Today is Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Article and Photos Courtesy of Bob Mischka
The Whitewater Whippet Football Team lost a non-conference game to Monroe on Friday, April 16, by a score of 29-7.
The high point for the Whippets was scoring their touchdown with just 1 second left in the first half on a 35 yard pass from junior quarterback Brock Grosinske to senior Chase Conn.
Another high was when the Whippets stopped the Cheesemakers when they had a first and goal in the second quarter.
Brock Grosinske 
Chase Conn
Next up in this shortened alternate season will be a game at McFarland on April 23. Attendance continues to be limited due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The picture of Chase Conn shows him catching the 35-yard touchdown pass in the end zone. He is wearing a mask under his helmet which makes it hard to make out his features.
Comments and Photo Courtesy of Justin Crandall
Whitewater High School Athletic Director
jcrandall@wwusd.org
Congratulations to the Girls’ Tennis Team on their finish at the conclusion of the Conference Meet on Friday, April 16. The meet was started on April 8, but had to be postponed after a few matches due to rain.
All four singles players medaled! Emilia Houwers placed third at #1 singles, Mariana Cano took the conference title at #2 singles, Anisa Dauti finished third at #3 singles, and Crystal Chan placed third at #4 singles. Go, Whippets.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
UW-Whitewater Softball Drops Two in WIAC Play
Box Score Game 1: https://uwwsports.com/sports/softball/stats/2021/uw-oshkosh/boxscore/15366
Box Score Game 2: https://uwwsports.com/sports/softball/stats/2021/uw-oshkosh/boxscore/15368
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team held leads past the halfway point in each of the games it played Thursday afternoon but fell in back-to-back contests at UW-Oshkosh in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader.
The Warhawks (11-7 overall, 1-3 WIAC) were defeated 5-4 in the opener after the Titans plated three runs in the bottom of the seventh. UW-W dropped a 9-4 decision in Game 2 after UW-Oshkosh scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead for good.
In Game 1, catcher Nikki Mikosz knocked a pair of home runs, including a two-run shot in the top of the second inning to give UW-Whitewater a 2-1 lead and a solo homer to lead off the top of the fifth.
The Warhawks’ advantage increased to three runs later in the fifth on a run-scoring single through the left side by designated player Kennedy Cox.
Pitcher Kate Cleveland dropped to 4-3 on the year with the loss, striking out four over 6 1/3 innings.
Third baseman Meg Cohrs, right fielder Meghan Dunning and second baseman Delaney Becker also tallied hits for UW-Whitewater. Centerfielder Vera Pflugradt reached base twice on a pair of walks.
In the nightcap, the Warhawks led 4-2 through 4 1/2 innings before the Titans (10-4, 2-0) broke the game open in the bottom of the fifth.
Cox totaled a team-high three hits, and left fielder Krista Sbarra posted two hits and two RBIs. Mikosz collected a two-run double and added two walks at the plate. Becker and first baseman Kaleigh O’Brien each registered one hit and one run scored.
Starting pitcher Rhiann Dick took the loss, falling to 3-3 for the season. Kathryn Kinsella, Annie Morelli and Marissa Adams each made appearances in relief.
UW-Whitewater continues play on the road this Saturday at UW-Stout. First pitch of the WIAC doubleheader is set for 2 p.m.
Photo and Comments Courtesy of Bob Mischka
Emilia Houwers qualified for the State tennis tournament by placing third in the Janesville Craig Sectionals on Wednesday, April 14. The State Meet will be held at Badger High School on April 22 and 23 this year.
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