boardroom, as he impacted the lives of countless students, parents, and educators alike through his service.
“Jim left an indelible mark on our community and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of students and families,” said Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, Superintendent. “Having the community come together in Jim’s honor is a great way to memorialize his legacy and celebrate the time, energy, and passion that he gave to the betterment of our students. It will surely be a special day for our school district community.”
The production of Our Town is being sponsored by a generous contribution from the Coburn family and is under the direction of Jim McCulloch and technical direction of Kat Dunham. Cast members include: Marina Linos, A’lani Ross, Brooke Mason, Payton Bunger, David Enns, Alex Clarksen, Taylor Speerbrecher, Haley Keltesch, Sam Nickelsburg, Hayleigh Pond, Deven Bawden, Chacha Binagi, Ava Van Daele, Ayden Clark, Grace Coleman, Esteban Diaz-Gallegos, Willow Vogelzang and Alex Sullivan.
Students working behind the scenes as stage managers, customers and set builders include: Kara Long, Gabi Kirley, Alexsa Cansino-Pena, Matt Zingsheim, Ace Hudec, Ava Nygren, Lucy Troxel, Miles Nickelsburg, Taiya Kolb, Rae Breisath, Kayla Mikos, Josh Nygren, Payton Peacock and Sami Van Daele.
In the true spirit of Our Town, WHS Players has partnered with the Whitewater Historical Society to present Streets of Whitewater. A detailed collection of historic photographs, rarely-seen artifacts, and stories of the early days of our own town will be on display before each performance. So, come early and experience a bit of our heritage.
Performances of Our Town will be held at Whitewater High School, in the James M. Stewart Auditorium, located at 534 S. Elizabeth Street, on February 29 – March 2 at 7:00 p.m. and March 3 at 2:00 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and can be purchased at the door or by calling the box office at 262-472-8178. The house will open one hour prior before performance.
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. In past years, February posts have often centered around the fire that destroyed Old Main in February of 1970. In thinking about the loss of Old Main, the loss of other historic buildings in Whitewater come to mind. So, this month, we will present “Gone, but not forgotten.”
Our first images are from Old City Hall, built in 1899 on the corner of Center and Whitewater Streets and demolished in August of 1971. The images were taken just before demolition of the building and show the main staircase. The demolition of old city hall was controversial, but many felt the building could not be economically renovated. A new police and fire station was built in the late 1960s and the basement was used for city offices until 1997, when the administrative addition was built.
Join us again next week for more “gone but not forgotten” photos.
(2426P and 2427P, Whitewater Historical Society)
NEWARK, DE — Sophie Olson of Whitewater has been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.
To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.
Updated 2/2/24 @ 12:10 a.m.: Per WISN 12 News, “Family identified them [the victims] as 33-year-old Emerson Weingart and 37-year-old Gina Weingart. Relatives told WISN 12 News Gina tended bar there on Wednesday nights, and Emerson would come and sit with her while she worked. Emerson Weingart’s father said the two just got married this summer.”
Updated 2/2/24 @ 12:55 p.m.: Contact information provided for anyone having tips about the case. Also added that the surname of the owner of the establishment is Barr.
According to a press release from the City of Elkhorn Police Department, “On Thursday, February 1, 2024, at approximately 12:11 a.m., the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call for a report of shots fired and a person down inside the Sports Page Barr, located at 29-1/2 S. Wisconsin Street, Elkhorn. Officers from the Elkhorn Police Department and Walworth County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched and upon arrival discovered the bodies of a male and female inside the bar, who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
Identities of the victims are being withheld, pending notification of next of kin.
The incident is currently under investigation and there is no further information available at this time.”
Per 620 WTMJ, “Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen says neither of the two victims in the shooting is the suspect.” The perpetrator is reportedly still at large.
Law enforcement are investigating the incident as a homicide and are asking anyone with information to call the Elkhorn Police Department at 262-723-2210, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 262-723-2677, or electronically by using P3 Tips, at www.p3tips.com.
Editor’s note: The Sports Page Barr is located in the same building as the Nickel Plate Hotel, and the establishment’s name does use the name “Barr.” The owner’s surname is Barr.
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
The No. 5 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team fell to No. 23 UW-Oshkosh 57-46 in a fast-paced, physical battle Wednesday night in Kachel Gym.
