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Reuben Giorgio slices a forehand while playing in the UW-Whitewater Invite.

An Australian in Whitewater

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
September 24, 2023
The Warhawks celebrate in front of their fans in attendance on what was a wet night at Fiskum Field in Whitewater.

Soccer looks to make winning easy

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
September 10, 2023
Men’s sports 22-23 highlights

Men’s sports 22-23 highlights

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 30, 2023
Chase Lindwall goes for a backhand return during his doubles match against Stevens Point on Friday April 14th at Whitewater tennis complex (John Hynst)

Wisconsin teams take on New Jersey

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 23, 2023
Senior Quarterback Evan Lewandowski (#10) and Sophomore Drake Martin (#28) work to advance the ball in the UW-Whitewater Vs. UW-River Falls football game Oct. 29th, 2022. (photo Savannah Gellings)

New football coach taking the reins

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 16, 2023
David Rubin gets a hit against Loras College at Prucha Field at Jim Miller Stadium on Thursday April 6th

Baseball working to find it

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 9, 2023
President and CEO Chad Hershner speaks at a Special Olympics of Wisconsin event. Photo provided by Special Olympics of Wisconsin Director of Communications Jay Messar

Special Olympics excited to come to campus

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
Sophomore runner Christian Patzka raises his arms in celebration as he completes a race at the NCAA Division IIl Track & Field Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, March 10 and 11.

Making a name for himself and his school

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Sophomore first base Nick Paget (35) gets ready to hit the ball in Prucha Field Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2022.

Baseball reloads arms to prepare for season

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
#15 Delvin Barnstable drives baseline in game against UW-River Falls in the Kachel Fieldhouse on Feb. 20

Basketball upsets its way to Final Four

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Women’s basketball poses with the WIAC tournament banner after defeating UW-Eau Claire, Christina Patzka stands with his cross country All-American medal and his trophy, Tamir Thomas celebrates a touchdown in the football team’s victory over UW-River Falls.

Best sports highlights of the year

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor & RP Sports Staff
March 5, 2023
Elijah Lambert shoots a layup through contact in Monday nights game against UW-River Falls in the Kachel Fieldhouse.

Basketball wins WIAC, heading to NCAA

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
(left to right) Thomas Oberst, Talen Jourdan, and Benny Guerin getting ready for a rebound on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Kachel Fieldhouse.

Wheelchair hoops shoots for success

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
February 19, 2023
Newly hired UW-Whitewater football head coach Jace Rindahl addresses the media and Warhawk coaches and players inside the Bob Berezowitz Student Athletic Center in a press conference Feb. 9, 2023.

Football names familiar face as head coach

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Graphic by Corbin Giese

Head in the game

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
February 6, 2023
Photo credit: Parker Olsen

Football coaching search is on

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Swimmers dive into the pool after the starting sound in the Williams Center Pool on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Swim & Dive bids seniors farewell

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Whitewater wins the opening game tipoff against Olivet on December 10, 2022 in Kachel Gymnasium. (left to right) Delvin Barnstable, Carter Capstran, Trevon Chisolm, Miles Barnstable, and Jameer Barker.

Basketball goes cold after hot win

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
January 22, 2023
UW-Whitewater wrestler, Jaritt Shinhoster, gets ready to start off, for the match versus UW-Eau Claire, at the Williams Center.

Despite noise Wrestling comes short

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
December 11, 2022
Jeff Glasbrenner pauses and looks at the mountains surrounding him during a climb.

Pushing the limits

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
UW-Whitewater player number zero, Elijah Lambert, waits to help out teammate, player number twenty-three, Carter Capstran, with offense at the game versus Ripon College, at the Williams Center.

Basketball outlasts Ripon

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
Warhawks special teams huddle up before a play.

Football knocked out of playoffs

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
UW-Whitewater player number zero, Elijah Lambert, gets ready to play on defense, at the game versus North Central College, at the Williams Center.

Basketball’s hot start cools off

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Chrisitian Patzka looks on as he prepares for a race.

Cross Country keeps working

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
November 6, 2022
Senior Forward Jalen Holley defends the ball from UW-Platteville player Oct. 28th, 2022.

Soccer wins from behind

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
October 30, 2022
Forward Elijah Lambert dribbles the basketball down the court in a home game UW-River Falls Jan. 22, 2022.

Fresh faces join basketball team

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
October 23, 2022
Hunter Hayberger takes a breath of air as he breaks away from the water in a swimming race inside the Williams Center. Photo courtesy of Hunter Hayberger.

Swim & dive looks to rise up

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
October 16, 2022
Will Hamilton, Senior, from Lake Geneva, WI steals the soccer ball, when on defense, from the Macalester player, at the Whitewater vs Macalester soccer game, at Fiskum Field.

Men’s soccer scores like a dream

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
October 9, 2022
KellyAnn Sotiros (#14) serves to UW-Platteville in Kris Russell Volleyball Arena on Oct. 4, 2022.

[Photo] Volleyball wins 11th straight

October 9, 2022
Perkins Stadium got new turf before the 2021 season. The stadium is one of the largest in Division III and is one of the most scenic in the WIAC.

Athletic facilities are top notch

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
Dominic Mudlaff, Sophomore, from Muskego, WI steals the soccer ball from the Alma player, at the Whitewater vs Alma soccer game, at Fiskum Field.

