The Whitewater fifth grade traveling club basketball team played its first games of the season at the Edgerton Tournament Nov. 15. After dropping the first game to Edgerton 15-26, Whitewater improved its play in the final two games of the day, defeating Watertown 22-21 and the Madison Lancers 18-14 to […]
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Sports news from throughout Walworth County
Playoff time
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks football team closed out its regular season with a 28-25 win over UW-River Fall Nov. 15, the team’s 27th consecutive victory and longest of any team in college football. Quarterback Matt Behrendt and the Warhawks, defending National Division III Champions, will host a first round […]
Former assistant football coach leads new team to state finals
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Local football fans who tuned in to the WIAA Division 4 state finals Thursday night may have caught a glimpse of a familiar face. That person was none other than former Big Foot assistant coach Brian Ryczkowski, now in charge of the Little Chute program. Ryczkowski, […]
Swimmers finish season in Madison
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent It must be considered an overwhelming success any time a high school sports team ends its season in Madison. Megan Leahy, Sarah Broga, Bethany Buikema and Rachel Anderson enjoyed such lofty heights Nov. 14 & 15 at the WIAA Division 2 State Girls Swimming and […]
Winter sports preview
The weather outside is frightful By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Look outside. Go ahead – it’s alright. Accept that winter is here, buy a new sweater and some gloves, and get over it. You’re going to miss winter’s fun if you spend time complaining about chilly temperatures, frozen roads and […]
On the court
Girls basketball season opens with young, but experienced squad By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Last year’s East Troy High School girls basketball team gained a ton of valuable experience, as the young squad earned a sectional berth and was knocked out by the eventual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 state […]
Athletes honored
The Whitewater High School’s cross country team held its awards banquet Monday night to honor several student-athletes for their achievements during the recent season. Athletes recognized and their awards, from the left, included: Jimmy King, Most Improved and Heart & Soul; Jack Downs, Most Improved; Jon Zimdars, Most […]
Two Whippet swimmers to compete at State
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent Sara Foucault and Sydney Zimdars will head to the WIAA State Swim Meet Friday after the Whippets places fifth as a team at the sectional competition last weekend. Things started well at the sectional meet for Whitewater with the Medley Relay team of Sydney Zimdars, […]
Winning ways
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks football team continued its march to a ninth Conference Championship in the past 10 years with a 49-17 win over UW-Stevens Point Nov. 8, the team’s 26th consecutive victory. In the game, Justin Howard, who had eight catches for 151 yards, celebrates one of two […]
Cheerleaders heading to nationals
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School cheerleading squad earned invitations to two national competitions at the Amp It Up cheerleading competition Nov. 9 at the Williams Center at UW-Whitewater. The Elks won the Small Coed Division and also won the School Division. The Small Coed Division […]
