In a display of sheer athletic dominance, Oak Creek softball senior Rita Sippy has been crowned the Piggly Wiggly high school athlete of the week, capturing a commanding 77% of the vote in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel poll from April 27 to May 2.

But Sippy’s achievement goes far beyond a fan-favorite title. The senior speedster has etched her name into the Knights' record books, breaking the program's all-time stolen base record—a mark held by Julia Lampe since 2004. With a blistering 59 career stolen bases, Sippy surpassed Lampe’s previous record of 57 during a perfect 5-0 week for Oak Creek. That stretch extended the Knights' winning streak to an impressive 10 games, proving Sippy is not just fast, but a catalyst for team success.

Coming in as runner-up was Hartford boys tennis standout Ethan Hoffman. The senior, who will suit up for the UW-Whitewater Warhawks next season, made history of his own by becoming the first player in Hartford’s combined boys and girls tennis programs to reach 100 career wins. Hoffman sealed the milestone with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory over West Bend East’s Sam Loiacono.

The week’s other nominees included Tavin Ness of Franklin baseball, Payton Eicher of Arrowhead girls track and field, and Cal Schneider of New Berlin Eisenhower baseball—a deep field of talent that made Sippy’s landslide win all the more impressive.

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From breaking decades-old records to chasing down 100 career wins, these athletes remind us that high school sports are where legends begin—and where the gear they wear helps them get there.