Box Score
The teams set a furious pace from the opening tip. The Warhawks jumped out to a quick lead in the contest courtesy of the Kacie Carollo-Aleah Grundahl connection. Carollo hit Grundahl for an open layup on the first possession and the pair connected once again on UWW’s second time down the floor. Grundahl knocked down the and-one for a 5-0 lead less than two minutes in. From that point, the Titans outscored UW-Whitewater 15-5 to hold a five-point lead after the quarter.
The pace continued in the second quarter, favoring UWW for the 10-minute span. The Warhawks forced eight turnovers, scoring eight points off of UWO miscues, in the second quarter alone. The stifling full-court pressure led to a last second bucket as Carollo picked off a pass and banked in a triple from mid-court to send the Warhawks into the break with a 28-24 advantage. UW-Whitewater doubled up their opponents in the quarter, 18-9, bolstered by eight points and six boards.
The squads traded buckets early in the third, but the Warhawks maintained the lead for the majority of the period to head into the final quarter with a 39-36 lead.
Carollo picked the pocket of the Titans’ point guard and went coast-to-coast early in the fourth to give UWW its largest lead of the game, 43-36, with 8:24 left. Carollo dropped in a three-pointer just over a minute later to make it 46-41 before the Warhawk offense fell cold. UW-Whitewater went scoreless in the final seven minutes of the contest.
Carollo led the Warhawks with 13 points on 5-10 from the field and 3-7 from long range. She added team highs in rebounds (8), assists (4) and steals (3). Katie Hildebrandt posted 10 points bolstered by a pair of three-pointers adding seven rebounds and three blocks.
UW-Whitewater and UW-Oshkosh now share the lead in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference race with records of 7-2 and five games remaining in the regular season.
The World of the Arts Explored through UW-Whitewater Lectures in Whitewater and Janesville
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Continuing Education announces free lectures in Whitewater and Janesville this spring. Thirteen lectures offered from January through April will focus on The World of the Arts and are open to all.
For over 40 years, UWW has hosted lectures in the Fairhaven Lecture Series in Whitewater, and began a similar tradition in Janesville in 2020 with the Cedar Crest Lecture Series. From music to literature, film to poetry, the world of the arts will be explored in both series.
Lectures scheduled for 3 p.m. at Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater include:
January 29
Manufacturing “Talent”: How I Teach the Art of Performing
Benjamin Whitcomb, professor, music
Editor’s note: This lecture was already presented. The video is available here.
February 5
Connections Between Art-making, Research and Education
Verónica Soria Martínez, assistant professor, Curriculum and Instruction
February 12
Tragicomedy in the 20th Century
Michael Y. Bennett, associate professor, Literature, Writing and Film
February 26
Chimes at Midnight: Shakespearean Adaptations and the Late Career of Orson Welles
Erica Moulton, assistant professor, Literature, Writing, and Film
March 4
Kaftans, Carpets, and the Kaaba: Textiles in the Islamic World
Ashley Dimmig, director, Crossman Gallery
March 11
D.H. Lawrence and the Question of American Literature
Jonathan Ivry, associate professor and chair, Literature, Writing, and Film
March 18
The Handmaiden and the Historical Context of the Japanese Occupation of Korea
Donald Jellerson, associate professor, Literature, Writing, and Film
April 22
Nice Poets. Rude Poets: Satire and Obscenity in Arabic Political Poetry
Asmahan Sallah, associate professor, Literature, Writing, and Film
April 29
Is the Golden-Age of the Broadway Musical Still Golden?
Bruce Cohen, associate professor, Theatre & Dance
Lectures in the Fairhaven Lecture Series are held in Olm Fellowship Hall at Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater. They will be recorded and posted to our website and YouTube channel. Videos of lectures from this and previous series can be accessed for free any time after they are posted. Visit https://www.uww.edu/ce/fairhaven for more information and descriptions of each lecture.
