By Kelly O’Hara
Whitewater High School Head Gymnastics Coach
OHaraKL17@uww.edu

On Friday, December 18th, the Whitewater Whippet Gymnastics Team competed against Janesville Parker in their first home dual. The gymnasts had a successful meet, concluding the competition with a team score of 116.70.

The highlights of the meet on the Varsity side included sophomore Maddy Buehler scoring a personal best on both the Vault and Floor Exercise, scoring an 8.05 on Vault and a 7.00 on Floor. Sophomore Brenda Aguilar scored a personal best on the Floor Exercise, scoring a 7.1. Sophomore Halee Peters placed 3rd on Bars and in the All Around, scoring a 7.35 on Bars and a personal best in the All Around, scoring a 31.00. Halee also had a personal best and placed 2nd on the Floor Exercise and Vault, scoring an 8.25 on Floor and an 8.3 on Vault. Junior Anna Ejnik had a personal best and placed 3rd on Vault, scoring an 8.15. Anna also had a personal best on the Floor Exercise, scoring an 8.00. Senior Jenna Caldwell also had a successful meet placing 1st on Vault and Bars, scoring an 8.35 on Vault and 7.6 on Bars. She also had a personal best and placed 2nd in the All Around, scoring a 31.05.

On the Junior Varsity side, sophomore Alexis Kuhnke competed in her first meet and scored a 4.6 on the Balance Beam. Sophomore Brooke Bazeley scored a 4.4 on the Floor Exercise. Sophomore Isabelle Dieter competed Vault for the first time and scored a 6.5. Freshman Lauren Buehler also competed Vault for the first time and placed 3rd, scoring a 7.1.

These Whippet gymnasts will be back in action Saturday, January 9th, at the Platteville Invitational. Go, Whippet Gymnastics!

For the article in the Wisconsin State Journal please click here.

Article by Kristen Lippens
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
klippens@wwusd.org

The Whippet Girls’ Basketball Team played a competitive first half against Brodhead on Thursday night, December 17, as we were tied with a few minutes left in the first half.

Unfortunately, we lost steam, and didn’t shoot well in the second half. The final score was Whitewater 39, Brodhead 66. 

Catherine Skindingsrude led the Whippets with 9 points, followed by Kacie Carollo with 6.  

Our next game will be played on Tuesday, December 22, at home, against Edgerton.

Article by Kristen Lippens
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
klippens@wwusd.org

The Whippet Girls’ Basketball Team lost a tough fought battle to the undefeated Jefferson Eagles on Monday night.

We trailed 19 to 36 at halftime. Although we outscored them 31 to 28 in the second half, it wasn’t enough to gain the lead. 

Kacie Carollo led the team with 27 points followed by Danielle DePorter with 6. Kindyl Kilar scored 5 points and led the team in rebounds and assists.

Our next competition is Thursday, December 17, against Brodhead.