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Mikey Rottier

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Journalist

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Senior night slugfest

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Journalist
February 18, 2024
Setting goals for WIAC championships

Setting goals for WIAC championships

Mikey Rottier, Sports Journalist
February 11, 2024
Whitewater wins the opening game tipoff against Olivet on December 10, 2022 in Kachel Gymnasium. From Left: Delvin Barnstable, Carter Capstran, Trevon Chisolm, Miles Barnstable and Jameer Barker.

Men’s basketball up and down over break

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Winter White Out

Winter White Out

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Jameer Barker takes a shot in the team’s first game of the season versus Gustavus Adolphus.

Warhawk point guard runs offense

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
December 3, 2023
Kelly Whipple poses for an action shot on the bowling team’s media day inside Warhawk Alley.

Bowling heads into break

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
Head coach, Jarod Wichser, coaches the Warhawks to a 86-77 win against the Pioneers in Kachel Gymnasium on Wednesday night

Men’s hoops remains unbeaten

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
November 26, 2023
Captain and goalie for the UW-Whitewater Men’s Soccer team, Duncan Morgan (1), takes a goal kick for the Warhawks.

Goalkeeper reflects on successful season

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
November 26, 2023
UW-Whitewater guard Jameer Barker shoots a basket over a Gustavus Adolphus defender in the UW-Whitewater Kachel Gymnasium Nov 10 2023.

Perfect first weekend for Men’s Basketball

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
November 12, 2023
The team is all smiles in the huddle after a resilient effort versus Wisconsin.

Basketball proves resilient against Badgers

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Tyler Vasey celebrates his first career touchdown with the Warhawks after returning a kickoff for 93 yards.

Freshman adds offensive depth

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Caden Straka recovers a Stout fumble on Saturday afternoon

Warhawks execute Stout defensive stand

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
October 22, 2023
Drew Best is bundled up as a sideline reporter for a cold-weather Warhawk football game at Perkins Stadium.

Best in the business

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Alec Ogden (1) hands off the ball to Warhawk running back Alijah Maherr-Parr (23, right) in UW-Whitewater’s week one matchup against John Carroll University.

Final stop on collegiate carousel

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
Reuben Giorgio competes in their home opener, the UW-Whitewater invitational.

A team ‘unlike any other’

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports ditor
September 10, 2023
Warhawk football press conference, from left to right: Jeff Isotalo-McGuire, Tamir Thomas, Hawk Heffner, Roy Panthier.

Football sets tone for successful season

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor
September 3, 2023
Aleah Grundahl earned her second consecutive All-American selection as well as hitting the 1,000 career points mark with the program. (Mikey Rottier)

Warhawks thriving in women’s sports

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
April 30, 2023
All-American swings into spring

All-American swings into spring

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
April 16, 2023
The Warhawk women’s basketball team won the conference tour

Women’s basketball racks up rewards

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
Lily Sheppard is a senior marketing major and is opting to stay for her fifth year next season and begin graduate school

Golfer takes another swing

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Yssa Sto. Domingo goes up against a defender for a shot near the basket in what would be the final game of her career.

Women’s basketball stopped in Sweet 16

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
UW-Whitewater Women’s basketball team tip off playoff game against Webster University in the Kachel Gymnasium Mar. 3 2023

Sweet victory for women’s basketball

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
March 5, 2023
Jenna Weinfurt (17, left) celebrates with her team during a home competition for the Warhawks

Growing women’s sports for young athletes

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Head coach Keri Carollo cuts down the net and waves it to her team after winning her third WIAC tournament championship in her 21st season as the Warhawks head coach

WIAC champs reap revenge

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Head women’s soccer coach Ryan Quamme joined the Warhawk soccer program as an assistant in 2008 and took over the head coaching position for the women in 2011. He announced his resignation after the 2022 season.

Soccer coach resigns to pursue new endeavor

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 19, 2023
Meghan Dunning takes an at bat last season against UW-River Falls at the Warhawks home stadium.

Pre-season confidence high for softball

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 19, 2023
 Sarah Clancy competes against a defender for the ball during a D3 soccer match

Tapping the peak performance of a college athlete

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 12, 2023
tion: Katie McNamara sets up in the blocks and prepares to race at an indoor track event

Captain embraces leadership role

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
February 6, 2023
Aleah Grundahl fights for a loose ball on the Warhawks home court

All-American chasing title

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Head Coach Keri Carollo offers encouragement to her team during a game in the 2013 season at Kachel Gymnasium

Basketball coach hits historic milestone

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Olivia Zinanni

Sports photographer captures the moment

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
January 22, 2023
UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team huddles together and cheers at the start of the game versus Augustana, at the Williams Center.

Basketball finds shooting stride

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
December 11, 2022
Korxue Yang shared his music video, “From a Place” with the students and other audience members at Summers Auditorium

Alumni shares success as rapper

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Women's Sports Editor
December 11, 2022
Jill Cavanaugh (left) and Amanda Leder compete in the one mile run, during the warhawks track
& field meet against UW-Oshkosh.

