UW-Whitewater Softball Takes Two Over No. 25 Carroll

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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team remained unbeaten at home with a pair of wins over 25th-ranked Carroll on Monday at van Steenderen Softball Complex.

The Warhawks (6-4 overall) took the first game by a 3-1 score before ending the second contest in five innings by run rule by a 9-1 margin.

In the opener, pitcher Kate Cleveland tossed a complete-game, five-hitter, allowing only one run and striking out two without a walk. She improved to 3-2 with the win.

Designated player Kennedy Cox smashed a run-scoring double to center in the second inning with two outs to plate first baseman Kaleigh O’Brien and give UW-Whitewater a 1-0 lead.

UW-W touched home plate again in the bottom of the fourth on an RBI single by left fielder Krista Sbarra.

After the Pioneers (3-3) cut the Warhawks’ lead to 2-1 in the top of the sixth inning, shortstop Sophia Kinjerski tallied a base hit up the middle to bring home O’Brien and provide a key insurance run.

Cleveland retired the side in order in the top of the seventh to end the contest. O’Brien finished 3-for-3, and Sbarra collected two hits.

In Game 2, Carroll took a 1-0 advantage in the top of the first before UW-Whitewater registered nine unanswered runs, including one in the first, two in the second, five in the third and one in the fifth.

Mallory Hollatz earned her first win of the year, striking out four and allowing only two hits over four innings. Marissa Adams pitched a 1-2-3 fifth inning in relief.

Kinjerski led the offense with three hits and two runs batted in. Pflugradt scored two runs and totaled two hits, including a three-run homer. O’Brien posted two more hits and scored one run.

The Warhawks’ defense didn’t commit an error in either game.

UW-Whitewater returns to the diamond Saturday for a doubleheader against Chicago. First pitch is slated for 1 p.m. at van Steenderen Softball Complex.

The Whippet Volleyball Team continued their winning ways, sweeping Big Foot on Thursday, March 18, 25-22, 25-21, and 25-12.

Cora Linos had 6 aces, with 3 more added by Emme Bullis and 2 by Kindyl Kilar. Kilar and Bullis each added double-digit kills with 15 and 12 respectively. Linos totaled 29 assists in the victory.

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Photos Courtesy of Bob Mischka.

Article by Kathy Bullis
Whitewater High School Head Volleyball Coach
kbullis@wwusd.org

The Whippets are on a four game winning streak. Last night our JV2, JV, and Varsity all defeated Jefferson. What a great confidence boost for our program! The Varsity was led by strong serving by Kindyl Kilar and Cora Linos. Kilar started the first set off serving 19 straight, and Linos went on a 13 serve run in the third set. Whitewater defeated Jefferson 3-0 by the scores of 25-11, 25-8, and 25-7.

We are back at practice tonight preparing for Thursday night’s match against Big Foot (2-2) when we’ll celebrate Parents’ Night. The JV and JV2 will begin play at 5:00, and parents will be recognized between set 2 and set 3. The Varsity match will start at 6:30, and parents will be recognized between set 2 and 3.

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Article by John Schimming
Whitewater High School Head Wrestling Coach
jschimming@wwusd.org

Brianna Staebler finished in 4th place this weekend at the National Women’s NAIA Wrestling Tournament representing Campbellsville University, earning All-American honors.

She went 5-2 on the weekend with two wins (11-0, 6-0) and 3 pins. Her losses came to the young lady who took 3rd and to the eventual National Champion. As a team, the Campbellsville University Tigers claimed the National Championship.

Brianna started competing for the Tigers at Campbellsville, Kentucky, in mid-January and has transitioned well from being home in Wisconsin to her new home for the next four years of college in Kentucky. 

Brianna is a member of the Whitewater High School Class of 2020.