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Whippet Booster Club Auction – Saturday

April 29, 2022

The Whippet Booster Club will be hosting their semi-annual Sports Auction on Saturday, April 30 at 841 Brewhouse. 

The doors open at 5:00 p.m., and tickets are $20. Your ticket includes entry into the event, food, beverages, and an opportunity to win door prizes. The auction grand prize for the evening is a $1000 drawing but there are MANY more ways to win on the night! 

This auction site at https://sportswwusd.sportngin.com/auction will show some of the big ticket items that will be at this year’s auction along with some of our raffle items.

If you have any questions about the event or wish to donate, please contact Booster Club President Tom Grosinske or Athletic Director Justin Crandall.  

Make sure to save the date and come out to support our Whippet Athletics! Go, Whippets!  

Article Submitted by Justin Crandall
Whitewater High School Athletic Director
jcrandall@wwusd.org

Whippets Get Walk-Off Win Over Brodhead-Juda

April 27, 2022

The Whippets won in walk-off style on April 26! Carter Friend was the hero of the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 7th inning to propel the Whippet Baseball Team to a 2-1 victory over visiting Brodhead-Juda.

Marcus DePorter

The Whippets put together a complete seven inning game, collecting six hits and only allowing three hits.

Marcus DePorter threw a complete game, only throwing 84 pitches.

The Whippets will be back in action again this Thursday as they travel to Brodhead.

Article Submitted by Michael Hookstead
Whitewater High School Head Baseball Coach
mhookstead@wwusd.org
File Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka

Big Inning Leads Softball Team to Victory

April 26, 2022

The Whippet Softball Team defeated Delavan-Darien this past Monday, April 25, 15-2 in five innings.

Lexi Juoni

Delavan took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, but Whitewater scored one in the bottom of the first and three runs in the second for a 4-2 lead. The Whippets broke things open with a 10 run third inning as they cruised to the win.

Cheyenne Bohmann pitched the first three innings for the win, while Ashlynne Bohmann pitched the last two innings to seal the victory.

Shyan Lesperance, Falyn Krahn, Lexi Juoni, Cali Kopecky, Gaby Kubicz, and Nataly Benes scored two runs each. Kopecky and Cheyenne Bohmann also drove in two runs apiece.

The Whippets will be at home this Thursday, April 28th, as they play host to McFarland. Game time is 5:30 p.m.

Article Submitted by Ron Sdano
Whitewater High School Head Softball Coach
rsdano@wwusd.org
File Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka

Whippet Softball Field Named in Honor of Tim Hering

April 25, 2022

On Saturday, April 23rd, the Whippet Softball Team hosted Brodhead in a doubleheader. In between games, the Varsity Softball Field was named in honor of the late softball coach Tim Hering.

Attending the ceremony were two of Coach Hering’s daughters, Kelly and Laura, along with their families. Also celebrating this special occasion were many former players, coaches, and friends.

Special thanks go to the Coulthart family for agreeing to share in the naming of the facility along with Larry Kachel and Don Vruwink who took the initiative to get this naming process moving forward.  Thanks go to Athletic Director Justin Crandall and Athletic Assistant Shannon Cushman for all of their hard work in making this day a success.

Guest speakers along with Kelly and Laura were Justin Crandall, Don Vruwink, Diane Schwab, Larry Kachel, and Laurie Kyle Mack.

Article Submitted by Ron Sdano
Whitewater High School Head Softball Coach
rsdano@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Greg Stewart

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