WIAA Daily Roundup: April 29

The New Berlin Eisenhower Lions cruised to a 12-2 victory over the Greendale Panthers, powered by a disciplined offensive attack and a strong start from Max Nemoir. Nemoir earned the win on the mound, surrendering only one earned run while striking out four over five solid innings of work. Offensively, the Lions were led by Alex Michna, who racked up two hits and two RBIs, and Collin Harrington, who scored three runs and stole four bases to keep constant pressure on the Panthers' defense. New Berlin Eisenhower took full advantage of 10 walks and aggressive base-running to break the game open late. Greendale struggled to find rhythm against Nemoir’s command, managing only four hits, including a double from Will Picago. Noah Jacobson took the loss for the Panthers as the Lions utilized superior plate discipline and opportunistic hitting to secure the definitive conference win.

The Kettle Moraine Lasers shut out the Mukwonago Indians in a 12-0 victory, anchored by a masterful complete-game performance from Sam Scaffido. Scaffido was untouchable on the hill, surrendering only two hits while racking up six strikeouts over six scoreless frames to earn the win. The Lasers' offense provided relentless support with a 16-hit barrage, led by Jimmy Angle and Chace Staude. Angle was a force at the plate, finishing a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles and four RBIs, while Staude added a triple and drove in an additional run. Evan Mueller also contributed significantly, recording two hits and scoring twice to keep the pressure on the Indians' defense. Mukwonago struggled to find any rhythm against Scaffido’s command, managing only a double from Braedon Paczocha as their lone extra-base hit. Cooper Graham took the loss for the Indians as Kettle Moraine utilized superior extra-base power and elite pitching to secure the definitive conference win.

The Grafton Black Hawks outlasted Whitefish Bay in a thrilling 11-inning marathon, eventually securing a 4-1 victory. Ryan Butts was heroic on the mound, tossing nine masterful innings and allowing just one earned run while surrendering seven hits. Sam Cameranesi earned the win in relief, providing two perfect frames to shut the door on the Blue Dukes. Offensively, Nicholas Schiller provided the decisive blow with a two-RBI performance, while Everett Bonk and Peyton McKinney each tallied multi-hit games to keep the pressure on. Whitefish Bay relied on a standout pitching effort from Nicky Vitucci, who threw 8.1 innings of one-run ball, but the Dukes were plagued by three defensive errors that proved costly in extras. Chase Wolter led the Whitefish Bay attack with three hits, including a double, but Bo Behrendt took the loss in relief as Grafton utilized superior late-inning discipline to secure the hard-fought conference win.

The Homestead Highlanders edged out the Slinger Owls in a 4-3 extra-inning battle, fueled by a marathon performance on the mound from Sean Lemke. Lemke was relentless, surrendering zero earned runs while racking up seven strikeouts over eight dominant innings. Doug Jones earned the win in relief, providing the final frame to secure the victory. Offensively, Sean Contardi led the charge for the Highlanders with two hits, while Ari Crabbe added a double and a run scored to keep the pressure on. Slinger remained competitive behind Grady Chvosta, who finished 3-for-4 with two doubles, and Gavin Sawyer, who added a triple and an RBI. Andon Schroeder provided a masterful seven-inning start for the Owls, but Clay Miller took the loss in relief as Homestead capitalized on superior late-inning discipline and aggressive base-running to secure the hard-fought conference win.

An early three-run surge in the second inning provided the cushion the Marquette University Hilltoppers needed to defeat Brookfield East 4-1 on Wednesday. Starting pitcher Ben Schroeder anchored the victory, navigating around eight hits over five innings to allow zero earned runs while walking three and striking out five. Offensively, center fielder Boden McGourthy paced the Hilltoppers with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, an RBI, and a stolen base, supplemented by Brady Potier Brown, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI double. Brookfield East tallied 10 total hits but struggled to bring runners home, despite a strong 3-for-4 day at the plate from Cooper Haas and multi-hit efforts from Audie Matter and Jackson Suttle. Sam Wells drove in Brookfield East's lone run in the fourth inning but absorbed the loss on the mound, yielding three earned runs on five hits across four innings of work.

The Wisconsin Lutheran Vikings edged out the Waukesha North Northstars in a 10-8 comeback victory, fueled by a powerful late-inning offensive surge and stellar relief pitching. Cooper Sievert provided the biggest spark for the Vikings, launching a home run and racking up a game-high three RBIs, while Brayden Abramowski anchored the lineup with two hits and three RBIs of his own. Andrew Belott earned the win in relief, providing two scoreless innings with four strikeouts to stabilize the game after a wild start. Waukesha North remained competitive early behind Henry Koopmeiners, who finished with two hits, including a double, and three RBIs, alongside a dominant five-inning start where he struck out eight. However, the Northstars were unable to hold off the Vikings' relentless pressure. Tyler Schettler took the loss for Waukesha North as Wisconsin Lutheran utilized superior extra-base power and a lockdown bullpen to secure the definitive conference win.

