WIAA Daily Roundup: April 6

LF Caleb Johns drove in five runs on three hits to lead New Berlin Eisenhower’s offensive explosion in a 13-3 victory over St. John's Northwestern Military Academy on Monday. Johns ignited the attack early with a two-run triple in the first inning, later adding an RBI double in the fourth and a two-run single in the fifth. 3B Max Nemoir earned the win on the mound, striking out four and allowing no hits or runs over two innings, while LF Damien Dax took the loss after surrendering five runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks across three frames. 3B Charlie Wait, Nemoir, and Jones each turned in multi-hit efforts for Eisenhower, which paired a 13-hit night with eight stolen bases. CF Isaac Maltby paced the St. John's Northwestern Military Academy lineup with a 2-for-3 performance, while Dax and 3B Jacob Malloy each contributed one RBI in the defeat.

Cedar Grove-Belgium relied on a dominant outing from Ira Hilbelink to shut down New Holstein in a lopsided performance. Hilbelink controlled the tempo from the mound, throwing 39 strikes on 52 pitches to 16 batters, while also contributing a double and a stolen base at the plate. 2B Austin Knapp added a double for the Rockets, who capitalized on stolen bases from Carter Schmitz, Griffin Knight, and Seth Race. Colton Doherty started for the Huskies and faced 14 batters before Parker Popp and Sawyer Smith appeared in relief. Joey Karls provided the lone offensive highlight for New Holstein with one total base, while Connor Waters chipped in a sacrifice fly for the Rockets to round out the scoring.

Chippewa Falls combined a disciplined pitching staff with timely extra-base hits to outlast Lincoln High School. 2B Connor Kolinski and 2B Landon Atkisson powered the Cardinals' offense with doubles, while P Brady Smith anchored the effort on the mound by throwing 35 strikes over 51 pitches. Lincoln was led by SS Cooper Susa, who collected three total bases, and CF Matthew Vollert, who added two hits in the losing effort. P Gage Honeyager shouldered the bulk of the workload for Lincoln, facing 18 batters over a 99-pitch outing, while P Felix Abts and P Conner Kronstedt provided relief support. Despite a defensive struggle that saw three errors, Lincoln’s LF Conner Kronstedt reached base after being hit by a pitch to spark a scoring threat. P Evan Weiler closed out the game for the Cardinals, maintaining a steady strike-to-pitch ratio to preserve the victory.

A powerful offensive display led by 1B Tim O’Grady and OF Logan Levitt propelled Badger to a victory over Wilmot, highlighted by O’Grady’s home run and Levitt’s two doubles. The Badgers' aggressive approach on the base paths saw SS Matthew O'Grady swipe three bases to complement his own double, while P Troy Hibbard earned the win by striking out five and allowing just 50 strikes over 22 batters faced. Wilmot attempted to keep pace with an extra-base barrage of their own, as 2B Chance Ruby doubled twice and both UTL Cooper Pappadakis and 3B Jack Dzierzanowski added doubles in the losing effort. P Logan Hanson shouldered the bulk of the pitching duties for the Panthers, facing 20 batters and throwing 51 strikes across 77 pitches. Despite Wilmot's defensive struggles and three errors, P Jaxton Kostman provided a steady relief appearance for Badger to help seal the result.

Appleton West utilized a relentless ground game and a multi-hit performance from 2B Quinn Meyers to outpace Green Bay East. 2B Meyers anchored the Terrors' attack, finishing with a 2B and two SB, while SS Ethan Chosa added three TB to keep the pressure on. RHP Reeder Luedtke earned the W on the mound, navigate 15 batters over 63 pitches, following effective stints from RHP Henry Ott and RHP Quintynn Grych. Green Bay East found production from 1B Douglas Yates and SS Grant Shaurette, who both recorded a 2B, but the team was hampered by three defensive miscues. Despite CF Levi Meister swiping a bag and recording two TB, the Terrors' balanced lineup and a combined 13 total bases proved to be the difference. RHP Ethan Rand, RHP Jason Bird, and RHP Levi Meister split the pitching duties for Green Bay East, but could not stifle the Appleton West rally.

