Whippets

Whippet Gymnasts Compete in Triangular Meet

Sierra Brunner competes in the bars in a previous meet.

Story by Kelsea Fischer.  File photo provided by Bob Mischka.

The Whippets competed in a triangular meet on Tuesday evening against Elkhorn and Waterford. Leading the Whippets on the vault in the varsity competition was junior Autumn Lesar with a score of 7.85. Right behind her was teammate Marianna Cano with a score of 7.6. Junior Sierra Brunner led the whippets on the uneven bars with a score of 6.825 followed by teammate Nicole Tomomitsu with a score of 6.75. Lesar also led the team on the balance beam with a score of 7.775. Nicole Tomomitsu led the whippets on the floor exercise with a score of 7.9 followed by teammate Sierra Brunner with a score of 7.4.

In the junior varsity competition, junior Jocelin Beecroft led the Whippets on the vault with a score of 7.55. Beecroft also led the team on the floor exercise with a score of 4.8. Freshman Ella Smith made her Whippet debut on the floor exercise with a score of 4.1. Senior Caitlin Zimdars was the only competitor for the whippets on the junior varsity competition on the balance beam scoring a 4.2.

The team will be back in action on Saturday competing in an invitational at Platteville High School.

Whitewater Boys Basketball 48 East Troy 69

Jake Martin, pictured in this file photo, added 10 points for the Whippets.

File photo by Bob Mischka.

The Whitewater Boys fell hard in their rematch with East Troy, 69-48. After losing leading scorer, Daniel Fuller, early, Whitewater fell behind 34-25 at halftime. The Whippets were able to cut the lead to 6 points in the second half before East Troy went on a scoring spree to finishing the game.

Whitewater was led by Roberto Navejas with 12 points followed by Jake Martin with 10 points. The Whippets look to regroup as they host Evansville Friday, February 9th at 7:15 PM.

Whitewater Girls Basketball 31 Jefferson 58

Photos by Bob Mischka

Jefferson moves closer to locking an RVC Championship with a win over Whippets tonight.  Whitewater started off hot with an 8-2 run, but Jefferson quickly bounced back, taking the lead 24-22 at the break.  The second half was a different story.  The Eagles held Whitewater to just 9 points, cruising to a 58-31 victory.  Allison Heckert and Ali Ketterhagen finished with 8 each.

The Whippets play again at home this Thursday against Brodhead.

Whitewater High School Students Participate in Model United Nations

Story by Greg Stewart, Social Studies Teacher at Whitewater High School; Pictures by Alyssa Nelson.

Whitewater High School students, along with thousands of students from nearly 100 schools across the country and the world gathered at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago to debate issues ranging from the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons to rethinking aid in Sub-Saharan Africa. Now in its 30th year, the Model United Nations of the University of Chicago, staffed entirely by students and alumni from the University of Chicago, is one of the largest high school conferences in the country and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious.

Ms. Kilby addressing Model United Nations students at the conference

From Thursday, February 1 through Sunday, February 4, more than 2,700 high school students, representing the member states of the United Nations, discussed the merits and complications of nuclear non-proliferation and passed resolutions concerning the economic development of indigenous communities. MUNUC XXX, as the conference is known, holds simulations involving delegations of students who work with one another in their respective committees to produce mock resolutions on global issues.

The MUNUC XXX keynote address was given by Ms. Melissa Kilby, the executive director of Girl Up. As the United Nations Foundation’s adolescent girl campaign, Girl Up engages girls to take action. Led by a community of nearly half a million passionate advocates raising awareness and funds, our efforts help the hardest to reach girls living in places where it is hardest to be a girl.

 

MUNUC students were treated to a final meal at Gino’s East in Chicago. Pictured from (L-R) are senior students who participated in their last MUNUC conference: Ipek Goktepe, Clarice Bergman, Maribel Alvarez, Alex Vidales, Thais Padeia.

Whitewater Girl’s Basketball 61 Evansville 29

Abby Grosinske with 24 points for the Whippets.

Photo by Bob Mischka.

Whippet girls use firepower and defense second half to run away with a win at Evansville.  Locked 20-20 at the half, Whitewater held Evansville to 5 points the majority of the time after the break, ending with an impressive 41-9 overall run.