The RCF Patriots overwhelmed the Fall River Pirates in a high-scoring 17-7 victory, fueled by a relentless offensive display and a massive 12-walk effort. Cade Jens anchored the attack, finishing 2-for-3 with a double and a game-high four RBIs, while Cameron Harvey and Callen Drews each chipped in three RBIs to keep the pressure on. Rowan Gursky provided an additional spark with a triple and three runs scored. Dayton McBride earned the win in relief, providing 1.1 perfect innings with two strikeouts to stabilize the game. Fall River remained competitive early behind a double and three RBIs from Caleb Christian, but they were unable to keep pace with the Patriots' explosive scoring. Tyler Coloso took the loss for the Pirates as RCF utilized superior extra-base power and elite plate discipline to secure the definitive regional win.

The Dominican Knights overwhelmed Pulaski in a 15-1 victory, fueled by a relentless offensive display and a dominant performance on the mound. Charlie Weiler earned the win, surrendering zero earned runs while racking up six strikeouts over 2.1 effective innings. Offensively, Levi Kolb set the tone at the top of the order, scoring three runs and recording two hits, while Xavier Parlier anchored the middle of the lineup with two hits, including a double, and a pair of RBIs. Amarae Richardson provided additional pop with a triple and an RBI to keep the pressure on. Pulaski struggled to find any rhythm against Weiler’s command, managing only two hits—doubles from Figuero and Pedraza—throughout the contest. Escorria took the loss for Pulaski as the Knights utilized superior extra-base power and aggressive base-running to secure the definitive victory.

The Greenfield Hawks avenged their previous loss to the South Milwaukee Rockets with an 8-3 victory, led by a dominant start on the mound from Mason Grafwallner. Grafwallner earned the win, tossing five masterful innings of one-hit ball while racking up six strikeouts and surrendering zero runs. Offensively, the Hawks were powered by a balanced attack, featuring multi-hit games from JJ Francour and Chase Wallich. Ethan Miszewski and Ethan Hanke provided the necessary punch, each driving in two runs to help Greenfield capitalize on opportunistic hitting and aggressive base-running. South Milwaukee struggled to replicate their previous offensive explosion, managing only three hits against the Hawks' arms, though Mason Hintz contributed two RBIs late in the contest. Jayden Reynaldo took the loss for the Rockets as Greenfield utilized lockdown starting pitching and timely execution to secure the definitive regional win.

The Hamilton Chargers outlasted the West Allis Hale Huskies in a 3-2 victory, anchored by a gritty complete-game performance from Henri Alesci. Alesci earned the win on the hill, surrendering only four hits and two earned runs while racking up five strikeouts over seven full innings. Offensively, the Chargers relied on timely hitting from Will Stendler and Mason Hahn, who each recorded two hits, while Brady York provided the game's lone extra-base hit with a double. Hamilton capitalized on three Huskies errors and elite plate discipline, drawing five walks to manufacture the necessary run support. West Allis Hale remained competitive behind two hits and an RBI from Luke Schaning, but they were unable to overcome Alesci’s command late in the contest. Brady Mudgett took the hard-luck loss for the Huskies despite a solid six-strikeout effort, as Hamilton utilized error-free defense to secure the narrow conference win.

The Johnson Creek Bluejays shut out the Williams Bay Bulldogs in a 10-0 victory, anchored by a masterful performance on the mound from Aiden Smith. Smith earned the win, tossing 6.2 dominant innings of three-hit ball while racking up seven strikeouts to stifle the Bulldogs' offense. Offensively, the Bluejays were powered by a balanced 10-hit attack led by Luke Hartz and Brady Fincutter. Hartz finished 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs, while Fincutter added a double and scored three times to keep constant pressure on the bases. Mike Heinrich and Sylas Weisnicht also provided key contributions, combining for three hits and three RBIs. Williams Bay struggled to find any rhythm against Smith’s command, managed only three singles, and was plagued by three defensive errors. Brody Marshall took the loss for the Bulldogs as Johnson Creek utilized superior extra-base power and aggressive base-running to secure the definitive regional win.

