USM Competes at State

Girls Tennis

Rebecca Daskal ’22 (left) and Isabel Werner ’24 won the WIAA Division 2 Girls Tennis Individual State Tournament doubles competition, and did not drop a single set in tournament play. Aubrey Jayne ’25 finished third in the singles tournament—as a freshman—losing in the semifinals to the eventual champion. Rachael Schneck ’22 and Mia Darr ’25 went 1-1, losing to the eventual second-place team.

Cross Country

Thomas Stephens ’22, Mya Hartjes ’23, Annie Norman ’25, Bella Grenier ’25, and Drew Stephens ’22 competed as individuals at the WIAA Division 2 Cross Country State Championships in October. Drew finished in 3rd place with a time of 16:23.2; and Thomas finished in 4th with a time of 16:24.6. Grenier finished in 15th place with a time of 19:42.6 and Norman finished in 39th place with a time of 20:36.7. Hartjes raced amongst the top 10 until the final 300 meters. After collapsing, she was able to finish up the long hill to cross the finish line with a time of 21:58.0.

Girls Swimming and Diving

Lucy Art ’23 and Anna Staples ’22 competed as individuals for the Brown Deer/University School of Milwaukee girls’ swimming and diving team in the WIAA Division 2 State Swimming and Diving Championship. Art placed 9th in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24:39, and Staples placed 9th in the 1-meter diving competition, with a score of 360.20. “I am so proud of all the girls this season,” said head coach Amanda Hoppe, “and I couldn't be more excited for what’s to come in the future.”