After defeating Linfield (Ore.) 20-14 on Dec. 13 thanks to a 33-yard, winning touchdown run by Dennis Moore, above, the Warhawks will vie for the Division III National Championship Friday night in the Stagg Bowl in Salem, Virginia, in their ninth meeting with Mount Union. Kick-off is set for 6 […]
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I’ll take two
Whippet Brodie Runez (34) goes up between defenders during.Whitewater High School’s 51-43 loss to Edgerton Dec. 9. Sam Fuller (13) was the leading scorer with 16 points. The team rebounded Dec. 12 with their first win of the season, 66-44 over Parkview. (Bob Mischka Photo)
Lady Whippets off to a perfect start
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The Lady Whippets are riding high following three recent wins, all of them important on one level or another as well as proof that the team in gelling quite well. Last Tuesday night the Schumacher sisters combined for 34 points, including five 3-pointers en route […]
Big comeback
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks football team beat Wartburg, 37-33, Dec. 5 thanks to 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. In that game wide receiver Jake Kumerow (above) caught six passes for 146 yards, including a touchdown. On Dec. 13, the Warhawks […]
Warhawks to host national quarterfinals
The No. 1 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team piled up nearly 500 yards of total offense and tallied 28 second-half points Nov. 29 at home en route to a 38-14 victory over 14th-ranked Wabash (Ind.) in an NCAA Division III Playoffs second round contest. With the win, the Warhawks (12-0 […]
Lady Whippets dominate Jefferson
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The Lady Whippets made quick work of conference opponent Jefferson last week, scoring 39 points in the first half, and taking a 21-point lead into intermission. Whitewater scored nearly as much in the second half, taking the game easily, 70-40. Sarah Schumacher decimated the Jefferson […]
Lady Whippets solid in first week of season
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent After a solid 2013-14 season that saw the team get bounced early from the WIAA tournament, the Whitewater High School girls basketball team is back. As the seasons change, so do the players, and the Whippets leading scorer – last year and all time – […]
Team awards presented
Members of the Whitewater High School football team are all smiles after learning of the team awards they earned: Joe Bullis, Angry Dog award; Tommy DuVal, Outstanding Leadership award; Peter McCrea, Offensive Lineman award; John Saylor, Offensive Player award; Juan Tovar, Defensive Player award; Alex Parker, Manager; Daniel Soto, Defensive […]
Good intentions
Whitewater High School athlete Kailey Reynolds (above center) signs a letter of intent Nov. 19 to run track on a partial scholarship at Winona State University (Minn.) Joining Kailey are her parents Doug and Kari. The same day, Sarah Shumacher (not pictured) signed a letter of intent to […]
Openings remain for Warhawk winter baseball clinics
Registration is being accepted for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk Winter Baseball Clinics, open to kids 8 to 18 years of age, including high school seniors. Each clinic will be tailored to the age group of the participants. The skill-based clinics are designed to prepare participants for the upcoming season. […]