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Mixed doubles team Angela Hark and Owen Seaver celebrates after an outstanding win. (Courtesy of Carly Meeks)

Long rallies, big wins

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor April 27, 2026

As the weather starts to brighten campus, so does the ambition of the students to get through the spring semester. While students may be cramming to get homework done, the club tennis team is serving forehand...

A club tennis member smashes a ball at the net during team practice Feb. 4.

Club tennis loves all

Kassie Baggett, Asst. Arts & Rec. Editor February 9, 2026

As the day winds down, club tennis players trade lecture halls for courts and group chats for rushed huddles around the net. Practices are built around both consistency and active communication, filled...

Freshman Crystina Lee in action during UWW’s doubleheader against North Central and Carthage College at the Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex, Sunday, April 13, 2025.
(Olivia Zinanni)

Warhawk tennis sweeps doubleheader

Zach Criter, Men’s Sports Journalist April 20, 2025

The Warhawks brought out the brooms as they swept their doubleheader on a cold and windy Sunday afternoon. UW-Whitewater narrowly edged out North Central College 4-3, before taking care of business against...

Junior, Sprague gets ready to serve the ball against an opponent in a tennis match at UW-Whitewater’s home tennis courts.

High hopes heading into spring trip

Zach Criter, Men’s Sports Journalist March 2, 2025

The UW-Whitewater men’s tennis team has been on a roll as they approach their annual spring break trip, this year they travel to California. The Warhawks currently sit at a 7-2 record following a 5-2...

The Warhawks take a moment to circle up and carry on their tradition of putting their right foot into the middle of the huddle as they prepare for their first match of the 2024-25 season against UW-La Crosse at the Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex, Friday, August 30, 2024.

Falling on traditions

Ryan Halada, Assistant Women’s Sports Editor October 27, 2024

As temperatures start to drop, so do the days remaining on the fall sports calendar. Nearing the end, UW-Whitewater has plenty of teams in tight postseason chases. Football, volleyball, co-ed soccer, and...

Freshman Abby Weaver slices a forehand in her No. 4 singles tennis match vs UW-La Crosse at the Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex, Friday, August 30, 2024.

Freshmen phenoms

Ryan Halada, Assistant Women’s Sports Editor October 13, 2024

The nucleus is the powerhouse of the cell. In the world of UW-Whitewater women’s tennis, this year’s freshmen class holds the DNA necessary to build upon the program’s sustained dominance.  The...

Cassie Lee prepares to hit a backhand in UW-Whitewater’s opening women’s tennis match of the 2024-25 season against UW-La Crosse at the Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex, Friday, August 30, 2024.

One match at a time

Parker Olsen, Editor September 2, 2024

The women’s tennis program at UW-Whitewater opened WIAC play Friday, Aug. 30, against UW-La Crosse. Uncharacteristically, the Warhawks lost the match. It was the first time they have lost a WIAC match...

Trio of losses but twinkle of highlights

Trio of losses but twinkle of highlights

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor April 7, 2024

UW-Whitewater’s tennis programs are among some of the best in the nation. Under head coach Frank Barnes’ leadership the women have won the last 17 WIAC tournaments and have not dropped a conference...

Luke VanDonslear goes for a back hand return during his doubles match against Stevens Point on Friday April 14th at Whitewater tennis complex.

Springing into a groove

Mason Thompson, Men’s Sports Journalist March 31, 2024

The UW-Whitewater men’s tennis team is off to a hot start to their 2023-2024 spring campaign, starting the season with a 12-2 record, including a 7-0 record at home. The Warhawks enter conference play...

Members of the Tennis Club at a game against UW-Madison

Tennis club whacks its way to students

Josh Stoughton, Arts & Rec Editor March 10, 2024

At college, students have the chance to join different organizations. These could range from something like the Dungeons & Dragons club to the Whitewater Student Government. But what about those students...

The women’s tennis team won back to back matches against their two biggest rivals over the past weekend. This makes their record 4-0 currently.

Tennis takes on top two rivals

Kaitlin Geisler, Editor September 17, 2023

UW-Whitewater’s women’s tennis faced their two biggest rivals back-to-back over the weekend. The Warhawks prevailed, adding to their already strong record for the season of 4-0. First was UW-La...

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