The Kenosha Bradford Red Devils shut out the Racine Horlick Rebels in a 10-0 victory, anchored by a masterful complete-game performance from Raeden Spencer. Spencer was untouchable on the hill, surrendering only two hits while racking up four strikeouts over five scoreless frames to earn the win; he also led the charge at the plate, finishing a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Offensively, the Red Devils utilized a balanced 10-hit attack and elite base-running, recording six stolen bases to keep constant pressure on the Rebels' defense. Chris Sexton and Logan Swank each contributed multi-hit games, while Wyatt Knudsen provided the game's lone extra-base hit with a double. Racine Horlick struggled to find any rhythm against Spencer’s command, managed only singles from Trentin Morrison and Titus Boyer, and was plagued by two defensive errors. Topher Larson took the loss for the Rebels as Kenosha Bradford utilized superior plate discipline and opportunistic hitting to secure the definitive regional win.

The Kenosha Tremper Trojans edged out Indian Trail in a tight 2-1 pitcher's duel, propelled by a masterful complete-game performance from Jimmy Gore. Gore earned the win on the hill, surrendering only three hits and one earned run while racking up six strikeouts over seven full innings. Offensively, the Trojans relied on timely extra-base hits from Blake Tennyson, Ethan Karmann, and Zeke Stuebner, who each recorded a double. Alex Springer provided a crucial spark with a multi-hit game and an RBI, while Stuebner’s two-hit effort kept constant pressure on the defense. Indian Trail remained competitive behind Nate Geraghty, who finished 2-for-3, and a gritty six-inning start from Mathew Baumann. However, the Trail was unable to overcome Gore’s command late in the contest. Baumann took the hard-luck loss despite a solid four-strikeout performance, as Tremper utilized superior power and error-free pitching to secure the narrow conference victory.

The Menomonee Falls Phoenix overwhelmed Wauwatosa West in a high-scoring 17-9 victory, fueled by a relentless 16-hit offensive barrage. Logan Vande Zande was the catalyst for the Phoenix, racking up a massive four-hit performance that included a double and three RBIs. Matthew Nemec and Colin Jagodinski provided additional firepower, combining for four hits and five RBIs, while Tyson Resch chipped in a double and two runs scored. Cade Kosnick earned the win in relief, providing five effective innings to stabilize the game after a wild opening frame. Wauwatosa West remained competitive behind Leonard and Grardiola, who combined for six hits and four RBIs, including a triple from Grardiola. However, the Trojans were unable to keep pace with Menomonee Falls' superior extra-base power and aggressive base-running, as the Phoenix swiped 13 total bases. Laserstein took the loss for Wauwatosa West as Menomonee Falls utilized elite plate discipline and opportunistic hitting to secure the definitive regional win.

Oak Creek defeated the Oconomowoc Raccoons 3-1 in a high-stakes pitcher's duel, powered by a historic performance from Cooper Schnitzel on the mound. Schnitzel was nearly untouchable, racking up a staggering 13 strikeouts in a complete-game three-hitter, surrendering just one earned run over seven dominant frames. Offensively, Oak Creek relied on timely hitting from Camden Jeske and Mack Enders, who each recorded two hits, with Enders driving in two crucial runs to secure the lead. Oconomowoc remained competitive behind a masterful start from Cooper Schaefgen, who matched the intensity with 10 strikeouts of his own over five innings, allowing zero earned runs. Kasyn Nelson provided the Raccoons' lone extra-base hit with a triple, but the lineup struggled to find a rhythm against Schnitzel’s command. Schaefgen took the hard-luck loss as Oak Creek utilized elite strikeout pitching and timely hitting from Brian Simmons and Gavin Zastrow to secure the definitive regional victory.

The Pacelli Cardinals dominated Port Edwards in a 23-0 blowout, fueled by an overwhelming 20-hit offensive explosion and a combined three-hit shutout. Sully Schober was a force at the plate, finishing 4-for-5 with two doubles and a game-high six RBIs, while Nate Haemmerle and Bryce Flaker each contributed four RBIs to anchor the relentless attack. Jaden Garski set a frantic pace at the top of the order, scoring five runs and recording three hits. Eric Reincke earned the win on the mound, tossing four dominant innings and surrendering zero runs while racking up eight strikeouts. Port Edwards struggled to find any rhythm against Reincke’s command, managing only three hits—including a triple from Boener—throughout the contest. Martinson took the loss for Port Edwards as the Cardinals utilized superior extra-base power and aggressive base-running to secure the definitive conference victory.

