Today is Tuesday, November 26, 2024
From the Daily Jefferson County Union: “Like most major league baseball players, Ben Heller cannot wait until the start of the 2020 season, abbreviated as it is due to the coronavirus pandemic.
When the season does officially start, the former Whitewater High School standout will be in his fourth year with one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports—the New York Yankees.
The hard-throwing right-handed relief pitcher was among 58 players—33 of them pitchers—invited to participate in the New York team’s summer camp. He explained how the Yankees are doing their best to limit the amount of players at one time at the camp, which is being held inside Yankee Stadium.”
For the complete story in the Daily Union, assuming you’re able to get past the paywall, click here.
For a Youtube with Ben discussing his first major leagues win, in 2016, click here.
Per the LaCrosse Tribune, “Former record-setting UW-La Crosse quarterback Evan Lewandowski has found a new home. Only this time it’s with a conference rival.
The Lake Zurich, Ill. native announced Monday via Twitter he was transferring to WIAC foe UW-Whitewater:
“Change of plans … I’m headed to Whitewater.”
Lewandowski had originally committed to the University of Maryland on May 1 where transfer rules would have required him to sit out for one academic year. He stayed enrolled at UW-L through last year’s Spring semester. But Maryland recently added prized Alabama quarterback transfer Taulia Tagovailoa, who is the brother of Miami Dolphins and former Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa. With senior Josh Jackson and prized sophomore Lance LeGendre already in the mix, it suddenly became a crowded quarterback room.
The Eagles nearly pulled off the upset against Whitewater, but fell 21-17 on the road to the then No. 3 Warhawks.
Last season after the Eagles nearly pulled off an upset against UW-W, Whitewater coach Kevin Bullis said, “That young man can sling a football. There were times when the ball was going 30 yards down the field, but wouldn’t get six feet off the ground.”
For the complete article in the Tribune, click here.
Per the Wisconsin State Journal, “The WIAA says it isn’t considering moving any fall sports to the spring sports season or flipping sports seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Any such change would require WIAA Board of Control approval.
WIAA director of communications Todd Clark said Monday the WIAA has “entertained a number of scenarios and considerations” among many informal discussions during the pandemic.
“However, at this time, we have not spent any serious staff time and discussion on the executing a plan to flip seasons,” Clark wrote in an email. “It’s a topic that can always be discussed. Of course, anything considered will need Board of Control review and approval.”
For the full article click here.
Wisconsin-Whitewater pass rusher Mackenzie Balanganayi recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds writer Justin Berendzen. Check it out by clicking here!
- Name: Mackenzie Balanganayi
- Position: Defensive Lineman
- College: Wisconsin-Whitewater
- Height: 6′ 2
- Weight: 235 lbs
- Instagram: @XXMackManXX
1.What do you hope to accomplish if you make it into the NFL?
- Well, first and foremost I want to be the best player I can be. I know wherever I end up I’ll start at the bottom of the food chain. But I hope to work my way up to being one of the best. I’m still a relatively new player to the game and I feel like I can learn so much more at the next level.
5. How has your experience as a Wisconsin Whitewater Warhawks player been?
- It has surpassed my expectations so far. I came into the program very weary and unsure of what my role would be on the team. I was also anxious about the type of people I would meet on the squad. God willing everything worked out for the best. I’ve met some lifelong friends and I have improved immensely as a football player.
Check out the entire interview by clicking here!
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