Today is Thursday, November 28, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has announced alumnus Dan Montanye as the next head coach of the Warhawk women’s soccer program. Montanye started in his new post the week of April 3.
“I am truly honored to become the next head coach of the women’s soccer program at UW-Whitewater,” said Montanye. “This program has meant so much to so many people and I will continue that proud tradition as we move forward into a new era of Warhawk women’s soccer.”
Montanye played collegiately for the Warhawks from 2007-10 and previously served as an assistant coach for the Warhawk men and women in 2011 and the UWW men from 2012-14 and 2021-22.
As a student-athlete, Montanye earned his way into the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference record book for goals and points in a season, career goals, career points and career assists. He holds spots in the UWW record book for assists in one season, career goals and career assists.
Montanye played on the 2009 and 2010 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship teams and helped UWW advance to the NCAA Tournament in 2007, 2009 and 2010, including the 2010 team that advanced to the Round of 16. He was a two-time All-WIAC and United Soccer Coaches All-North Region selection.
Following his career at UW-Whitewater, Montanye competed semi-professionally, playing for the United Soccer League’s Thunder Bay Chill in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
After helping the Warhawks win a conference title and two more trips to the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach, Montanye served as head coach at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2015 and at Olivet College (Mich.) from 2016-19. During his three seasons at Olivet, the Comets collected the United Soccer Coaches All-Academic Team Award three times.
“I am excited to bring Dan back to the Warhawk family as the next head women’s soccer coach,” said Athletic Director Ryan Callahan. “He has the knowledge and passion to continue to build on the rich tradition of our women’s soccer program.”
A native of Mukwonago, Montanye currently resides in Milton with his wife, Mary, son RJ, daughter Eleanor, dog Rooney, and cats Tinker and Sam.
“Thank you to Athletic Director Callahan and everyone involved in the hiring process for trusting me with the future success of this program,” Montanye added. “A special thanks to all my family and friends for their unwavering support over the years.”
The Whippet Softball Team was back in action on Friday, March 24, as they played host to the Evansville Blue Devils.
Whitewater took a 3-1 lead after two innings as Jenna Pope led off the second with a double. Gaby Kubicz, Shyan Lesperance, and Falyn Krahn then followed with run scoring singles.
The Blue Devils erupted for 5 runs in the fourth inning to take a 6-3 lead. The Whippets responded with 5 runs of their own in the bottom half of the inning to go up 8-6. Reece Hammond started the rally with a single. With one out and two runners on, Sydney Schilt hit a triple to drive in both runners. Schilt scored on a single by Cali Kopecky, and then Jenna Pope hit a triple off the fence in left field to score Kopecky. Nataly Benes singled to score Pope, and the Whippets were on their way to a hard fought 9-8 win.
Jenna Pope picked up the win pitching the first four innings, while Cheyenne Bohmann earned the save by pitching the last three innings. Falyn Krahn led all batters with four hits while Sydney Schilt, Cali Kopecky, and Jenna Pope each contributed two hits.
Next up for Whitewater is a game against Delavan-Darien on Saturday April 1st. Game time is 4:30, and the game will be played in Darien.
Article Submitted by Ron Sdano
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Softball Coach
rsdano@wwusd.org
File Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
The Lady Whippets opened up their softball season with a tough 13-16 loss to Edgerton on Thursday, March 23.
The Whippets came out strong, scoring 10 runs in the first two innings. Whitewater could only plate 3 runs the rest of the way, while Edgerton was able to chip away at the lead. Edgerton capitalized on a few walks and defensive miscues late in the game to pull out the win.
Whitewater outhit Edgerton 14-10 with Sydney Schilt going 3×4, Falyn Krahn 2X4, Shyan Lesperance 2×5, Gaby Kubicz 2×4, and Nataly Benes 2×4.
The Whippets were home again on Friday, March 24th as they played host to Evansville.
Article Submitted by Ron Sdano
Whitewater High School Head Softball Coach
rsdano@wwusd.org
Photo Courtesy of Bob and Peter Mischka
Warhawk Football Coach Jace Rindahl writes, “I would like to invite you to a meet and greet opportunity that we will be hosting this week. You’ll get a chance to meet our staff, learn about our 2023 recruiting class, spring ball plans, and a look ahead to the fall. Hope to see you there!”
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