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Founded 1901

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The UW-Whitewater Warhawk freshman high jump Jer'Von Anderson clears his next jump at the Squig Converse Invite, Jan. 30, 2026 in the Kachel Fieldhouse.

A hidden gem for track and field

Luke Poppe, Men’s Sports Editor April 27, 2026

The UW-Whitewater men’s track and field team is midway through their outdoor season and has found a hidden gem in freshman high jumper Jer’Von Anderson. In the team’s last three meets, Anderson has...

The UW-Whitewater Warhawk track and field mid-distance runner senior Katie Erb starts off the 1500 meter at the Rex Foster Twilight, April 3, 2026 at Rex Foster Track.

Warhawks set the pace at Rex Foster Twilight

Tony Recchio, Women’s Sports Editor April 6, 2026

Under the lights at the Rex Foster Twilight invitational, competitors acted as though it was an early-season test that brought together regional programs rather than team scoring. However, the race was...

The UW-Whitewater Men’s Track and Field distance runners make their way along the track at the Squig Converse Invite, Jan. 30, 2026 in the Kachel Fieldhouse.

One last chance for track and field

Chase Keller, Editor March 9, 2026

The UW-Whitewater men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in a multitude of Last Chance Meets across Wisconsin and Iowa. Athletes looked to improve their season-best totals in an effort...

 The UW-Whitewater Warhawk freshman hurdler Wes Olsson competes at the Midwest Elite in the Kachel Gymnasium on Feb 14, 2026.

Track and field hosts battle-testing meet

Charlie Clark, Photography Editor February 16, 2026

The UW-Whitewater men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted the Midwest Elite Invitational Feb. 13-14, a meet that head coach Mike Johnson has called the toughest meet in all of Division III track...

The UW-Whitewater Warhawk junior sprinter Caleb Beightol sprints down the track on Jan. 25, 2026 at the Karl Schlender Invitational in the Kachel Fieldhouse.

Family ties for track and field

Tyson Patton, Journalist February 9, 2026

From growing up with each other and not knowing what would happen next between two young athletes, the Beightol siblings find themselves back together competing for the UW-Whitewater track and field team....

The UW-Whitewater Warhawk freshman hurdles Kaiden Porep jumps over the hurdles in the 60m hurdle at the Squig Converse Invite, Jan. 30, 2026 in the Kachel Fieldhouse.

Men’s track and field shows early-season progress

Sam Way, Journalist February 2, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s track and field team hosted the Squig Converse Invite Jan. 30-31, quickly showing progress early in the season. The Warhawks faced numerous conference opponents,...

Sophomores Cici Stennett and Kelly Huerta hold their All-American awards after placing third in the 4x100 relay at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

All-American sophomores make historic impact

Sadie Elwood, Asst. Women’s Sports Editor February 2, 2026

Sophomores short sprinters Kelly Huerta and Cici Stennett made their mark on the UW-Whitewater track and field team last season when they set the program record for the 4x100-meter relay, running a time...

Welcoming a new club sport

Welcoming a new club sport

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor February 2, 2026

With the new semester starting and classes going into session, many students find themselves adjusting back to campus life. As they adjust, they may find themselves struggling with the mental load and...

Runners competing in the Men’s 400m hurdles at UW-Whitewater’s Rex Foster Twilight Track Meet on April 4th, 2025

Sky-high expectations for track and field

Bri Hyler, Journalist December 1, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater track and field program is entering the 2025-26 season with a renewed sense of urgency and a hunger for excellence. Two athletes at the heart of that momentum, senior...

Katie Erb (Center) enters her senior season looking to lead her team to nationals. (Katie Erb)

Katie Erb sets the tone

Evan Boller, Women’s Sports Editor September 8, 2025

Katie Erb is entering her senior season for both UW-Whitewater track and field as well as cross country. Her goal for this season is the same as any other runner: make it to nationals. But Erb knows...

Ari De La Cerda (center) competing in the 5K event at the indoor nationals.

How one senior transformed an entire program

Evan Boller, Women’s Sports Journalist May 4, 2025

“I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.” That’s how fifth year senior Ari De La Cerda described her time as a student-athlete at UW-Whitewater. Over her collegiate career De La Cerda has...

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