Ashwaubenon rode a power surge from 3B Nolan Vertz and a resilient pitching performance to fend off West De Pere. 3B Vertz spearheaded the Jaguars' attack, finishing with a HR, a 2B, and six TB, while P Nick Smith earned the W after navigating 22 batters over 92 pitches. West De Pere relied on an aggressive ground game to keep the contest close, led by CF Holden Mulloy, who swiped three bases, and 2B Ethan Collar, who recorded a 2B and a SB. P Logan Wierzba started for the Phantoms, throwing 34 strikes across 51 pitches to 13 batters, before P Holden Mulloy provided two innings of relief. Despite late hits from SS Caleb Scheller and LF Chase Kerrigan, Ashwaubenon's P Owen Amenson closed the door with 14 strikes on 20 pitches to seal the result. Both squads traded defensive miscues, but the Jaguars' extra-base hits proved to be the clinical difference in the matchup.

The Barneveld Golden Eagles utilized a dominant power display and aggressive base-running to overwhelm Weston in a lopsided victory. 3B Hunter Larson ignited the offensive barrage, finishing with a 3B, a 2B, and six TB, while SS Mason Durst added a 3B of his own to pace a lineup that amassed four extra-base hits. RHP Mason Durst earned the W on the mound, throwing 23 strikes over 38 pitches to eight batters, before RHP Hunter Larson provided strong relief with 41 strikes across 17 batters faced. Weston’s attack was limited to just three hits, though SS Gavin Kast provided a bright spot with a 2B and two TB. Despite LF Trevor Westphal reaching base twice via HBP, the Weston pitching staff struggled with command, as five different hurlers combined to hit three batters during the contest. Barneveld further pressured the defense by swiping six bags, led by CF Cooper Shipman with two SB, to comfortably secure the result.

Belmont utilized a relentless ground game to swipe 10 bases and outlast Lancaster in a tightly contested matchup. RHP Ruiz anchored the effort for Belmont, throwing 49 strikes over 19 batters faced following a steady opening stint from RHP Havens. The offense was a balanced affair, with 2B Austin, RHP Havens, and C Riechers each collecting 2 TB to lead the lineup. Lancaster remained within striking distance behind 2B efforts from 1B Ross Wolf and SS Vinny Ubersox, while RHP Toay Ragatz and RHP John Clements combined for 32 batters faced on the mound. Ultimately, the speed of 3B Mcnett and the rest of the Belmont roster proved to be the clinical difference in the victory.

Brookwood capitalized on an extra-base barrage and a heavy dose of free passes to overwhelm Wonewoc-Center in a lopsided victory. 3B Drew Thurston anchored the Falcons' attack with three 2B and 6 TB, while P Jackson Cunitz and SS Wyatt Ford each added a 2B to keep the pressure on. Brookwood’s discipline was evident as the lineup combined to reach base via HBP 11 times, headlined by CF Cullen Brueggeman, who was hit in three separate plate appearances. Wonewoc-Center struggled with command across six different hurlers, though P E Mobley and P J Byrdy provided the most strikes early on. P G Wolfe provided a bright spot for the Wolves with a 2B and 3 TB, but the team was hampered by five defensive miscues. RHP Owen Wang closed the door for Brookwood, throwing 32 strikes on 45 pitches to seal the result.

Campbellsport relied on a trio of doubles from Sawyer Galligan, CF Carter Gellings, and P Cullen Reis to outpace Ripon in a contest marked by defensive miscues. Galligan led the Cougars' offensive effort with 4 TB, while CF Gellings and P Reis combined for five additional total bases to keep the pressure on. On the mound, P Trenton Schladweiler started for Campbellsport, throwing 25 strikes across 10 batters faced, before P Reis and P Levi Bentz combined for 62 strikes in relief. Ripon’s attack was paced by 2B Jackson Nelson, who recorded a 2B and 2 TB, while Weston Page added two hits and a stolen base. P Bentz closed the door for the Cougars, throwing 33 strikes on 49 pitches to finalize the victory.