Lectures scheduled for 2 p.m. at Cedar Crest Retirement Community in Janesville include:
February 22
The Films of Max Ophuls and the Intersection of European and Classical Hollywood Cinema
Donald Jellerson, associate professor, Literature, Writing, and Film
February 29
American Pop Culture Through the Lens of Music
Jeff Suarez, associate professor, Music
Thursday, March 7
Kaftans, Carpets, and the Kaaba: Textiles in the Islamic World
Ashley Dimmig, director, Crossman Gallery
March 13
An Overview of the Profession of Art Therapy
Anna Banwell, lecturer, Integrated Studies
Public lectures held in the Cedar Crest Lecture Series will take place in the Gathering Place at Cedar Crest, Inc., 1702 South River Road, Janesville. Free parking is available and registration is not required. Visit our website at https://www.uww.edu/ce/cedar-crest for lecture descriptions and updates.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please advise us as soon as possible. Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA. Please contact Kari Borne at bornek@uww.edu or 262-472-1003 for further information.
About UW-Whitewater
At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater we inspire, engage and transform lives. Our higher education mission began more than 150 years ago — and we now serve more than 11,000 students at our Whitewater and Rock County campuses, 90% of whom stay in the region after earning their degree. The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. One of only four Public Colleges of Distinction in the state, the University boasts small class sizes (20:1 ratio), is ranked one of the top 10 public colleges by the U.S. New & World Report, and is the top-ranked college in the state for serving students with disabilities. Continuing Education is committed to meeting the lifelong learning needs of the residents of our region in offering a variety of classes, workshops and trainings that respond to the changing personal and professional interests of adult learners by connecting the University and community.
Obituaries
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts Marion brought into this world, touching family members and friends alike over the ninety-six years of her life. She was born and raised in Lombard, IL, and in the course of her life lived with her husband and growing family in Abilene, TX, St. David’s, PA, Arkadelphia, AR, Ada, OK, and Colorado Springs, CO, before settling in Whitewater, WI, in 1965. Generosity of heart, compassion toward those in need in and beyond her community, and an unwavering commitment to fairness … Read more
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat was born February 21, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John and Ruth (Hudock) Prentice. After a brief time in Ann Arbor, the Prentice family moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where Pat grew up as part of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater community, where her father served as University Registrar. Pat attended the University School and later graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in Elementary Education. Although she did not pursue teaching, she built a meaningful career in Human … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1943, to his late father and mother, Evaristo and Carmen in Spain. In 1973 he moved to the United States as a sheep herder. On August 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cyndie Esperante in Colorado. Gemelino also worked in Mining and construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, raising sheep and growing things in his garden, and flowers. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became … Read more
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on September 2, 1944, in Marquette, MI, to the late Donald and Margaret Bureau, Pat grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended Michigan State University, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University. Pat dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds, working as an elementary and junior high school teacher in both Flint, MI, and Whitewater, WI. At the heart of Pat’s life was a beautiful, … Read more
In loving memory of Lois Lauritzen, age 92, who passed away on June 1, 2026 at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield. Lois led an active life full of devotion to family and friends. Born July 14th, 1933 in Silvis, IL, daughter of Harry and Elsie Wilson, she grew up in the Quad Cities with older brother Harry Wilson Jr. Lois graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in physical education. She met her husband Paul Lauritzen on the college tennis team. Their marriage on June 12th, 1955 lasted 59 years until Paul’s death on September 26th, … Read more
Donald Walter Triebold passed on to his eternal home on May 21, 2026. Don was born on April 23, 1935, in Evanston, IL, to the late Frederick W. and Mildred (nee Stecher) Triebold. Through his teen years, Don lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm, where he developed a life-long work ethic. His first eight years of education were in a one-room country schoolhouse, in which all eight grades were taught by one teacher. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1953 and then graduated from UW Whitewater in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He continued his education, and earned a Master’s … Read more
William Kincaid Davis, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, the second son of Salvation Army Officers Agnes (Dixon) and William C. Davis. He attended several schools in Indiana and Illinois, including University of Illinois Experimental High School (Champaign), and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and his master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1972. He had an expansive career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Whitehall, Thornton Township (IL) and … Read more
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. Maggie immigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, WI and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute, English, and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Divine Word Seminary. Maggie … Read more
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2026. Larry was born June 7th, 1949, to Levon and Charles Hartung in Chicago, IL. Larry enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 and served 3 consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. During this time, he became pen pals with his future wife, Candy, via a connection through his father. In 1970, he came home on leave to marry Candy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on October 31st, 2025. During … Read more
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