The Pewaukee Pirates dominated Pius XI Catholic in a 17-0 shutout, fueled by a relentless offensive explosion and a combined two-hit pitching effort. The Pirates took full advantage of 15 walks, with Cayden Burtness and Duke Medina leading the charge; Burtness drove in two runs with a double, while Medina added a triple and an RBI. Logan Peterson also ignited the lineup at the top of the order, scoring twice and recording a double. Jameson Arbes earned the win in relief, striking out the side in his lone inning of work as part of a pitching staff that tallied nine strikeouts without surrendering a walk. Pius XI struggled to find any rhythm, managing only singles from Mariano Rivera and Finn Beecham. Rivera took the loss for the Popes as Pewaukee utilized superior extra-base power and elite plate discipline to secure the definitive regional victory.

The Port Washington Pirates edged out the West Bend East Suns in a 7-6 nail-biter, powered by a massive performance from Jackson Dickson. Dickson was the hero for the Pirates, launching a home run and racking up a team-high RBI at the plate while also contributing three effective innings of relief work. Jack Bunyan provided a crucial spark, finishing 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored, while Max Webb earned the win on the mound, surrendering only two earned runs and striking out eight over four solid innings. West Bend East remained competitive throughout, led by Jonah Kluck’s three-hit effort and doubles from Kluck and Colton Multerer. Isaac Johnstone also contributed significantly with two hits and an RBI to keep the Suns within striking distance. Zach Twito took the loss for West Bend East as Port Washington utilized timely power and aggressive base-running to secure the narrow conference victory.

Potosi/Cassville defeated Belmont 7-5 in a competitive matchup. The Chieftains jumped to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, but Belmont rallied to tie the game 4-4 in the fourth and again 5-5 in the sixth. Potosi/Cassville reclaimed the lead for good in the top of the seventh, scoring two runs behind a River Sahr RBI double and a defensive error to secure the victory.

Racine Case dominated Racine Park 24-7, scoring in every inning to secure a decisive victory. The Eagles’ relentless offense featured an 8-run third inning and a 7-run fifth, with notable production from Ben Neimeyer, Dylan Bongiovanni, and Dane Reichel. Despite a mid-game rally from the Panthers, highlighted by a 3-RBI double from Cristian Torres in the fourth, Racine Park was unable to overcome the substantial early deficit.

Shorewood defeated Milwaukee King 16-1, scoring in every inning. Key highlights included Tenzin Pavlik's third-inning home run and Yanni Douros's multi-RBI production. Milwaukee King scored their only run in the bottom of the third on an Orjan Oulahan RBI single. Shorewood pitchers Jai Kaleka and Evan Douros secured the win by limiting the Generals to one run.

St. Thomas More dominated Brookfield Academy 16-0, scoring in every inning to secure a decisive victory. Starting pitcher Luke Mrazek controlled the game on the mound and helped his own cause with a 2-RBI double in the fifth inning. The Cavaliers’ offense was relentless, featuring production from Brayden Alivo and an RBI double from Carson Weist. Brookfield Academy was held to just one hit, a single by Connor Tracy, in the shutout defeat.

Two Rivers shut out Sheboygan Falls 9-0, powered by a dominant pitching performance from Noah Shillcox and a persistent offensive attack. The Raiders broke the game open with a three-run second inning, highlighted by Kole Klein’s 2-RBI double, before adding steady runs throughout the contest. Klein finished a standout day at the plate with an RBI single, while Ethan Schramm and Odin Clem contributed late RBI doubles in the sixth to seal the victory. Sheboygan Falls was held to just two hits in the loss, unable to generate momentum against the Two Rivers staff.

Watertown defeated Oregon 6-5 in a tight, back-and-forth contest. Watertown seized an early 3-0 lead, but Oregon surged ahead with a four-run second inning sparked by Calvin Ritter’s 2-RBI double. Watertown reclaimed the lead in the sixth on a pivotal defensive error, providing the margin needed to hold off a late Oregon rally. Despite a seventh-inning run from the Panthers, reliever Brody Winkelman successfully preserved the lead to secure the victory.

West Allis Central defeated Cudahy 14-1, seizing control early with multi-run rallies in the second and fourth innings. Bulldogs pitcher Styven Vasquez Mejia anchored the victory, limiting Cudahy to only one run on a RBI single in the first. The West Allis Central offense overwhelmed the hosts, highlighted by Ethan Schroeder’s 2-RBI single and key contributions from Cooper Fox and Matthew Baldwin.

Westosha Central defeated Waukesha West 6-1, seizing control early with a three-run first inning. Westosha starter Michael Suokko anchored the pitching effort through four frames, while Olin Leafblad closed out the final three innings to seal the win. The Westosha offense was fueled by RBI singles from Jake Fuchs and Nathan Corey, who combined for three runs in the third inning. Waukesha West’s only scoring came in the fourth on a Brady Stadler RBI single, while Jackson Farina paced the visitors with a multi-hit performance.