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SPORTS Page 8A • FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE LAKE COUNTRY APRIL 2013 Pewaukee's Olewinski enjoyed fine career at UWW Guard was star of 2011-12 state title team By Daniel Mike Freeman Staff WAUKESHA – Sarah Olewinski learned some leadership traits a year ago. In her first year playing basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, Olewinski was a valuable member of the team all season. But with a state title on the line – and only four UWW players on the court because others had fouled out – Olewinski was relied upon more than usual. "She probably played the single greatest state tournament in our history UWW ," coach Jack Hervert said. "We had kids in foul trouble in both games, and she stepped to the forefront to make some great shots. "In the second overtime (of the title game), she caught a 60-foot pass with a kid on her shoulder, put down a couple dribbles and flipped it up. She was fouled and it went in. After she made the free throw, we had to play a 1-3 zone, and she read a skip pass they tried to throw against it. Her steal on that play won the game." Olewinski's state-tournament performance was vital to the Cougars winning the state title – and it was vital this season, as she was the only second-year player on a young UWW team. "In that final game, some of our best players fouled out, so it gave me an opportunity to step up," Olewinski said. "This year, I'm the only returner, so I had to step up and be the leader. "Knowing I'm the only sophomore on the court gives me the motivation to work harder." Olewinski came to UWW after helping Pewaukee High School to a conference title. She was a senior on a team that had three juniors as its leading scorers, so leadership has been part of Olewinski's game for some time. "I really needed to step up and be a good point guard and leader in high school," Olewinski said. Hervert has used her primarily as an off guard to create more scoring opportunities. "It was a bit of an adjustment, but it worked out for the best," Olewinski said. Hervert likes to base his teams on athleticism. "We're looking for athletes, and she certainly fits that bill," Hervert said of Olewinski. "She was a big part of a (Pewaukee) team that was good transitionally and we , were extremely happy to acquire that sort of athleticism." Hervert knew Olewinski had the ability to score, but she needed to be convinced. "Once I gave her the word that she needed to shoot more, her statistics and her efficiency went up," Hervert said. Email: dmike@conleynet.com Arrowhead skiers win Freeman file photo Pewaukee's Sarah Olewinski was the only sophomore on the UW-Waukesha women's basketball team this winter. Lake Country wrestling community reacts to sport being dropped from Olympics By Daniel Mike Freeman Staff WAUKESHA – Wrestling is much more than a sport to those involved. The life of a wrestler does not end once he or she walks off the mat. The lessons learned in wrestling last a lifetime. "You have to have done it to know how it changes you as a person," said John Mesenbrink, the former coach at Arrowhead High School who now helps run the Askren Wrestling Academy. "That's why you see so many dads suggest to their sons that they do it, because the know how good a person it makes them and the values they develop. "The grind and adversity and difficulty of being successful is a massive reward." It is that mentality that makes people such as Mesenbrink believe the sport will not suffer a decline after the International Olympic Committee decided to drop wrestling from the 2020 Summer Games. "Most people that compete, coach or are involved in wrestling in some capacity understand that wrestling is about so much more that just wrestling," said Kettle Moraine coach Frank Cuda. "I believe that it teaches life skills and character better than any other sport. It teaches you how to win and how to lose. If you lose in wrestling, it is on you. There is no one else to pass the blame on. "This is why I always tell the kids that I coach, 'If you can make it through wrestling, you are going to be successful it whatever you choose to do in life.'" Pewaukee coach Ed Kurth echoes Cuda's thoughts. "Those who have wrestled for a few years in high school understand something about life that others never will," Kurth said. "They will know a humility and an appreciation for hard work they otherwise would not have known. Wrestlers learn to go after a goal and literally fight like it is the difference between life and death – even when it isn't." Wrestling has been an Olympic staple since the Games began. It was a sport in the original Greek games, but its popularity has dwindled in recent years – due in large part to a lack of television coverage. "While I personally was really disappointed with the IOC's decision as a wrestling fan and someone who has been involved with the sport for 27 years, I don't believe that the decision will have a great impact on our participation numbers," Waukesha South coach Ryan Green said. "The coverage of wrestling in the Olympics was already poor. It was hard enough to find out when it was going to be on TV It was also just a few hours of . coverage every four years. "Our kids who become die-hard wrestling fans can still enjoy other coverage that happens more regularly, like the Big Ten dual meets that are broadcast on the Big Ten Network." Mesenbrink has coached on many levels, and he's coached many successful wrestlers. Most notably, Mesenbrink was the high school coach for Ben Askren, who was a two-time NCAA champion and competed in the 2008 Olympics. Askren and his brother, Max, another Arrowhead grad and NCAA champion, own the Askren Wrestling Academy. "I don't think a lot of kids start wrestling because they know the pinnacle is being an Olympic champion," Mesenbrink said. "They usually go into it because their friends are doing it, it's a fun thing, their parents are supportive of it. "Once kids get involved some, you do quickly find out what the pinnacle is: the Olympics. Ten-, 11, 12-year-old kids start dreaming, and now those dreams are smashed." ee! auk Pew (delivered to the lake of your choice) or JOIN THE CLUB to enjoy luxury pontoon boats on Pewaukee or Okauchee Lake all summer long. Visit us at www.goodtimerentalswi.com or call us to discuss your options 262 691 8632 231567003 – Freeman Staff Football players picked WAUKESHA – The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star Games will feature 15 players from Waukesha County high schools, including several from Lake Country schools. The games will be held July 20 at Titan Stadium in Oshkosh. 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