Abby Grosinske led Whitewater with 24, and Allison Heckert 15.  Kacie Carollo dished out a team high 8 assists.

Whippets are looking to carry tonight’s momentum into Jefferson, the RVC leaders, this Tuesday in a make-up game.  Whippets faced the Eagles in their second game of the season, and then the rematch was postponed due to weather conditions.

JV1- Evansville won 29-28

Whippet Gymnasts Compete in Elkhorn

Photos by Bob Mischka

On Tuesday, January 30th, the Whippets took on Elkhorn at Elkhorn Area High School. In the Varsity competition, junior Nicole Tomomitsu led the team on the uneven bars swinging her way into a 6th place finish with a score of 7.45. Junior Katherine Staniszewski carried the Whippets on the balance beam with a score of 7.8 leading her to a 6th place finish. Junior Autumn Lesar tumbled her way into a 6th place finish on the floor exercise with a score of 7.875. Lesar also took 4th in the all-around competition with a score of 30.525.

In the Junior Varsity competition, senior Caitlin Zimdars led the team on the floor exercise with a score of 5.5 placing 6th. Zimdars also took 5th on the balance beam with a score of 5.2. Junior Jocelin Beecroft vaulted her way into a 3rd place finish with a score of 5.9. Right behind her placing 4th was teammate Carina Casillas with a score of 5.6.

The Whippets will be back in action on Tuesday, February 6 at Waterford High School in a triangular meet against Waterford and Elkhorn.

Whitewater Boys Basketball 52 Edgerton 57

Photos by Bob Mischka

Whitewater boys went into Edgerton needing a win but came up short. Down by eight points at halftime,  Whitewater took a six point lead with five minutes left in the game. With under two minutes remaining, Edgerton hit two 3 point shots and hung on for the 57-52 win over Whitewater.

Whitewater was led by Daniel Fuller with 15 followed by Roberto Navejas with 12 and Bryce Parrish with 10.

Whitewater next game is against East Troy on Tuesday, February 6th at home with a 7:15 start.  Whitewater went to overtime in East Troy, the conference leaders, in a previous contest in East Troy this season. “Although the record does not reflect the effort and the close games that we have been in the boys have been playing some exciting basketball.” Coach Shears emphasizes. “It would really be great to have a big crowd Tuesday to help us get a much-needed win.”

Whitewater Girls Basketball 75 East Troy 47

 

Allison Heckert scored a career-high 30 points.

File photo by Bob Mischka.

From Coach Judy Harms:

Allison Heckert was on fire tonight, pouring in 30 points to lead Whitewater to a win against East Troy 75-47!  Ali Ketterhagen followed suit with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Whippets.  Our team brought a lot of energy to the court tonight, and overall played well both halves, something that was high on our list.   We had contributions from many players, which was great to see.

Whippets will be looking to carry tonight’s momentum into Friday and back again when they travel to Jefferson Tuesday.

 

Whitewater Boys Basketball 52 Monroe 59

From Steven Shears:

Whitewater once again played a tough opponent and came up short in OT with Monroe getting the win 59-52. Monroe held a 3 point lead at halftime 29-26. Whitewater battled and refused to go away getting a game tying 3 in the final seconds of the game from Roberto Navejas.

In overtime, Whitewater missed their opportunities to tie or take the lead getting a single free throw while Monroe netted 7 points. Roberto Navejas led Whitewater with 19 points followed by Daniel Fuller getting 15. Monroe was led by Kade King with 19 followed by Max Lange with 15.

Whitewater has no time to dwell as they face Edgerton on Thursday in Edgerton for an important rematch with their conference foe.

Whitewater Boys Basketball 53 McFarland 58

Daniel Fuller, pictured in this file photograph, led with 14 points.

Photograph by Bob Mischka.

Whitewater Boys varsity basketball played another close game with the conference co-leader McFarland, coming up short with a 53-58 loss. Whitewater was led by Daniel Fuller with 14 points, followed by Roberto Navejas and Bryce Parrish with 12 each.

Whitewater returns to action at home against Monroe Tuesday.