Connor Haen Wins Milwaukee High School Athlete Poll
The Oconomowoc sophomore earned 984 of 1,914 votes after leading his team to a state meet berth.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Track & Field
Oconomowoc sophomore Connor Haen was named the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel high school athlete of the week after receiving 984 of 1,914 votes cast in the poll. The honor followed his win at the Mukwonago boys cross-country sectional, which qualified Oconomowoc for the WIAA Division 1 state meet.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights a standout performance in Wisconsin high school cross-country and underscores the program's continued success. Oconomowoc's qualification marks its 14th state meet appearance in program history.
Haen's 15-minute, 47-second sectional time led the team to a sectional title and a berth at the WIAA Division 1 state meet. Oconomowoc's 14th state qualification is recorded in program history, though the source does not provide comparative team results.
The players
Connor Haen
A sophomore runner for Oconomowoc whose sectional victory earned him the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel athlete of the week honor.
Ritisha Mathur
A Brookfield Academy girls tennis senior who finished as runner-up in the poll after winning both of her No. 2 singles matches 6-1, 6-1.
The details
Haen won the Mukwonago boys cross-country sectional, leading Oconomowoc to a team championship. Nominations for the athlete of the week poll are submitted by email to designated Gannett addresses, and votes were cast by readers.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: Haen wins the Mukwonago sectional and Oconomowoc qualifies for state
October 31, 2026: WIAA Division 1 state meet is held in Wisconsin Rapids
Season Trajectory
Oconomowoc's 14th state meet qualification extends a long program history of WIAA Division 1 cross-country success. Haen's sectional victory positions the team to compete at Wisconsin Rapids on Halloween against the state's top Division 1 programs.
Haen's sectional win and Oconomowoc's state qualification shape the team's postseason path, with the Division 1 state meet set for Wisconsin Rapids. Readers following Wisconsin high school cross-country can track Oconomowoc's results at the state meet.
The takeaway
Individual performances like Haen's sectional win often carry a team into state competition, and recognition polls help spotlight them across the state.
What happens next
The WIAA Division 1 state meet takes place October 31, 2026, in Wisconsin Rapids, where Oconomowoc will compete.
Further reading
For more on the state's top runners, see Track & Field coverage across Wisconsin.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Journal Sentinel.
