Today is Friday, October 9, 2026
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Mary Hardin-Baylor, which knocked the Warhawks out of NCAA Division III championship contention last week, beat defending champion North Central on Friday, December 17 with a score of 57-24 to win the Stagg Bowl in Canton, Ohio. Mary Hardin-Baylor also won the national title in 2016 and 2018. Since there was no 2020 tournament because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Crusaders have now lifted the trophy in three of the last five seasons. Click here for a full report on ncaa.com.
The Whitewater Girls’ Basketball Team travelled to Edgerton for a conference game Thursday, December 16. The Whippets struggled to create scoring opportunities on offense in the first half. Going into halftime we were down 10-43.
In the second half, the team moved the ball better and executed on offense, outscoring Edgerton 17-15, but could not close the gap, losing 27-58.
Kindyl Kilar had 7 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Mayte Navejas also scored 7, and had 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 assists. Jenna Pope added 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. Danielle DePorter had 4 points, 1 rebound, and a steal. Gwen Truesdale ripped down 7 rebounds and had 1 block. Cali Kopecky also scored 4 points.
Article Submitted by Kristen Lippens
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
klippens@wwusd.org
File Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
Editor’s Note: This information was submitted by Coach (Bob) Schramm
Little Dribblers (Kindergarten and 1st graders) and Shooting Stars (2nd and 3rd graders) completed another great year. Participants learned listening, passing, dribbling, rebounding, defensive and shooting skills. All participants showed a great deal of progress as the 8-week clinic proceeded.
Coach Bob believes there is a bright future ahead for the girls and boys basketball teams with these dedicated basketball players.
Congratulations to all, Coach Bob, Coach Adam, Coach Zander
The Whippet Boys’ Swim Team traveled to Elkhorn High School to compete in a triple dual against Elkhorn and Platteville-Lancaster on Tuesday, December 14. The Whippets were able to beat Platteville-Lancaster by 10 points!
Tyler Arnett swam in the 100 Fly for the first time this season, putting together a nice race. He also swam in the 100 Backstroke, dropping time from last week, and going a season best, as well as taking second at the meet.
Jack Hefty swam in two new events, taking on the 400 Freestyle, where he was able to take a second-place finish, with a time of 5:28.55. Jack also swam in the 100 Breaststroke, with an impressive time of 1:39.40.
Miles Nickelsburg continues to drop time in the 50 and 100 Freestyle, going personal best times in both events.
Andrew O’Toole swam in his first meet of the season, and with only having four practices in thus far, put on nice races in the 200 and 100 Freestyle. We can’t wait to see what he can do at our next meet!
Casey Schilling started the night in the 200 Freestyle Relay, swimming the 50 freestyle with his goggles around his neck, and still had a nice time of 44.61. He then swam in the 50 Freestyle, with an impressive time of 43.69. He also took on the 100 Backstroke.
Zach Tomomitsu took on 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke. He continues to improve his time in the 100 Breaststroke, going a personal best time!
The Whippets are back in action on Tuesday, January 4th, at 5:30 in Jefferson/Cambridge!
Article Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Co-Head Boys’ Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
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