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By Angela Kelm
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
UW-W
UW-Whitewater Football Returns to Action with WIAC Opener at Oshkosh Saturday | Game Notes (PDF)
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team is back in action Saturday for the 2023 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener at UW-Oshkosh. Kickoff at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium is slated for 1:05 p.m.
Coming off of the bye week, the Warhawks moved up one spot to third in the latest release of the American Football Coaches Association poll while remaining fourth in the D3football.com Top 25. UW-Oshkosh moved up two spots to 21st according to the AFCA and two spots to 20th in the D3 poll.
Both squads should be well rested for the WIAC opener after the bye week last week. Saturday’s matchup will pit two of the top four rushing offenses against two of the top four total defenses. UW-Whitewater leads the league with 224.7 yards per game while UW-Oshkosh is ranked fourth in the WIAC at 164.7 yards per contest. So far this season, both teams have been phenomenal at extending drives. The Warhawks are ranked 10th in 3rd down conversion percentage (56.4%) while the Titans convert nearly 60% of the time, ranked fifth nationally. Defensively, UWO is third in the conference allowing 291.0 yards per game while UWW is fourth at 314.3 per outing.
During the three-game non-conference campaign, the Warhawks averaged 33.3 points, 224.7 rushing yards, 202.3 passing yards and over 400 total yards per game. UW-Oshkosh averages 43 in scoring, 164.7 on the ground, 277.7 through the air and over 440 total yards per game.
ON THE AIR
Football fans can watch the game live on the WIAC Network or tune into Josh Golberg and Bill O’Leary on 105.9 The Hog for the call.
SERIES
This is the 112th meeting between these two WIAC powerhouses. The Warhawks own the series 78 wins dating back to the first game in 1897. Since 2005, the Warhawks are 6-3 against UWO in games played at Titan Stadium. In that span, just two WIAC openers have been hosted by UWO — the Titans won in 2017 37-20 while the Warhawks took the 2006 matchup 17-3. In the nine games played at Titan Stadium since 2005, UW-Whitewater has averaged 25 points per game and held the host team to just over 16.
Congratulations to the Girls’ Tennis Team for taking home 3rd place in the 7 team Conference Tournament on Thursday, September 28. The final standings of the tournament were: East Troy 38, Delavan 21, Whitewater 19, Monroe 12.5, Jefferson 11, Big Foot 10, Edgerton 10.
During the event, Emilia Houwers was crowned the conference champion at 1-singles, defeating Jefferson 6-1, 6-3 in the finals.
At 2-singles, Jackie Franco battled back after losing a close match in the first round to take 5th place.
Liz Servin won 2 out of her 3 matches at 3-singles to take home 3rd.
And Vicki Ramirez, in her first year playing tennis, came up just short in the 4-singles consolation bracket losing in a 3rd set tiebreak and finished in 4th place.
The 1-doubles team of Stephanie Wence and Maritza Vidales lost a close first round match, but won in the second round to place 5th.
Leah Newmann and Vanesa Wence at 2-doubles won 2 out of their 3 matches to get 3rd.
In the final match of the night, Isabel Aranda and Aimee Servin couldn’t hold on to a first set lead and finished the tournament in 4th for 3-doubles.
All conference honors were given to Emilia Houwers for First Team Singles, and she was named Conference Player of the Year. Stephanie Wence and Maritza Vidales were named to Second Team Doubles. Leah Newmann and Vanesa Wence received Honorable Mention Doubles.
Article and Photo Submitted by Baron West
Whitewater High School Head Tennis Coach
bwest@wwusd.org
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Renea Boydston.
The Daughters of the Nile support Shriners’ kids by creating hospital tray favors, sending toys, games, and financial donations to the Chicago Shriners Hospital. We have a fundraiser to benefit our general fund. We will receive money by the pound for gently used donated shoes of any type and size, except skates. You can make a huge impact by simply donating shoes you never wear. The donated shoes stay out of landfills, and are shipped to small businesses in poor communities that can repurpose them and sell. Instead of a handout it’s a hand up! October is our final month for collection.
Dale’s Bootery is a generous donor and collection site: 155 West Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. The Shoe Box has also graciously agreed to be a collection site. There is a donation box outside by their pop machines. Address: 1314 Canal St.(Hwy 14), Black Earth, Wisconsin 53515.
Editor’s note: The following proclamation was issued by the president.
Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American and a true trailblazer. In San Francisco, she showed enormous poise and courage in the wake of tragedy, and became a powerful voice for American values. In the United States Senate, she turned passion into purpose, and led the fight to ban assault weapons, also making her mark on everything from national security to the environment to protecting civil liberties. Senator Feinstein was a role model for so many Americans and she had an immense impact on younger female leaders for whom she generously opened doors. She was a historic figure, and our country will benefit from her legacy for generations.