The Chilton Tigers utilized a versatile ground game and a multi-hit performance from SS Kale Wagner to outlast Oconto. SS Wagner led the offense with a 2B and 2 TB, while the Tigers' aggressive base-running saw five different players, including 3B Lucas Groeschl and CF Nathan Mueller, swipe a bag. Chilton’s pitching staff operated by committee, with seven different arms—including P Rayden Wagner, P Mueller, and P Wagner—combining to navigate 38 batters. Oconto’s attack was paced by 2B Bryce Knoll and P Roman Cantu, who each recorded 2 TB, but the team struggled to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. P Cantu provided a strong relief outing for Oconto, throwing 41 strikes over 12 batters faced, but Chilton’s ability to reach base via three HBP and five SB proved to be the difference. Despite two errors from the Tigers' defense, P Ethan Schneider and P Ryan Schmitz closed out the contest to secure the result.

Elk Mound leaned on a steady extra-base attack and a strong relief outing from RHP Dylan Plets to secure a victory over Osseo-Fairchild. SS Kaden Moyer and C Peyton Vieth each doubled to lead a Mounders offense that racked up 12 TB, while LF Gavin Dean and CF Parker Rhude added timely hits and stolen bases. On the mound, RHP Dylan Plets shouldered the heavy lifting, throwing 41 strikes across 25 batters faced after an opening stint from RHP Conor Mock. Osseo-Fairchild struggled to find a rhythm at the plate, though C Emerick Korger recorded 2 TB and 2B Colton Williams swiped a bag in the effort. Despite P Tyler Smith, P Mason Schmidt, and P Drew Hanson combining to face 42 batters for the Thunder, Elk Mound’s ability to manufacture runs via three HBP and a 1B Victor Noller sacrifice fly proved to be the difference.

Green Bay Preble secured a dominant victory behind a complete-game shutout from RHP Will VanBoxel delivered a masterpiece on the mound, throwing a seven-inning no-hitter to lead Green Bay Preble to an 8-0 shutout victory over Sheboygan North on Monday. VanBoxel was dominant from start to finish, racking up 12 strikeouts and allowing only two walks on 102 pitches to keep the Golden Raiders off the basepaths. The Hornets' offense provided plenty of support, breaking the game open with a four-run fourth inning fueled by a bases-clearing triple from Everett Sachs. who finished the day 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored, while David Petasek added a multi-hit performance with two RBI. VanBoxel helped his own cause at the plate, going 2-for-4, and Marco Aregoni contributed an RBI single to the 8-hit attack. Despite the loss, Sheboygan North’s Lucas Brandis and Brett Rybarczyk each drew a walk to represent the only baserunners against the relentless Preble defense.

Hartford utilized a balanced offensive attack and aggressive baserunning to secure a victory over West Bend East. 2B Jaxson Stater led the Orioles with a 2B and 2 TB, while LF Easton Kuechler and CF Brady Helms combined for four additional total bases and three stolen bases. RHP Boden Brandner earned the W on the mound, navigating 14 batters over 50 pitches before RHP Kadin Bush and RHP Logan Laufenberg provided solid relief. West Bend East's offense was highlighted by a 2B from C Belfield, but the lineup struggled to find a consistent rhythm against the Hartford staff. Ultimately, the Orioles' speed on the paths—headlined by five total SB—proved to be the clinical difference in the result.

Hilbert showcased an explosive extra-base attack to dismantle Tri-County, powered by a quartet of doubles from SS Spencer Karls, 3B Max Schneider, P Parker Anderson, and CF Carter Stephany. SS Karls set the tempo for the Wolves with 4 TB and a swipe, while the lineup combined for a massive 17 total bases to keep the pressure on. On the hill, RHP Parker Anderson and RHP Spencer Karls shared the workload effectively, with Anderson firing 36 strikes before Karls navigated the final 16 batters in relief. Tri-County's offense struggled to find traction, managing only six total bases despite a 2B from SS Sam Boyd. Even with a gritty 120-pitch effort from the RHP Meddaugh and RHP Hildebrandt tandem, Hilbert’s clinical hitting and four stolen bases proved to be the decisive factor in the win.

