Rita Sippy from Oak Creek softball has been named the Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week after breaking the school's all-time stolen base record with 59 career steals. She received 17,060 out of 22,156 total votes in the poll.
Key points
Rita Sippy won the Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week poll.
She broke the all-time stolen base record at Oak Creek softball.
Sippy achieved 59 career stolen bases, surpassing the previous record.
She received 17,060 votes out of 22,156 total votes.
Oak Creek softball extended their win streak to 10 games.
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Julia Lampe
Rita SippyOak Creek softballPiggly Wiggly athlete of the week
Rita Sippy of Oak Creek softball was the winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Piggly Wiggly high school athlete of the week poll from April 27 to May 2.
The senior broke the program's all-time stolen base record held by Julia Lampe since 2004. Sippy upped her steal total to 59 career stolen bases, surpassing Lampe's previous record of 57 in a 5-0 week for the Knights, extending the program's win streak to 10 games.
Sippy received 17,060 of 22,156 total votes cast.
Athlete of the week logo for Milwaukee.
Athlete of the week logo for Milwaukee.
Ethan Hoffman of Hartford boys tennis was the runner-up of last week’s poll. The senior and future UW-Whitewater Warhawk became the first Oriole in the history of Hartford's boys and girls tennis programs to win 100 career matches with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over West Bend East's Sam Loiacono.
Other nominees included Tavin Ness of Franklin baseball, Payton Eicher of Arrowhead girls track and field, and Cal Schneider of New Berlin Eisenhower baseball.
You can make a nomination for a future player of the week by sending an email with statistics and context on an athlete’s performance to mwhitlow@gannett.com and zbellman@gannett.com. Do not send votes to these addresses.
Muskego shortstop Kyle Rogosienski (2) tags out Mukwonago's Bo Dooley (7) attempting to steal second during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Q&A
What record did Rita Sippy break in Oak Creek softball?
Rita Sippy broke the all-time stolen base record with 59 career steals, surpassing Julia Lampe's previous record of 57.
How many votes did Rita Sippy receive for athlete of the week?
Rita Sippy received 17,060 votes out of a total of 22,156 votes cast in the poll.
What was Oak Creek softball's win streak during Sippy's recognition?
During this period, Oak Creek softball extended their win streak to 10 games.
When was Rita Sippy named athlete of the week?
Rita Sippy was named the Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week for the poll period from April 27 to May 2.
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Muskego's Cruz Ramirez (5) delivers a pitch during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago's Cooper Graham (23) delivers a pitch during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego's Kyle Rogosienski (2) connects during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago shortstop Isaac Teisl (12) takes aim on first base during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego baseball head coach Jacob Paige follows the action during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego's Cruz Ramirez (5) delivers a pitch during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago's Braedon Paczocha (9) hits a fly to center during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego shortstop Kyle Rogosienski (2) throws to first during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego's Carter Nicolato (27) makes the play at first base during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago's Cooper Graham (23) delivers a pitch during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego's Maddux Lessard (8) connects for a 2-RBI single during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago center fielder Tyler Smeiska (1) grabs one on the bounce during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego baseball head coach Jacob Paige follows the action during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego's Kyle Rogosienski (2) races for home during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago's Braedon Paczocha (9) takes aim on second base during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago center fielder Tyler Smeiska (1) throws the ball in during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago baseball head coach Ben Miller follows the action during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago third baseman Ayden Andrysczyk (3) throws to first during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago left fielder Carson Driggett (22) pulls in a fly ball during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego third baseman Cooper Wendt (4) throws to first during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago baseball head coach Ben Miller follows the action during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego second baseman Aiden Perlberg (12) throws to first during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago's Cooper Graham (23) delivers a pitch during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago second baseman Carson Greuel (5) throws to first during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Mukwonago third baseman Ayden Andrysczyk (3) throws to first during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
Muskego center fielder Ben Kuglitsch (20) pulls in a fly ball during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego shortstop Kyle Rogosienski (2) tags out Mukwonago's Bo Dooley (7) attempting to steal second during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego shortstop Kyle Rogosienski (2) tags out Mukwonago's Bo Dooley (7) attempting to steal second during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego's Cruz Ramirez (5) delivers a pitch during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago's Cooper Graham (23) delivers a pitch during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego's Kyle Rogosienski (2) connects during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago shortstop Isaac Teisl (12) takes aim on first base during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego baseball head coach Jacob Paige follows the action during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego's Cruz Ramirez (5) delivers a pitch during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago's Braedon Paczocha (9) hits a fly to center during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego shortstop Kyle Rogosienski (2) throws to first during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego's Carter Nicolato (27) makes the play at first base during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago's Cooper Graham (23) delivers a pitch during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego's Maddux Lessard (8) connects for a 2-RBI single during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago center fielder Tyler Smeiska (1) grabs one on the bounce during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego baseball head coach Jacob Paige follows the action during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego's Kyle Rogosienski (2) races for home during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago's Braedon Paczocha (9) takes aim on second base during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago center fielder Tyler Smeiska (1) throws the ball in during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago baseball head coach Ben Miller follows the action during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago third baseman Ayden Andrysczyk (3) throws to first during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago left fielder Carson Driggett (22) pulls in a fly ball during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego third baseman Cooper Wendt (4) throws to first during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago baseball head coach Ben Miller follows the action during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego second baseman Aiden Perlberg (12) throws to first during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago's Cooper Graham (23) delivers a pitch during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago second baseman Carson Greuel (5) throws to first during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Mukwonago third baseman Ayden Andrysczyk (3) throws to first during the game against Muskego at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.
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Muskego baseball defeats Mukwonago, 16-0, on May 7
Muskego center fielder Ben Kuglitsch (20) pulls in a fly ball during the game at Mukwonago High School on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Muskego won the game, 16-0.