Track and Field anticipates impressive season

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
December 4, 2022
Gabby Sponseller (photo courtesy Gabby Sponseller)

Swim and dive captain makes a splash

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
UW-Whitewater Warhawks on defense against Illinois Wesleyan Nov. 16 2022.

Warhawks topple Titans

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
UW-Whitewater and Millikin University players get ready for the game tip off at Kachel Gymnasium Nov. 12 2022.

All-American reaches historic milestone

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
Junior runner Paige Fassbender competes in the WIAC conference cross country meet

Women’s cross country finish Fifth in WIAC

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
November 6, 2022
Cutting down nets: Junior forward Aleah Grundahl (33) cuts down the net after the game to celebrate the win.

Basketball shoots for first National Championship

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
October 30, 2022
Whipple poses for an action shot on media day at Warhawk Alley

Standout bowler returns for second season

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
October 23, 2022
Morgan Jensen leaps for a free ball at Kris Russell Volleyball Arena in Whitewater

Senior provides strong defensive presence

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor
October 16, 2022
Hannah Proctor (#6) and Jenna Weinfurt (#17) jump to block a shot by UW-Plattevilles Claudia Johnson (#10) inside the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena on Oct. 4, 2022.

Volleyball wins 11th straight

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
October 9, 2022
Female leaders foster success

Female leaders foster success

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
October 2, 2022
UW-Whitewater Warhawk volleyball players celebrate a point won against UW-Stevens Point Sept. 21, 2022.

Volleyball soars to top of WIAC standings

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
September 25, 2022
UW-Whitewater player Oakley Witteck is seen here getting ready to receive a pass from a teammate against Luther College from Iowa Sept 14 2022.

Senior night shutout

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
September 18, 2022
Warhawk women’s soccer gathers for a team picture
Credit: Taylor Carlson

Small roster, big hearts

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
Warhawk Cross Country Star Leads Young Squad

Warhawk Cross Country Star Leads Young Squad

Mikey Rottier,, Women’s Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
Warhawk utility player Brooke Mangler bats against UW-River Falls Apr. 9 2022.

Bright future for softball freshman

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
May 1, 2022
UW-Whitewater pitcher Mallory Hollatz is seen here pitching against Carthage College at the Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 21 2022.

Softball homestand ends with walk off win

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
Gracie Holland gets ready to compete in pole vault during the indoor track season
(Photo credit given to Adam Giljohann)

Pole vaulter chases national championship

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
Shelvin Garrett competes in the triple jump at the Warhawks home indoor track facility Kachel Fieldhouse

Long jumper reaches national podium

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2022
Former softball player converts to golfer

Former softball player converts to golfer

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
Warhawks finish season as national runner-ups

Warhawks finish season as national runner-ups

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2022
Cutting down nets: Junior forward Aleah Grundahl (33) cuts down the net after the game to celebrate the win.

Warhawks headed to Final Four

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2022
Freshman guard Kacie Carollo looks down the court during their first round NCAA tournament game in Kachel Gymnasium Mar. 4, 2022.

Sweet weekend for Warhawk Women

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2022
Freshman guard Kacie Carollo takes a shot during the home game against the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Jan. 23, 2022.

Women finish second in WIAC basketball tournament

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2022
Members of the UW-Whitewater softball team huddle at the pitchers mound before the start of an inning, during the Warhawks game against the University of Chicago Mar. 27, 2021.

Warhawk softball remembers ‘why’

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2022
Shinhoster eyes NCAA title

Shinhoster eyes NCAA title

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2022
UW-Whitewater Warhawks Women’s basketball team is seen here breaking it down at the end of a timeout against UW-La Crosse Feb. 2nd 2022.

Warhawks win big on National Women in Sports Day

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2022
Freshman Tyler Holldorf, far lane, prepares to run the sixty meter dash during the “Squig” Converse Invitational meet in Whitewater on Jan. 28, 2022.

Fassbender flies by facility record at track meet

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2022
The Warhawks Men’s basketball team huddles and cheers together before the game against the
University of Whitworth Saturday, Nov. 13. 2021.

Coronavirus halts men’s basketball momentum

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2022
Freshman Christian Seagren tries to overtake several runners during the Tom Hoffman Invitational meet in Whitewater on Sept. 18, 2021.

Fassbender leads cross country to 5th

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2021
Junior forward Jack Brahm (24) pushes against the opposing team and makes his way towards the hoop, Fall 2021.

Men’s hoops beat Blue Devils

Mikey Rottier, Sports Journalist
December 5, 2021
Senior running back Alex Peete (23) runs across Perkins Stadium field towards the end zone during the NCAA Division III Playoffs against DePauw University Saturday Nov. 27, 2021.

Warhawks advance to NCAA Quarterfinals

Mikey Rottier, Sports Journalist
November 29, 2021
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