The Whippet Girls’ Basketball Team took on Edgerton Thursday night, December 15, for a conference game at home. 

We started the game with great intensity on defense, keeping the score within five with just over seven minutes left in the first half. Edgerton pulled away, outscoring us 24-3 as we struggled to connect on our shots from outside, ending the first half 13-39. 

The second half matched the first in scoring as we continued to struggle to hit our shots. 

Statistical leaders for the Whippets were Kindyl Kilar and Calli Grosinske with 7 points and 2 rebounds each. Zoe Kohl added 4 points. 

The Whippets travel to Brodhead for another conference game Tuesday night, December 20. 

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

On Tuesday, December 13, the Whippet Boys’ Swim Team competed against Burlington Co-op in their first home meet of the season. Many tried new events, while others swam their go to events and had some best times.

Notable swims from the night include:

• Jack Hefty going best times in the 200 IM with a time of 2:32.35 and 100 Freestyle with a time of 57.88
• David Enns trying out the 200 Freestyle and having a great swim despite breaking his goggles right before his race!
• Tyler Arnett and Cruz Aranda going 1 and 2 in the 200 Freestyle with times of 2:05.39 (Tyler) and 2:14.58 (Cruz)
• Sam Nickelsburg swam a quick 50 Freestyle going a time of 31.10
• Miles Nickelsburg leading off the 200 Freestyle relay, going a best time in 50 Freestyle of 30.48
• Tyler Arnett continues making improvements in the 500 Freestyle going a season best time of 5:32.12.
• Xavier Zei had a great race in the 100 Breaststroke. He dropped 21 seconds from his previous time!

The Boys’ Swim team is up again at home next week Tuesday, December 20, at 5:30 p.m. against Badger Co-op.

Article and Team Photo Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Co-Head Boys’ Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
Photos of Tyler Arnett Courtesy of Bob Mischka

The Whitewater Girls’ Basketball team traveled to Monroe for a non-conference game Monday night, December 12. 

Keeping our turnovers low, controlling the tempo of the game, and keeping our intensity up were key in securing the 59-41 win against the Cheesemakers. 

We had great contributions from every player that stepped on the floor. Calli Grosinske led the Whippets with 22 points and had 4 rebounds and 6 steals. Danielle DePorter added 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals. Katie Gillette scored 7 and ripped down 8 rebounds and 3 steals. Mayte Navejas also scored 7 and had 6 rebounds. 

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

The Varsity Gymnastics Team competed in their second meet of the season at the Janesville Craig Invite on Saturday, December 10th. The girls continue to impress with their personal bests, new skills performed, and eagerness to compete in new rotations.

Halee Peters led the way with a season best on the balance beam with a 7.95. She followed that up with a lifetime best score on the floor with an 8.35 and then a medal worthy performance on vault, taking 5th. In her last rotation, she had a season best score of 7.65 on the uneven bars, which also ties her lifetime best score.

Brooke Bazeley was able to perform her floor and her beam routines for the first time this season. She accepted the challenge with a no fall beam routine picking up where she left off last season! She is excited to add some new skills to both routines for future meets. 

Makayla Bazeley scored close to her season best on the balance beam with a 7.05 and followed that up with a fun to watch floor routine where she did her best 720 pirouette. Her routine on the uneven bars scored her a season best that tied with her lifetime best score of 7.30. She added a double cut catch to her routine and nailed it.

Nola Coburn had a great day on the floor where she had a season best score of 6.65. She went on to have a season best score on the vault with a 7.35 which is getting close to her lifetime best score. 

Stephanie Walters competed for the first time this season on the balance beam, and her score contributed to the team score. It was great to see her trying new skills and hope to add more to her mix in the upcoming meets.

Alexa Wildenberg continues to impress with her floor routine, earning a season best score. She also has been working hard to be able to compete on the vault, and her score contributed to the team score for that rotation!

The girls have a little break in competitions until January 3rd when they have a home meet against Elkhorn. Hope to see you there!

Article and Photos Submitted by Shawnda Peters
Whitewater High School Head Gymnastics Coach
speters@wwusd.org