As a mark of respect for the memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
Thursday night, September 28, saw Whitewater play host to Jefferson in Boys’ Soccer on what turned into a thrilling senior/parent night for all involved.
The first half was closely contested with Whitewater’s Sebastian Cuellar scoring a deserved penalty. Jefferson equalized 5 minutes later, and we went to half time all square at 1-1.
A special halftime ceremony honoring our seniors and their parents developed into a successful 2nd half of play for the Whippets. All aspects of the second half were dominated by Whitewater, and Sebastian Cuellar added two more goals to complete his hat trick.
It was a bittersweet evening for our seniors as they saw their final home game of the regular season come and go. The Whippets travel to Lodi on Saturday for a tournament to take on Middleton’s Varsity Reserve, Madison Country Day, and Lodi.
Whitewater:
- 24’ Sebastian Cuellar goal
- 59’ Sebastian Cuellar goal assisted by Ethan Dugan
- 78’ Sebastian Cuellar goal assisted by Johan Perez
- Phoenix Jones with 4 saves
- Casey Schlicher with 4 saves
Monroe:
- 29’ Jacob Kerkenbush goal
- Sam Steies with 9 saves
Article Submitted by Sam Burns
Whitewater High School Head Boys’ Soccer Coach
dburns@wwusd.org
The Whitewater Girls’ Swim Team competed at home against Jefferson/Cambridge on Tuesday, September 26. Our athletes showed up to compete as many obtained personal best times for the season.
Adalynn Frye took on the 200 Freestyle for the first time this season. She also went a best time in the 100 Breaststroke by 16 seconds.
Zoe Zei has found a love for the 500 Freestyle and is absolutely crushing it. She dropped 21 seconds from just last week!
Lucy Davis swam the 200 Freestyle for the first time this season and dropped 24 seconds from last year. She also went a best time in the 100 Butterfly by dropping 8 seconds.
Marijose Verduzco swam the 50 Butterfly in a Medley relay which we hope is the first of many Butterfly races. She also went a best time in the 100 Freestyle by 5 seconds.
Atreya Wilson went 3 of 4 in best times for the night which included a 3 second drop in the 100 Breaststroke.
The 400 Freestyle Relay consisting of Makayla Bazeley, Charlotte Hajewski, Maggie Maas, and Emerson Dunham won their heat with a time of 4:27.43.
The Swim Team is back in the pool on Tuesday, October 3, at Elkhorn. We hope to see you all there!
Article and Photo Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
The Whitewater Volleyball Team beat visiting Monroe in 4 sets on Dig Pink Night (19-25, 25-18, 25-13, 25-18), Thursday, September 28. The night started with some heartfelt tributes to two special moms who beat breast cancer, Nicole Grosinske and Nikki Amundson. Both Calli and Aidyn gave moving speeches about their moms and their fight against cancer. Our continued love and support of them, and anyone impacted by cancer, is endless.
Coach Mary Kilar commented, “We finally put together a match and played like the team we know we are! When we visited Monroe, we lost in a 5-set battle. So, to turn around and host them and beat them solidly in four sets shows our improvement. As a coaching staff we have been preaching playing to win, and tonight we took control and did just that! We also have been working hard to improve our ace to error ratio on serve, and we accomplished this with 16 aces and 8 errors.”
Tonight, Calli Grosinske saw the court and bettered the ball each chance she got. She led us again with another double-double and ended the night with 24 kills, hitting a .283, scoring 3 aces and 13 digs. I was so pleased to see her respond with leadership; she had a solid night tonight!
Ella Spear also had a great night passing a 2.0, and was a force behind the serving line and defensively. She racked up 6 aces, 13 digs, and 7 assists. Falyn Krahn contributed 3 kills, 8 digs, and a block. Zoe Kohl added 14 digs and an ace. Manny Mbifi added 3 kills and a block, Meg Roselle finished the night with 2 kills and 5 digs, and Savannah O’Neil came in with 2 aces!
Finally, our senior setter Marina Linos, had a stellar night behind the line with 4 aces, and a double-double of 15 assists and 12 digs, also adding 2 kills.
To see our team regroup after a loss of 5 sets at Delavan and take over this match was exactly what we knew this team is capable of. I am happy for them and proud of their work tonight!
Thank you to all who came out and supported our Dig Pink. Next up is Play for Trey on Tuesday, October 3rd. Wear your Play for Trey gear, blue and gold, and come out to support us against Jefferson. JV1 and JV2 at 5:00 PM and varsity to follow at 6:30.
Article and Photos Submitted by Mary Kilar
Whitewater High School Head Volleyball Coach
mkilar@wwusd.org
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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