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The Whitewater Gymnasts took on Waterford in their last dual meet of the season on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Halee Peters had a great night as she took 2nd in All-Around with a score of 30.825. She stomped it in Vault, taking 1st place, took 2nd in Bars with her difficult routine, and had a career best score of 8.275 with her sassy Floor routine, which also earned her 2nd place. Halee tied for 3rd place on Beam with Makayla Bazeley. Makayla also had a strong night and placed in the top 8 for all the events, taking 5th in All-Around and 5th on her solid Bars routine.
Myia Cobbs showed everyone how tough of a competitor she is as she took on Bars for the first time ever. She also scored a season best on the Vault with a 7.25, tied her season best score on Floor, and competed in All-Around for the very first time, and scored a 23.30! We love seeing how much she has grown as a gymnast since the first meet! She meets every challenge head on and is a determined gymnast!
Miyu Takeda scored a season best on Vault as she continues to push herself to learn new skills.
The team heads to Platteville for their last invitational on Saturday, February 12th, and then will move on to Conference and Sectionals the following two Fridays. Wish them luck as they finish their season strong!
Article and Photos Submitted by Shawnda Peters
Whitewater High School Head Gymnastics Coach
speters@wwusd.org
The Whitewater Boys’ Basketball Team competed in two hotly-contested games to begin the week. Unfortunately, they came up a little short in both, losing to Lake Geneva Badger, 41-39, on Monday, February 7th, and 62-48 to Beloit Turner on Tuesday, February 8th.
In Monday’s game, Lake Geneva scored the first two points, but that was their only lead of the first half, as Whitewater took control of the game with their aggressive 1-3-1 zone defense. The Whippets built a seven-point lead with five minutes left, but couldn’t increase it, as Badger closed the gap to 21-18 at the half. The second half was close throughout, with Whitewater keeping the lead until Lake Geneva hit a basket to take a 30-29 lead with 8 and a half minutes left. After that, it went back and forth until the end. With the score tied 39-39 and four seconds left, Badger center Nathan Buntrock broke free to score and win the game.
Whitewater was led by Jon Aron with 12 points, Wyatt Nickels with 8 points and 9 rebounds, and Arno Crowley with 7 points and 3 steals. Sam Brown also contributed 3 steals, as Whitewater stole the ball 10 times.
Tuesday’s game did not start well for the Whippets, as Beloit Turner built a 19-2 lead in the first 10 minutes of this make-up game. Whitewater’s offense finally kicked in, and with their aggressive defense getting steals (a total of 19 steals for the game), the Whippets stormed back. When Arno Crowley hit a 3 pointer at the end of the first half, the Turner lead was down to two, 31-29. Whitewater stayed close throughout the second half. Every time Turner would widen their lead, the Whippets would reel it back in. However, they couldn’t make that last run to take the lead, and with the score at 52-48 with two and a half minutes left, Turner scored the last 10 points for the final.
Whitewater was again led in scoring by Jon Aron with 12 points and Wyatt Nickels’ 5 rebounds. Arno Crowley had 8 points and 6 steals, and Ramon Wence had 4 steals (two of which were crucial to start Whitewater’s first half comeback.)
The Whippets next play at Jefferson on Thursday, February 10th.
Article Submitted by Dwayne Lange
File Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
The Whitewater Girls’ Basketball Team hosted Edgerton for a conference game on Tuesday, February 8th. The Whippets fell to the Tide 40-85.
Gwen Truesdale led the Whippets with 14 points and 4 rebounds. Josie Treder added 9 points and 7 rebounds. Kindyl Kilar and Danielle Deporter each contributed 6 points, and Cali Kopecky added 5.
Whitewater will travel to Brodhead on Friday, February 11th.
Article Submitted by Kristen Lippens
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
klippens@wwusd.org
The Whippets placed 7th in the Southern Lakes Conference Swim Meet with several best times and one medal winning performance on Saturday, February 5. All of our swimmers helped earn points towards our finish with only the Top 16 places scoring points.
Zach Tomomitsu continues to race fast in the 100 Freestyle, going right on his season best time. He also raced hard in the 100 Backstroke, where he finished in the Top 16!
Tyler Arnett was able to take home a medal with his 3rd place finish in the 500 Freestyle. Tyler also swam two great anchor splits in the 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays, and had a 7th place finish in the 200 Freestyle, going a season best time.
Jack Hefty placed in the Top 16 in both of his individual events. He went a season best time in the 200 Individual Medley, and ended up going a season best 100 Freestyle, while leading off the 400 Freestyle Relay!
Miles Nickelsburg continues to improve his time in the 100 Backstroke, where he dropped 2.5 seconds of his previous best time, and was able to place in the Top 16!
Andrew O’Toole was able to place in the Top 16 in the 100 Breaststroke, and was right on his previous best time! He swam a really nice split in the 200 Freestyle Relay.
Next up is the Sectional Meet at Baraboo on Saturday, February 12.
Article and Photo Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Co-Head Boys’ Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
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