Today is Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Whitewater High School received a $190,000 United States Tennis Association grant to support the reconstruction of eight tennis courts at the school.
The grant will help the Whitewater Unified School District improve its tennis facilities and provide updated courts for high school students and the tennis program.
“We are grateful to the USTA for this generous investment in Whitewater High School and our students,” said Superintendent Samuel Karns. “These improvements will provide our student-athletes with a high-quality place to practice and compete, while improving a facility that will serve our school community for years to come.”
The USTA’s Tennis Venue Services grant program supports improvements to existing tennis venues and the construction of new facilities to increase opportunities to play tennis in communities across the country. The USTA expanded the program in 2025 in response to growing demand for tennis courts nationwide.
Since 2005, the program has awarded more than $34 million in Tennis Venue Services grants. In 2025 alone, the USTA awarded more than $16 million to nearly 300 projects affecting more than 2,500 courts. “We are committed to supporting the enhancement and construction of tennis facilities in communities across the country,” said Theodore Loehrke, managing director of section partnerships for the USTA. “Investing in the development of tennis facilities nationwide helps support the USTA’s mission of growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.”
In addition to grant funding, recipients receive project management assistance from the USTA Tennis Venue Services team. The team guides tennis court and facility design, construction document review, and other technical aspects of the project.
Additional information about the reconstruction timeline and plans for the courts will be shared as the project moves forward.
PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
Mr. Samuel Karns, Superintendent
262-472-8700
skarns@wwusd.org
In a recent interview for the Daily Jefferson County Union, first-year Whippet Football Head Coach Michael Maas shared his message to his team – be the change.
“We have the athletes and they committed this year,” said Maas, a 2001 WHS grad and business teacher at the school. “These guys have worked their butts off in the weight room and are intelligent. Now it’s up to them deciding they want to be the change. Old habits are hard to break, but we believe this crew has what it takes to do so.”
The Whippets open their non-conference season at Dodgeland on Friday, August 21.
Read the full article at https://local.newsbreak.com/daily-jefferson-county-union-1593724/4839402400427-football-preview-new-coach-maas-aiming-to-guide-whippets-turnaround
Studio 84 Fundraiser Friday
This Friday, August 14, you can support Studio 84 at GOLF “FORE” ART. Two new raffle items are available that you could have a chance to win. Come out to Spring Creek Golf Center and join in the fun!
A message from Coach Chad Carstens to Athletes, Alumni and Parents:
As many of you know, we are excited about the renovations currently taking place inside and outside the school. However, due to the unpredictable course route and unstable course conditions, this year’s Dirk Seibold Alumni Race has been canceled. Thank you to all of our parents, athletes, and alumni for understanding! We look forward to running the race again next year!
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