By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Friday night lights were glistening above the Whitewater Whippets football team as it was looking for its first win of the 2015 season against an in-conference foe, in McFarland. McFarland entered the game at 0-2 overall as well, but for the first time this […]
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Determination
Whitewater High School’s Jake Riemer (on left) fights for the ball with the East Troy goalie in the Sept. 8 game that ended in a 2-2 tie. (Peter Mischka photo)
Kickers struggle to find footing early on
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent Whitewater’s boys soccer team began its season on Aug. 25 and have played three games to this point. After a year in which the team went 11-5-4 overall and making the WIAA Division 3 Regional just a season ago, the Whippets have had a tougher […]
Whippet swimmers bring home medals
Cross country debut showcases strength on both sides By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent Whitewater High School’s girls swimming team began competitive play against seven other schools on Aug. 27 in a conference relay meet held in Jefferson. The Whippets had 10 top-eight relay finishes, and three of which, earned medals. […]
Whippets set to host McFarland Friday
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent After a 39-6 road defeat in Whitewater High School football’s season-opener, the team hit the road once again, this time to face the Columbus Cardinals. The Cardinals entered the game 1-0, and with an opportunity at home, capitalized on moving to 2-0. After a couple […]
Lady Whippets aim to exceed expectations
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent For some teams, winning is a standard. To come up on the losing end of things can be seen as a disappointment for those teams with winning traditions. In 2014, the Whitewater High School girls tennis team continued its winning ways, yet still didn’t accomplish […]
Whippets look to build on experience
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent In sports, no matter the level of play, continuity is important. As an example at the NFL level, some quarterbacks are thrown into sticky situations with poor talent around them beginning their rookie season. Not having weapons to throw to, a poor offensive line, or […]
Moving on up
Autumn Lesar (top) of the Whitewater First Citizens 14U softball team, and Eleanor Treder (above) make solid connections during the team’s 7-5 victory over Williams Bay June 23. With a record of 6-2, the First Citizens team is now tied for second place in the 14-team, Quad […]
Big wins
From the top: Keely Babcock swings as a ball nears homeplate; Izzy Regner winds up for a pitch; Jaden Pfinder gets ready to connect during the 14U First Citizen’s Bank softball team’s 17-0 win over the Milton Brewers June 18, followed by a 31-1 win in the […]
Right on track
Receiving awards at the Whitewater High School year-end track and field banquet June 9, from the left: Keagan Stonewerth, Most Valuable Boy Field and Most Outstanding Boy Senior; Ali Ketterhagen, Most Outstanding Girl Freshman; Mark Cuevas, Most Valuable Boy Track; Sarah Ziolkowski, Most Improved Girl; Xhonatan Shahollari, Most Improved Boy; […]