Whippets Lose Nailbiter to Beloit Turner

The Whitewater Girls’ Basketball team played a conference game against Beloit Turner at home on Tuesday night, December 7.  It was another exciting game down to the last seconds. 

Danielle DePorter

The Whippets were leading by one in the first half, 17-16. Coming out in the second half, only one point was scored in the first four minutes, by Turner, tying the game up 17-17. Turner then went on an 8-point scoring run in the next 2 minutes.  

The Whippets battled back little by little, tying the game up 34-34 with 5 minutes remaining in the game. It was a battle to the end, but unfortunately, the Whippets came up short, losing 39-41. 

Danielle DePorter led the Whippets in scoring with 12 points and added 1 assist and 2 steals. Gwen Truesdale had 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists, and 1 block. Kindyl Kilar added 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Mayte Navejas had 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals. 

The Whippets play at home against Jefferson this Friday and will be honoring parents for all their support! 

Article Submitted by Kristen Lippens
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
klippens@wwusd.org
Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka

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