Today is Wednesday, April 9, 2025
On Thursday night, January 9, the Whippet Wrestlers were back in action after some time off from hosting the 46th annual Mid-States Tournament and recovering over Winter Break by hosting neighboring Delavan-Darien.
Coming into the evening Coach Schimming knew without a doubt that this was going to be a competitive dual meet with quality wrestlers at both ends setting the tone for a great night for fans. The Whippet JV team did not disappoint, coming out and winning 9 out of the 10 matches and looking much improved in the process.
In Varsity action, the Whippets got things started strong with two first period pins at 144 and 150 pounds by Connor Friend and Traysen Thomason. Ironically both used the exact same technique on their way to their pins. A fan mentioned to Coach Schimming afterward, “Well, can see what was drilled over break!”
The Whippets dropped the next four matches in a row, all by pins, putting the team in a hole that would require the team to really dig their heals in down the homestretch. Junior Soto stopped the Comets in their trajectory toward a victory by getting a first period pin over his opponent at heavyweight. The teams traded forfeits at 106 and 113. To Jarvis Porcaro and Jasen Porras’s displeasure they each received a forfeit, bringing the team score to a deadlock at 36-36. Brady Friend came out with a lot of confidence and was able to secure a big pin to put the Whippets up 42-36. Adding to the excitement, the Comets were able to get the pin in the final match to tie up the dual meet.
After the excitement of the dual meet for fans, students, and coaches, it was determined by criteria letter F that Whitewater would win based on having filled more of the weight classes. This pushed the Whippets to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Rock Valley Conference “Valley” Standings.
The team is next in action on Tuesday night, January 14, when they travel to Edgerton to take on the Tiders of Edgerton and the Trojans of Beloit Turner. Both duals look to be good competitive matches for the Whippets as well to help prepare them for the upcoming tournament series less than one month away. Wrestling at Edgerton High School will begin at 5:00.
Article Submitted by John Schimming
Whitewater High School Head Wrestling Coach
jschimming@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Bob Mischka
After two weeks of no competitions, the Whippet Boys’ Swim Team was back in action on Tuesday, January 7th. The Whippets took on Badger and Platteville Lancaster in a triple dual. The Whippets were victorious against Platteville/Lancaster with a score of 131 to 35; they however fell short against a very tough Badger team with a score of 67 to 103. The boys swam really well and had many best times on the night!
Best Times Include:
200 Freestyle:
- Cruz Aranda – 1:54.75 (Improved his 5th place spot on the Whippet Top 10 List)
- Caleb Kluck – 2:31.34
- Sam Nickelsburg – 2:44.75
200 IM:
- Jack Hefty – 2:26.18 (10 second drop from previous time)
- Myles Morse – 2:27.77 (15 second drop from previous time)
- Miles Nickelsburg 2:33.81 (5 second drop from previous time)
50 Freestyle:
- Mateo Bazeley – 24.74
- Wyatt Esch – 27.12
- Andrew O’Toole – 27.31
100 Butterfly:
- Langdon Coburn – 1:01.78 (10th on the Whippet Top 10 List)
- Myles Morse – 1:11.14
100 Freestyle:
- Mateo Bazeley – 53.04 (9th on the Whippet Top 10 List)
- Isaac Straight – 1:28.00
100 Backstroke:
- Andrew O’Toole – 1:20.52
- Xavier Ortiz – 1:34.08 (18 second drop from previous time)
100 Breaststroke:
- Jack Hefty – 1:14.69
The Whippets are back in the water on Tuesday, January 14th against Elkhorn & PSC at Elkhorn High School. Swimming starts at 5:30 pm; we hope to see you there!
Article and Photo Submitted By Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Head Swim Coach
ReynoldsSM07@uww.edu
Established in the spring of 2024, the National High School Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (NHSTFXCCA) created standards to recognize outstanding performances, at the national level, by awarding them a certificate for All-American honors. Whitewater had one athlete meet the criteria in the 1600 meter run. Jack Hefty ran 4:13.0 en route to winning his second straight state title. The standard for All American in this event is 4:16.0. Congratulations, Jack!
The coaching staff then began diving into the history books and found several other Whippet track and field athletes who would have earned this award had it been in place during their time in a Whitewater uniform. The staff wanted to recognize these athletes for their superior performances even though the program had not yet been in place for all the years these performances were recorded. Through research and help from former athletes, it was discovered that Janet Partoll had earned honorable mention All-American honors in 1985! Unfortunately, not all the athletes listed below have pictures to go with them. Thank you to all those involved in securing the photos we do have of these athletes as we take a trip down “memory lane” and remember how incredibly rich the sport of track and field is in Whitewater, Wisconsin!
- 2024 Boys 1600 – Jack Hefty
- 2023 Girls 4×200 – Madelynn Buehler, Sydney Schilt, Emma Weigel, Kindyl Kilar 1:42.95
- 2023 Connor Raupp – Discus 169′ 0″
- 2019 Boys 4×200 – Will Leibrand, Juan Cuellar, Jared Clapper, Jack Mayer 1:29.27
- 2012 Molly Griep – Shot Put 43′ 3″
- 2012 Molly Griep – Discus 152′ 1″
- 2010 Loussaint Minett – Discus 178′ 9″
- 2001 Rachael Travis – Discus 139′ 4″
- 1987 Troy Hansen – Discus 172′ 9″
- 1986 Girls 4×200 – Tina Partoll, Janet Partoll, Julie Paynter, Samantha Reeb 1:43.93
- 1986 Janet Partoll – High Jump 5′ 8″
- 1979 Jack Mead – Shot Put 60′ 1.5″
To see all the event qualifying standards, visit this link: https://www.nhstfxcca.org/all-american…/2024-outdoor-tf
If you can provide a photo for any of the athletes missing a photograph, please reach out to Coach Carstens at the email below.
Article Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track and Field Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
Brodhead jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as they beat Whitewater 57-28 in Rock Valley girls’ basketball crossover action on Tuesday, January 7. This was the first crossover game for both teams. Whitewater has a non-conference game on Saturday to begin a stretch of four games on the road. The next home game will be Tuesday, January 21.
Article Submitted by Mike Dowden
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
dowmi01@wwusd.org
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