The Whitewater Girls’ Basketball Team traveled to Saint Thomas More for the first regional game of the WIAA Tournament on Wednesday, February 23. 

It was a fast-paced and physical game. Saint Thomas More’s speed took the Whippets out of their game at the beginning of the first half. We were down 5-21 with six and half minutes left in the first half when Cali Kopecky hit a 3, giving us a spark to fight back to get within 10. 

To start the second half, senior Lexi Juoni hit a 3 to put us within 7. The Cavaliers tightened up their defense, making it difficult for us to connect offensively. The Whippets fell short and finished their season, losing 39-57. 

Danielle DePorter led the Whippets with 11 points and 2 rebounds. Junior, Cali Kopecky followed with 10 points (2 for 2 from the free throw line), and 8 rebounds. Senior Gwen Truesdale added 5 points and ripped down 9 rebounds. Josie Treder contributed 4 points and 4 rebounds. Senior Lexi Juoni scored 3 points and had 2 rebounds. Kindyl Kilar had 2 points and 5 rebounds. Mayte Navejas and Calli Grosinske both added 2 points. 

Article Submitted by Kristen Lippens
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
klippens@wwusd.org
File Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka