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Alumnus named new leader of women’s soccer

Alumnus named new leader of women’s soccer

Mikey Rottier April 30, 2023

Following the opening of the Warhawk Women’s Soccer head coaching position, Athletic Director Ryan Callahan and the Intercollegiate Athletics have selected Dan Montanye, 34, to fill the role. As a former...

 #34 Donovan Brandl starting pitcher for Whitewater in their game against Ripon College on Tuesday April 11th at Miller Stadium

Efficient baseball victory over Ripon

Ryan Baker, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor April 16, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11 the UW-Whitewater Warhawks swiftly mercy ruled Ripon College by a score of 11-1 in just 7 innings. The fourth straight win boosted the Warhawks to a record of 15-4, while Ripon College...

Delvin Barnstable dribbles towards the hoop in the UW-Whitewater versus Mount Union Final Four game in Fort Wayne, Indiana, March 16, 2023.

Cinderella run falls short

Ryan Baker, Men’s Sports Assistant Editor March 19, 2023

March madness. Madness couldn’t be more of a perfect description of how the UW-Whitewater Warhawks scratched and clawed their way to the semifinal game of the big dance. The underdog mentality was adopted...

The Whitewater community garden with the sun shining over a plethora of plants and produce.

Garden grows community

Felicity Knabenbauer March 19, 2023

There are not an incredible amount of recreational activities that just about anybody can partake in. When summer comes rolling around many communities look forward to one of the most accessible hobbies...

Sophomore Gracie Holland was the national champion in pole vault in the 2022 outdoor track and field season. Now she plans to upkeep her mentality and practicing to hopefully maintain that level of performance.

Women’s track warrior

Kaitlin Geisler, Assistant Women’s Sports Editor March 19, 2023

Sophomore pole vaulter Gracie Holland had a strong performance her past two years on the UW-Whitewater women’s track and field team. Throughout the past two seasons she’s competed in long jump,  javelin...

Jaritt Shinhoster wins his second consecutive national championship to end his career as a Warhawk wrestler at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Roanoke, Virginia.

Most outstanding wrestler

Sarah Smith March 19, 2023

  Senior wrestling captain Jaritt Shinhoster earned his second consecutive national title to cap off his career as a UW-Whitewater wrestler. Also named “Most Outstanding Wrestler” at the NCAA...

#33 Trevon Chislom shoots mid-range jumper in game against UW-River Falls in the Kachel Fieldhouse on Feb. 20

Basketball stays hot, advances to Sweet 16

Chris Pittner, Men’s Sports journalist March 5, 2023

This weekend, the UW-Whitewater Men’s Basketball team (23-7, 9-5) punched their ticket to the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament with wins versus Wabash College, and the 8th ranked team in the country...

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

Katie McNamara entered her second season with the Warhawk track and field team and has already found success this season. In her first season as a team captain McNamara took first place in the 400-meter...

Sophomore Midfielder Faizan Mohiuddin fights for the ball to move it down the field Oct. 28th, 2022.

Soccer beats expectations

Ryan Baker, Assistant Men's Sports Editor November 13, 2022

Beating expectations was the theme for UW-Whitewater’s soccer team this year. Starting out the season with a 3-3 record, things seemed rather bleak. However, they stuck to their guns and ended the season...

UW-Whitewater Warhawk players celebrate a goal against UW-La Crosse Oct. 29 2022.

Women’s soccer suffers defeat in final game

Olga Gatesi, Assist. Women's Sports Editor October 30, 2022

The women’s soccer team wrapped up their regular season with a loss against UW-Lacrosse 1-2 on Oct. 29 at Robert Fiskum Field. Despite the unfortunate loss, with the season coming to a close for UW-Whitewater...

UW-Whitewater quarterback Evan Lewandowski (#10), Steven Hein (#17), Jaylon Edmonson (#6), Nathan Miller (#72),  Zach Sherman (#81), and Michael Coates (#88), are seen here walking back to the line of scrimmage after the previous play against Mary Hardin-Baylor (Texas) Sept. 10 2022.

New players, same success

Ryan Baker, Men’s Sports Assistant Editor October 9, 2022

Many offenses crumble as soon as one or two of their top players leave their program, however it is the complete opposite for the UW-Whitewater offense this year. Not only have they been producing more...

Volleyball team serving in a game against Simpson (OH) on Saturday, September 3rd 2022

Volleyball smashes Wisconsin Blast tournament

Kevin Cramer, Women’s Sports Assistant Editor September 4, 2022

UW-Whitewater women's volleyball played their first games of the season as the team hosted the Wisconsin Blast tournament on Friday Sep. 2 and Saturday Sep. 3 at the Kachel Fieldhouse. The tournament included...

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