Men’s soccer starts clicking

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
September 25, 2022
Cole Lindwall hits a backhand in a match. Photo courtesy of Cole Lindwall.

Warhawk Tennis led by big names new and old

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
September 18, 2022
Warhawk wide receiver Tyler Holte (#18) runs in for the touchdown against Mary Hardin-Baylor while quarterback Evan Lewandowski, coaches and teammates celebrate on the sidelines of Perkins Stadium Sept. 10, 2022.

Warhawks knock off #1

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
Warhawks mourn loss of beloved basketball player

Warhawks mourn loss of beloved basketball player

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
Junior outfielder Matt Korman (19) gets ready to hit the ball during the game against UW-Stout Sunday afternoon May 1, 2022.

Baseball hits a winning streak

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
May 1, 2022
Sophomore first basemam Nick Paget (35) attempts to hit the ball during the home game against Finlandia Saturday afternoon April 23, 2022.

Warhawks fly over Finlandia

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
Sophomore utility Sophia Kinjerski takes a swing to try and earn a hit against the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh at the Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 15, 2022.

Softball falls short against Oshkosh rival

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 17, 2022
Warhawk dance team steps it up

Warhawk dance team steps it up

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 17, 2022
Offensive Coordinator for the Quarterbacks Nick Pesik observes the players warm ups during their practice in Perkins Stadium Friday afternoon April 8, 2022.

Introducing new Warhawk football coaches

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 10, 2022
Gymnasts win individual championships

Gymnasts win individual championships

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
Senior pitcher Westin Muir (18) looks on to the crowd as he throws the ball toward the catcher in Prucha Field Sunday April 3, 2022.

Baseball comes out victorious over conference rival

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 3, 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.

Successful spring break trips for Warhawk Athletics

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 27, 2022
Warhawk football wins because of the people

Warhawk football wins because of the people

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 13, 2022
Barretto brings global experience to Warhawk tennis

Barretto brings global experience to Warhawk tennis

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 13, 2022
Sophomore, all around Kelsey Kollhoff takes to the floor while performing for the WIAC Championships, Saturday evening, March 3, 2022.

Warhawk gymnastics headed back to nationals

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 6, 2022
Junior Kylie Jacobs runs hard at the start of the seventh heat of the women’s four hundred meter dash during the “Squig” Converse Invitational in Whitewater on Jan. 29, 2022.

Warhawk athletics striving for equality

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
February 27, 2022
Lindwall gives it all

Lindwall gives it all

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
February 20, 2022
The original Warhawks logo, first published in a Royal Purple September of 1972

Did you know UW-W once had an Indigenous logo?

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
February 13, 2022
Freshman guard Derek Gray makes a drive toward the basket in hopes to cause a foul during their home game against the University of Wisconsin - River Falls Feb. 5, 2022.

Men’s basketball struggles continue

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
February 6, 2022
Freshman guard number 13 Kacie Carollo looks to make a basket against the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point during their home game on Jan. 26, 2022.

Record night in double overtime for women’s basketball

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
January 30, 2022
Junior Kylie Jacobs runs hard at the start of the seventh heat of the womens four hundred meter dash during the “Squig” Converse Invitational in Whitewater on Jan. 29, 2022.

Jacobs is all about the track team

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
January 30, 2022
Senior Abby Thompson looks toward the end of her two hundred-yard butterfly event in Whitewater Jan. 22, 2022.

Warhawk swim & dive finishes on top at UW-W triangular

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
January 23, 2022
Freshman guard number 12 Jameer Barker cuts toward the basket in hopes to score a few more points for the team during their game against the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in the Kachel Gymnasium on Jan 19., 2022.

Warhawks struggle for wins

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
January 23, 2022
DASHing to rekindle American speed skating

DASHing to rekindle American speed skating

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
January 16, 2022
Freshman Will MacCudden pushes to the finish line of the Tom Hoffman Invitational that was held in Whitewater Sept. 18, 2021.

Fall sports follow-up

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
December 12, 2021
Senior quarterback Max Meylor (7) jumps over the opposing team and across Perkins Stadium field to score Saturday afternoon Dec. 4, 2021.

Warhawks crush Central College

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
Freshman guard Derek Gray (4) takes a brief breather before getting back into the game Saturday evening Nov. 27, 2021.

Men’s basketball holds ground against MSOE

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
November 28, 2021
Mike Leako ( above) is known by the campus and locals as “ the cannon guy” for shooting a cannon when the UW-Whitewater Football team scores touchdowns, Saturday Nov. 6th, 2021.

Playoffs lack boom of regular season

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Junior offensive line Brendan Cavanaugh (62) fights off opposing Eagles during the home game against UW- La Crosse Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

A football game for the ages at Perkins Stadium

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2021
Show me the money!

Show me the money!

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2021
The women’s basketball team splits up into three groups to have scrimmages that improve their individual and team performance. Oct. 19th, 2021.

Women’s basketball eying a WIAC title

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2021
Young players lead women’s soccer in win over Carthage

Young players lead women’s soccer in win over Carthage

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2021
Senior middle hitter Morgan Wardall (7) and outside hitter Emma Aske (11) attempt to block a kill from UW-Oshkosh during their home game in the Williams Center on Sept. 15, 2021.

Looking to ace it

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2021
Junior running back Jaylon Edmonson (21) dashes across the Perkins Stadium field during the game against University of Wisconsin Stout, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.

Warhawk football smashes Stout

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2021
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