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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

The UW-Whitewater head football coach Jace Rindahl congratulates junior defensive linesman Noah Moris on an outstanding performance against the conference match up against UW-Platteville at Perkins Stadium, Oct. 25, 2026.

Balancing tradition and change

Luke Poppe, Men’s Sports Editor March 30, 2026

Recruiting is arguably the most important aspect of sustaining success for Division III programs. Without the ability to offer athletic scholarships, coaches must identify athletes willing to invest in...

The UW-Whitewater sophomore quarterback Justin Klinkner rushes the ball towards the endzone on Sept. 4, 2025 against Carleton College at Perkins Stadium.

Warhawks’ backfield powers the offense

Luke Poppe, Men’s Sports Editor November 24, 2025

Sudden change is a phrase often used on the defensive side of the football, when the offense commits a turnover and the defense must quickly take the field. But for the UW-Whitewater backfield, sudden...

UW-Whitewater Football senior wide receiver Patrick Lippe and senior linebacker Ethan Galagher listen to reporters asking them questions about the upcoming season at the UW-Whitewater Football Media Day on August 27th, 2025 at the Berezowitz Student Athletic Complex.

Dominating Division III

Luke Poppe, Men’s Sports Editor October 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is widely regarded as the premier football conference in NCAA Division III athletics. But why are a group of schools in the middle of Wisconsin collectively...

The UW-Whitewater football offense line celebrates after getting first down to advance the ball against UW-La Crosse on Oct. 4 2025 at Perkins Stadium.

A tale of two halves

Luke Poppe, Asst. Men’s Sports Editor October 6, 2025

There are a few things in life that are certain: death, taxes and UW-Whitewater and UW-La Crosse putting on a show when they meet on the football field. Saturday at Perkins Stadium was no exception. The...

20,167 attended the Oct. 4 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football game against UW- La Crosse.

A taste of campus through Family Fest

Eric Arguelles, Journalist October 6, 2025

As students lined up for mocktails and families sampled Wisconsin specialties, Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” overlapped with LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” echoing throughout Esker Dining Hall. “It...

Football players lined up after practice to shake the hands of Fairhaven residents

When tradition meets community

Macey Hotz, Community Journalist September 29, 2025

On Thursday, Sept. 25, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team welcomed residents of Fairhaven Senior Services to its practice, continuing a tradition that has been bringing smiles to the...

UW-Whitewater Football junior running back Brian Stanton sprints down the field to score a touchdown against Carleton College at Perkins Stadium September. 6, 2025.

Stanton rushing into the spotlight

Max Wallace, Men’s Sports Journalist September 15, 2025

With UW-Whitewater football starting up and thousands of excited fans, high expectations come from the players. Junior running back Brian Stanton has been a consistent presence in the Warhawks’ backfield...

UW-Whitewater sophomore quarterback Justin Klinkner rushes past the Carleton defense to push towards a touchdown against Carleton College at Perkins Stadium on September 6th, 2025.

Maximum impact leads to a dominating start

Tyson Patton, Men’s Sports Journalist September 8, 2025

Different season, same result. For the first time ever, the UW-Whitewater Warhawks and the Carleton Knights (Minnesota) faced off in week one battle Saturday. Sept. 7  at Perkins Stadium to begin the...

Lance and Kelly Leipold receive honorary jerseys from the Beloit Sky Carp, posing with team president Zach Brockman at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit May 9.

Leipolds celebrate Sky Carp ownership

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor May 4, 2025

Lance and Kelly Leipold recently added another Wisconsin connection to their list. The couple returned to the Badger State to celebrate their minority purchase of the Beloit Sky Carp, holding a meet...

UW-Whitewater men’s basketball manager Dylan Mathiot poses for a picture on the team’s Senior Night against UW-Platteville Feb. 19, 2025.
(Courtesy of Dylan Mathiot)

The students behind the scenes

Zach Criter, Men’s Sports Journalist May 4, 2025

Everyone that watches UW-Whitewater knows that the sports programs on campus have a sterling reputation. Fans have seen multiple national championships, tournament appearances and awards for both teams...

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