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Wombat of the Week Profiles
 

Week of April 28th

Zach Winkel
Sport:  Men’s Tennis
Height:  5’10’’
Position:  #6 Singles; #3 Doubles
High School: Sheboygan North H.S.
Hometown:  Sheboygan, WI
Major/Degree Track:  Undecided
Student Status:  Freshman
Stats/Awards:  Won Vs. UW-Waukesha (6-2, 6-0); Vs. UW-Baraboo (6-2, 4-6, 8-7; Vs. UW-Washington (6-1, 7-6)
Quote From Coach:  “Zach’s aggressiveness at #6 singles is directly related to our team success.  Often the #6 singles spot is overlooked, but he works hard at improving his position”  - Penny Maletzke, Tennis Coach
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan:  Quality education at a reasonable price and convenient location
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:   Undecided
Favorite Athlete:  Mike Richter

Week of April 14th

Week of Feb. 18

Andrew Paul
Sport:  Men’s Basketball
Height:  6’6’’
Position:  Center
High School:  Sheboygan North
Hometown:  Sheboygan, WI
Major/Degree Track:  Undecided
Student Status:  Freshman
Quote From Coach:   “Andrew knows what it is to want something badly” – Coach Jon Westlund
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan:   Close to home and a quality education at an affordable price
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:   Business Administration
Favorite Athlete:  Kevin Garnett (K.G.)

Week of Feb. 4

Jeremy Senkbeil
Sport:  Men’s Basketball
Height:  6’3’’
Position:  Guard
High School:  Sheboygan North
Hometown:  Sheboygan
Major/Degree Track:  Elementary Education
Student Status:  Sophomore
Stats/Awards:  Leading scorer in the game versus UW-Waukesha (22 pts)
Quote From Coach:  “Jeremy lit-up the basket during our last game and hustled all week in practice both on offense and defense” – Coach Jon Westlund
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan:  Close to home and familiar environment
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:  Elementary School Teacher
Favorite Athlete:   Reggie Miller

Week of Jan. 13

Lukas Burke
Sport:    Men’s Basketball
Height:   6’2’’
Position:  Forward
High School:  Sheboygan South
Hometown:   Sheboygan, WI
Major/Degree Track:   Education
Student Status:   Sophomore
Stats/Awards:   Team leader in scoring and good 1^st semester grade report
Quote From Coach:   “Lukas is our most consistent scorer.” – Coach Jon Westlund
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan:  Close to home and can continue to work in-town while pursuing his degree.
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:   Kindergarten Teacher
Favorite Athlete:   Kobe Bryant

Week of Nov. 25

Aaron Dekker
Sport:  Men’s Basketball
Height:  6’1’'
Position:  Point Guard
High School:  Sheboygan North
Hometown:  Sheboygan, WI
Major/Degree Track:  Education
Student Status:  Sophomore (1^st year – Basketball)
Stats/Awards:  Aaron led the team and/or tied teammates in every statistical category in opening-season games.
Quote From Coach:  “Aaron is clearly our most complete player at this point in the season.” – Jon Westlund, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan:  UW-Sheboygan provides a great education at an affordable price.
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:  To be a teacher.
Favorite Athlete:   Ray Allen

Week of Oct. 7

Kelsey Prinsen
Sport: Women’s Volleyball
Height:  5’5’’
Position:  Outside Hitter
High School:  Oostburg High School
Hometown:  Oostburg
Major/Degree Track:  Undecided
Student Status:  Freshman
Stats/Awards:   In 11 games, Kelsey had 29 kills, 33 digs, and was 36 for 38 in serving.
Quote From Coach:  “Kelsey does the things that don’t show up in the stats, like being in the correct defensive position and always passing at the correct height or to the correct position.” – Coach Penny Maletzke (Head Women’s Volleyball Coach)
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan:  UW-Sheboygan is close to home and a great place to decide upon a major area of study.
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:  Undecided
Favorite Athlete:  Her volleyball teammates

Week of Sept. 23

Anne Oppeneer
Sport:  Volleyball 
Height:  5’6’’  
Position:  Outside Hitter 
High School:  Sheboygan Christian 
Hometown:  Sheboygan, WI 
Major/Degree Track:  Communication
Student Status:  1^st year athletics; 3^rd year academics
Stats/Awards:  Two matches = 25 kills, 37 digs, 3 blocks.  Set a school record with 32 digs Vs UW-Manitowoc on Sept. 24^th (2007).
Quote From Coach:  “Anne is our “go to” player when we need a big play offensively.  Her defense is solid and has kept many rallies going with stellar saves.” – Penny Maletzke, Head Volleyball Coach
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan:  It’s close to home.
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:  Graphic Artist/Photographer
Favorite Athlete:  Serena Williams

Week of Sept. 16

Drew Keller
Sport:  Golf 
Height: 5’8” 
Position: #1 Spot Golfer
High School: Kiel High School (Go Raiders!)
Hometown: Kiel 
Major/Degree Track: Golf Course Management, Gaming and Tourism 
Student Status: Sophomore 
Stats/Awards:  Team Captain
Quote From Coach:  "Drew’s game continues to shape up for this season.  As our Team Captain, Drew continues to exemplify the “team” golf concept. His ability to drive the ball a very long distance gives him real advantage over his competition. If he can put his short game together, watch for low scores the rest of the season." –Ronaldo Cordeiro, Head Golf Coach
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan: Would like to earn UW-Sheboygan Associate Degree   
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition: To own a Golf Course 
Favorite Athlete: Toss-up between Tiger Woods, Brett Favre, and Michael Jordan 
 

Week of Sept. 9th

Tyler Lessard
Sport:  Soccer    
Position:  Goal Keeper 
High School:  Sheboygan South
Hometown:  Sheboygan, WI 
Major/Degree Track:  Business 
Student Status:  Sophomore 
Stats/Awards:  Tyler never played soccer prior to this season, yet volunteered to play GK.  He had 24 saves during the season-opener (tournament @ UW-Fond du Lac), which included 14 saves during the game against UW-Rock.
Quote From Coach:  “Tyler’s determined work-ethic and versatile athleticism has proven himself as a leader on the soccer team.  He continues to develop as a soccer player and a person every week.” – Tim Romanello, Head Soccer Coach
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:  Banker, Accountant
Favorite Athlete:  David Eckstein

Kelsey Mais
Sport:  Women’s Volleyball 
Height:  5’8’’  
Position:  Setter/Outside Hitter 
High School:  Plymouth High School 
Hometown:  Plymouth 
Major/Degree Track:  Speech Pathology 
Student Status:  Freshman 
Stats/Awards:  In 2 matches this past week, Kelsey totaled 31 kills, 29 assists, 6 aces, and 12 digs.
Quote From Coach:  “Kelsey made good decisions both on and off the court this week.” – Penny Maletzke, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Reason Student-Athlete Chose UW-Sheboygan:  UW-Sheboygan provides a great education at an affordable price.
Student-Athlete’s Career Ambition:  Speech Therapist
Favorite Athlete:  Misty May