Athletics
Whitfield is recognized for its athletic teams, which compete with much larger schools and consistently outperform schools of similar enrollment. At the high school level, 75% of students participate in athletics. All students are guaranteed a spot on a high school team; coaches determine whether that space is at the varsity or junior varsity level. Playing time is not guaranteed, however, and is predicated on an athlete's aptitude and effort. If students don't choose to partake in the sport itself, they may be coaches' assistants, team managers, or videographers.
Whitfield School has had a consistently successful soccer team led by Coach Bill Daues and assistant coaches Mike Quante, Jeff Cacciatore, a former college and indoor soccer star, and Luke Cano. Since 2001 Whitfield's soccer team has won seven state championships; that's seven out of nine state championships in Missouri Class 1 soccer since there has been 3 classes. In 2009, Whitfield regained the title after beating Springfield Catholic 1-0 in the final. In 2010, The Warriors took on Sprinfield Catholic again, and again they won 1-0 with a goal from Nick Doherty. Notable rivalries for soccer are John Burroughs School, Westminster, Bayless, Springfield Catholic, and Pembroke Hill.
Whitfield's impressive wrestling program operates under the direction of Coach Charlie Sherertz: a three-time honoree as Missouri wrestling coach of the year . The varsity wrestling team has won three state titles in five years (2008, 2009 and 2012). In 2012, five Whitfield Warriors earned individual state titles: Rodney Hahn '14, Will Hahn, '13, Ethan Sherertz '12. Austin Smith '12, and Chris Wilkes '13 . Coach Sheretz encourages grapplers of all ability levels join the team and demands a high level of dedication from each participant.
Whitfield School won its first Wickenheiser Cup in varsity hockey in March 2008. The previous year, Whitfield Hockey had lost to Priory 4-3 in the Wickenheiser Cup Final. In 2011, the Whitfield hockey team won the Founder's Cup by beating Parkway South High School 7-5, and Nick Kunin was named the MVP of the game. In 2012, the Warriors won their second Wickenheiser Cup Championship by defeating Lutheran High School South 6 to 5 in an exciting game that was tied through regulation and the 10 minute sudden death period. MVP senior Hunt Lucas scored the only goal in the shoot out, and junior goalie Alan Eidelman stopped all three chances to secure the win. Ryan MacInnis led the Warriors scoring with one goal and two assists. Whitfield Hockey is coached by former Blues player Jim Campbell (ice hockey).
Whitfield's varsity dance squad won the 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012 state championship in the 1A division, and advanced to a national competition in 2008, where the team won first place in pom in the extra small division.
Whitfield's boys basketball team won the state championships in 2000. Two consecutive appearances in the state championship in 2009 and 2010 resulted in 2nd and 3rd places finishes, respectively.
Coached by Harold Barker, the varsity golf team won the 2010 and 2011 state championship. The team's 2011 campaign was highlighted by Mitch Rutledge who shot scores of 74 and 71 to capture medalist honors.
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