Today is Sunday, May 10, 2026
Updated 8/24/25 @ 10:50 p.m. to add the photo of the plaque that was unveiled today.
American Family Field was sold out on Sunday, August 24 as the Milwaukee Brewers paid tribute to Bob Uecker. The full ceremony may be viewed here.
Uecker was a Brewers legend, broadcasting for the team for 54 seasons. Before that, he played as a backup catcher in MLB, including a stint with the Milwaukee Braves, making his major league debut in 1962 and winning a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964.
Beyond baseball, Uecker was a regular guest on Johnny Carson, he starred in the sitcom “Mr. Belvedere,” where he played the character George Owens, and had a role in the movie “Major League,” where he played himself. He even hosted “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 13, 1984.
Uecker died at his Menomonee Falls home on January 16, 2025, ten days shy of his 91st birthday.
Our thanks to Ron Binning for passing on the kind letter of gratitude from the Uecker family.
The Whitewater Whippets downed Big Foot 26-22 in the football home opener on Friday night, August 22.
Comments from Coach Bartlett:
We went into this game with the mindset of proving that Whitewater football is ready to fight for all four quarters. Our season mantra is Pound the Stone — a reminder that every play matters and that adversity is always part of the game.
Big Foot gave us a tough battle, and we had to overcome our own mistakes, but our players never stopped grinding. We opened strong with a defensive three-and-out followed by a touchdown on our first offensive play. Big Foot responded immediately, setting the tone for a back-and-forth fight the rest of the way.
Our players’ resilience showed late in the fourth quarter when, down by a score, we put together the game-winning drive. Junior quarterback Ty Bucholtz delivered a huge throw to junior Emmett Spear across the middle, while senior Christian Minett and Bucholtz powered through with tough runs to keep the chains moving. That drive was set up by a momentum-shifting kick return from junior Hayden Armstrong after Big Foot had just taken the lead.
New offensive coordinator Daniel Strause called an excellent series to close out the game, while new defensive coordinator Jacob Biesterveld kept our defense locked in and battling all night. Our entire coaching staff — Michael Maas, Michael O’Neal, Quinn Williams, and Jacob Brown — played a vital role in the victory.
Senior Casey Lyon (#2) also stood out, making plays at wide receiver while anchoring our defense at middle linebacker with toughness and athleticism.
This win was a true team effort and an important step in showing who we are becoming as a program: a Whitewater team that will keep pounding the stone until the final whistle.
Stats:
Rushing
- #4 Ty Bucholtz 8 Rushes, 60 Yards, 1 TD
- #33 Christian Minett 14 Rushes, 85 Yards, 2 TD
Passing
- #4 Ty Bucholtz 8-16, 156 Yards, 1 TD, 1 Int
Receiving
- #1 Trevor Piper 1 Catch, 3 Yards
- #2 Casey Lyon 6 Catches, 113 Yards, 1 TD
- #3 Emmett Spear 1 Catch, 17 Yards
- #15 Connor Brummeyer 1 Catch, 23 Yards
Defensive Notable Stats
- #3 Emmett Spear 5 Solo, 6 Assists, 11 Total Tackles
- #50 Deavion Olson 2 Solo, 2 Assists, 1 TFL
Article Submitted by Sam Bartlett
Whitewater High School Head Football Coach
barsa01@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Olivia Kowlaski
Our Whippets have been labeled the “road warriors” playing in three consecutive tennis invitationals this week.
On Thursday night, August 21, the Whitewater Whippets Tennis Team traveled to Kenosha to play Shoreland Lutheran in a non-conference dual match. The Whippets were victorious, defeating the Pacers by a team score of 7-0. All seven players won their matches, and here were their scores:
Singles #1 Taryn Rothwell 6-0,6-0
Singles #2 Lilian Navejas-Ortiz 6-3, 6-1
Singles #3 Maddie Joseph 6-0, 6-1
Singles #4 Yareli Palomec-Garcia 6-2, 6-2
Doubles #1 Natalia Casillas/Kiani Aranda 7-6 (7-0), 6-1
Doubles #2 Izzy Lawton/Abby Treder 6-1, 6-3
Doubles #3 Ruth Lopez/Gisselle Perez 6-1, 6-2
Article and Photos Submitted by Greg Stewart
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Tennis Coach
gstewart@wwusd.org
The Whitewater Whippet Girls’ Tennis Team split on Day 2 of the East Troy Invitational, winning the first match against Fort Atkinson 4-3 and losing the second match against East Troy 0-7.
Photo and Comments Submitted by Greg Stewart
Whitewater High School Head Tennis Coach
gstewart@wwusd.org
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