BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

cubs · May 18, 2009, 01:37:36 PM

They are leading Carthage in Game #1 today 4-2, heading into the bottom of 6th inning. Aaron Dott has 8 K's, and surprisingly 6 BB's through 6 innings.

Even if Whitewater would happen to lose the first game today, it should quiet MOST of the people out there who said the WIAC didn't deserve A Pool C bid this season. Whitewater is showing that although their record wasn't the greatest, they are still a formidable opponent.

Dagger · May 18, 2009, 02:19:43 PM

yeah, I think this goes to show you the level that the teams like lax, platt, and stout are playing at now. To be splitting and taking 3 of 4 from some of the big three!!! maybe the inconsistency of the play contributed also, but this is a much tougher conference than it has been from top to bottom ever IMO. Definitely proves the wiac is worthy of a C, if not 2

janesvilleflash · May 18, 2009, 02:24:05 PM

WW playing at 2 this afternoon for the trip to Fox Cities.

badgerwarhawk · May 18, 2009, 02:57:05 PM

WARHAWKS take game one, 4-2.

Dagger · May 18, 2009, 05:36:50 PM

UWW's run ends with an 8-3 defeat to carthage today...one heck of a finish for the hawks. To go from the team that EVERYONE (outside of the team) had written off as not even a tournament participant, to a regional championship game participant is quiet the feat. They proved that their program is always going to be good no matter what...I can't imagine too many other teams that could absorb the hits like they did this year and still finish in the position they did!

RSSmith · May 18, 2009, 06:06:05 PM

Quote from: Dagger on May 18, 2009, 05:36:50 PM
UWW's run ends with an 8-3 defeat to carthage today...one heck of a finish for the hawks. To go from the team that EVERYONE (outside of the team) had written off as not even a tournament participant, to a regional championship game participant is quiet the feat. They proved that their program is always going to be good no matter what...I can't imagine too many other teams that could absorb the hits like they did this year and still finish in the position they did!

You could say exactly the same thing about Johns Hopkins.

badgerwarhawk · May 18, 2009, 06:35:51 PM

Quote from: Dagger on May 18, 2009, 05:36:50 PM
UWW's run ends with an 8-3 defeat to carthage today...one heck of a finish for the hawks. To go from the team that EVERYONE (outside of the team) had written off as not even a tournament participant, to a regional championship game participant is quiet the feat. They proved that their program is always going to be good no matter what...I can't imagine too many other teams that could absorb the hits like they did this year and still finish in the position they did!

There were those who thought we didn't belong and those who thought we were "the team most likely to disappoint." But I think we proved all of them wrong and even though we came up short we don't have anything to hang our heads over. We've got a lot of players returning and the experience they've gained this year will go a long way next year. Now we just need to add a few pieces and we'll be set to make another run next year.

Barber Greene · May 18, 2009, 07:22:10 PM

The Warhawks could have a dream defensive outfield if Wong, Stine, and Petrasko all return

BoBo · May 18, 2009, 07:38:43 PM

Quote from: Barber Greene on May 18, 2009, 07:22:10 PM
The Warhawks could have a dream defensive outfield if Wong, Stine, and Petrasko all return

Stating in May who might return next March is dangerous business - I think we all have learned a little something about that one after what happened this year...but I understand where you are coming from, Barber Greene!! There should always be a lot of optimism!!

RedmanFan35 · May 18, 2009, 08:01:02 PM

To all the Whitewater faithfull,

I heard all the talk that and saw the , Boards, that said you didn't deserve the bid. Don't think for a second that the Carthage Team or their, Faithfull, thought that for a second.

While everyone else was talking, Milsaps. The Carthage Camp was thinking Whitewater.

Your a Class Act. Congratulations on a Great Season.

Barber Greene · May 18, 2009, 08:07:03 PM

Quote from: BoBo on May 18, 2009, 07:38:43 PM
Quote from: Barber Greene on May 18, 2009, 07:22:10 PM
The Warhawks could have a dream defensive outfield if Wong, Stine, and Petrasko all return

Stating in May who might return next March is dangerous business - I think we all have learned a little something about that one after what happened this year...but I understand where you are coming from, Barber Greene!! There should always be a lot of optimism!!

You are correct Bobo. I am also hopeful that Jeff Donovan sees the baseball field again for the Warhawks next Spring.

GBMAN · May 18, 2009, 08:38:47 PM

Great effort Hawks !! I, for one, am very proud of you...

BigPoppa · May 18, 2009, 10:27:37 PM

As a die-hard Carthage fan, my biggest fear was seeing Whitewater shifted into the Central Regional.

RedmanFan35 · May 19, 2009, 07:28:42 PM

Mine too !!!!

Brian Carroll · May 30, 2009, 10:30:44 AM

Aaron Dott of UWW threw 7 shutout innings for the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods League on Thursday night. He allowed only 2 hits and picked up the season-opening win in front of more than 3000 fans. He speaks well of the Logger fans, and the positive feelings are mutual. It's nice to see a Warhawk making a positive contribution to the La Crosse sports scene.