Today is Sunday, July 28, 2024
Whitewater (3-1 conference, and 14-6 overall) traveled to Beloit Turner and took care of business winning in three straight sets 25-21, 25-14, 25-17.
First up was JV1 and JV2. JV2 lost in 3 sets, but Coach Ariel Feiertag commented, “We had a good fight in set three! Unfortunately, we dug ourselves too many deep holes that we just couldn’t dig out of. I am proud of their fight!”
JV1 saw themselves in an epic battle, winning the first set, then losing the second with a score of 28-30. Coach Rosie Jaskolski commented, “This was a true battle. Our players worked so hard, stayed focused and fought until the end. The rallies were fun to watch, and the athletes gave it all they had. Unfortunately, we fell short in the third and lost the match.”
The Varsity squad took to the court and took care of business. The Whippets never trailed in any set and won all three. Coach Mary Kilar commented, “I love that we are playing with confidence and as a team. It didn’t matter who was in the match, the play remained solid all the way through! Every member of our squad saw playing time and produced!”
Statistical leaders for the Whippets included Callie Grosinske with 21 assists, Calli Kopecky and Kindyl Kilar with 3 aces apiece, Caleigh Yang with 10 digs, and Kindyl Kilar with 16 kills. Jenna Pope had a defensive match to watch and came away with 3 blocks. “Jenna Pope is playing some ball! She is a force in the middle both offensively and defensively. She had 3 big blocks, and is truly dominating,” said Kilar.
Statistical leaders for the Beloit Turner squad included Nevayah House with 9 kills, Cacee Carl with 22 assists, Mikayla Pringle with 2 aces, and Maddi Carl with 18 digs.
“We hope to continue to play with the same determination we have had all season. This is a fun team to watch and be part of!” said Kilar. Next up, the Whippets travel to Edgerton to take on the Tide on Thursday, September 22nd.
Article and Photo Submitted by Mary Kilar
Whitewater High School Head Volleyball Coach
mkilar@wwusd.org
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by UW-Whitewater.
Three UW-Whitewater fall teams were in action Wednesday night and all three picked up big wins. See below for summaries and links to full recaps/box scores.
Women’s Volleyball — The No. 15 Warhawks won their sixth straight match with a five-set thriller over No. 12 UW-Stevens Point in Russell Arena. Erin McNeil (Crystal Lake, Ill.) had a career match with 23 kills hitting .353 for the contest. UW-W remains unbeaten on their home floor, 8-0, this season. Recap/Box Score
Men’s Soccer — The UW-Whitewater men’s soccer team maintained possession of the Hawk Cup for the fifth consecutive meeting with a 3-1 win over Loras College. Evan Donini (Waukesha, Wis.) opened the scoring with a header off of a corner kick. Jacob Mouille (Waunakee, Wis.) tallied the game-winner and Jalen Holley (Milwaukee, Wis.) put the finishing touches on the contest with the third Warhawk goal of the night.
Women’s Soccer — The Warhawk women’s soccer team extended its streak to seven matches with a 2-1 win at Carthage Wednesday. UW-W has not lost since the season opener. Nina Malak (Middleton, Wis.) and Megan Howard (Lakeland, Minn.) registered goals in the contest. Recap/Box Score
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Knight Public Affairs, LLC.
The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC)’s 10th anniversary celebration of the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle was a wildly successful community event, raising money for local charities.
This year’s Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) brought in over 462 participants, 408 volunteers, and nearly 70 sponsors. With live music, friendly faces, and a scenic new course, race weekend could not have gone better. Dozens of runners were awarded for their accomplishments, including the following overall winners:
Women’s Half Marathon Winners: Peighton Meske (1st), Jenny Zwagerman (2nd), Lauren Mordini (3rd)
Men’s Half Marathon Winners: Matt Barrett (1st), Martin Erl (2nd), Alexander Cushman (3rd)
Women’s 5k Winners: Miranda Slaback (1st), Heidi Mane (2nd), Rachel Fielding (3rd)
Men’s 5k Winners: Devin Johnson (1st), Mark Elworthy (2nd), Paul Taylor (3rd)
To see all race results, visit www.runnersedgeracetiming.com/results.asp.
Participants of the DWS were enthused by the overwhelmingly organized and welcoming event. City Council President, Lisa Dawsey-Smith, gave the opening remarks as runners prepared to take on the race course. The sun was shining and the warm fall air made for a beautiful morning as both races began.
As runners ventured through the course, they got to experience some of Whitewater’s finest features. The DWS team was proud to welcome new and returning participants alike, exceeding their greatest expectations of the race. Thanks to all the hard work of volunteers and sponsors, this 10th anniversary DWS proved to achieve its mission of bringing people together in support of a good cause.
All proceeds will be distributed to the DWS’s five charity partners: Whitewater LEADS, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), Whitewater Unified School District, Bethel House of Whitewater, and the J-Hawks Swim Club. Runners and volunteers joined together afterwards to celebrate the day’s accomplishments, enjoying a free beverage from bronze sponsor 841 Brewhouse.
“The 10th anniversary of the DWS proved to be a year of celebration, growth, and success,” said Race Director, Dawson Miller. “It was amazing to see runners and volunteers alike showcase their hard work.”
The DWS team would like to thank all who came out in support of the race. The whole community is blessed to have had 462 participants attend the DWS, making it a hugely successful charity event. We hope everyone will join us again for the next one! Stay tuned for more information on the 11th annual race.
To learn more about the DWS, visit https://RunWhitewater.com/.
About the DWS
The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features. The DWS partners with the city, business community, university, and the school district to make this a tremendous event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit runwhitewater.com. For general race inquiries, email info@runwhitewater.com.
For more information about the DWS, contact Jeffery Knight at jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or 920.728.0662.
In spectacular fashion, East Troy managed to go 1 up against Whitewater Boys’ Soccer with just 55 seconds played in the game on Monday, September 19. The Whippets recovered well and managed to contain East Troy for the next 38 minutes. Although unable to mount an effective attack, the Whippets also denied East Troy any clear goal scoring opportunities. Chris Cortez and Henry Mortimer played pivotal roles in keeping the score at 1-0 for the Whitewater team.
With 10 seconds to play in the first half, East Troy mounted a lethal counterattack and managed to grab a second goal.
The second half continued in the same manner with both teams vying for possession in the neutral third and no team having the clear-cut advantage. Ten minutes from full time, East Troy scored a 3rd goal, and that is the score line that ended the match.
The Whitewater Boys’ Soccer Team travels to Jefferson this Thursday and then won’t play again until 9/29.
Article Submitted by Sam Burns
Whitewater High School Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
dburns@wwusd.org
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