Kelsey Holbert Reflects on UW-Milwaukee Women’s Soccer Posted on June 3, 2016 by John Gittings Perseverance through personal and organizational turmoil has defined UW-Milwaukee women’s soccer graduated midfielder Kelsey Holbert, and that drive has earned her some well-deserved hardware. Holbert, who was a team captain during her redshirt senior season last fall and graduated in December, received women’s Senior Student-Athlete of the Year, James Wright Special Recognition, and the Faculty […]
Two Sports, One Role: Leadership and Stardom Define Johnny Duranso Posted on April 22, 2016April 22, 2016 by John Gittings TOWN OF MERTON — Diligent work and resulting success are two concepts very familiar to Arrowhead two-sport star Johnny Duranso, whose accolades on the football and baseball fields speak for themselves. Duranso, a senior who is headed to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh next year to play both sports, is ready to finish his high school […]
From Iowa to Milwaukee, Tiby’s Roots in Basketball Posted on November 29, 2015August 3, 2021 by John Gittings Matt Tiby, a senior forward on the men’s basketball team at UW-Milwaukee, certainly has not had the easiest road to playing Division I hoops. Despite averaging 19 points and 13 rebounds in his senior year at Urbandale High School in Urbandale, Iowa, Tiby did not have any offers from Division I schools. Not wanting to […]