Homestead dismantled Milwaukee King by pairing a high-octane ground game with an extra-base barrage, spearheaded by a 3B from 3B Doug Jones and two 2B from LF Gavin Levin. The Highlanders were relentless on the base paths, swiping eight bags—including three from SS Benjamin Stanowsky—to constantly pressure a Generals defense that faltered with seven errors. RHP Sean Contardi and RHP Jayson Burris provided stability on the mound, combining for 58 strikes to keep the King lineup at bay. While the Generals saw flashes of production from CF Cavalli Clinci and 2B Dominick Ingelse-Acuna, they were unable to overcome six wild pitches and consistent offensive pressure. Ultimately, Homestead's ability to capitalize on miscues and superior speed dictated the tempo of the decisive victory.

Iola-Scandinavia weaponized a relentless ground game and high-pressure baserunning to outmaneuver Wautoma. P Ben Gruba and SS Wyatt Wolberg spearheaded the offensive effort with 2 TB apiece, while the lineup combined for 9 SB—including a pair of swipes each from Gruba, Jaxon Jones, Mason Kriesel, and Wolberg. On the hill, P Mason Morfey, P Carson Desrochers, and Gruba operated with efficiency, combining for 74 strikes across 31 BF to keep the Hornets' bats quiet. Despite a gritty 15-BF relief appearance from P Peyton Pica and a SF from Angel Salinas, the Hornets were unable to counteract the Thunderbirds' aggressive play on the paths. Ultimately, Iola-Scandinavia’s ability to manufacture runs through five HBP and constant pressure on the base paths proved to be the decisive factor in the victory.

Laconia leaned on a power-heavy attack and a disciplined relief core to pull away from Central Wisconsin Christian. CF Cayden Shaver provided the primary fireworks with a solo HR and 4 TB, while SS Jack Rens added a 2B to keep the Spartans' offense surging. On the hill, P Asher Morgan anchored the staff by firing 27 strikes across 12 BF, while P Zac Rabe and P Grady Vis combined for 19 strikes in relief to seal the door. The Crusaders struggled to find an answer at the plate, managing just 4 TB as the Laconia rotation dominated the zone. Despite a gritty 17-strike relief stint from P Mulder, the CWC defense was plagued by three errors and seven wild pitches that fueled the Spartans' scoring. Ultimately, Laconia's ability to drive the ball—complemented by two SB from Logan Hagner—proved to be the deciding factor in the victory.

In a contest defined by frantic baserunning and defensive instability, Milwaukee Reagan outlasted Racine Case behind a steady extra-base attack. The Huskies' offense was powered by 2B from P Alexander Silva-Tripoli, SS Jaden Martinez-Grady, and P Kevin Wright, while the Eagles' defense struggled to contain the pressure, committing nine team errors. Despite Racine Case weaponizing their speed with 10 SB—including three apiece from P Chad Mortensen and CF Dylan Bongiovanni—they were unable to overcome the Huskies' timely hitting. On the mound, P Ryan Szymanski and P Wright combined for 55 strikes to keep the Eagles at bay, effectively navigating around three HBP. Ultimately, while 3B Tyler Brochhausen paced Racine Case with a 2B and 3 TB, the Huskies' ability to capitalize on miscues secured the victory.

Mishicot overwhelmed Howards Grove with a heavy dose of extra-base hits and aggressive baserunning, led by a 3B from P Daryn Smith and doubles from P Anthony Knorr, CF Bennett Steeber, C Eli Skarda, and LF Quinn Sand. The Indians' offense remained relentless on the paths, swiping six bags—including two apiece from P Smith and 1B Sawyer Sand—while capitalizing on four defensive miscues from the Tigers' SS Chase Priebe. On the mound, P Knorr provided the most stability for Mishicot, firing 28 strikes across 14 BF after relief stints from P Smith and P Logan Rank. Howards Grove struggled to generate a consistent response, though SS Priebe and 3B Landon Bettack each recorded a 2B. Despite a massive 103-pitch relief effort from P Braden Sixel, the Tigers were unable to overcome the Indians' 16 combined TB and steady pressure.

An explosive eight-run third inning fueled the Monona Grove Silver Eagles to an 11-8 victory over the Kettle Moraine Lasers on Monday. Monona Grove capitalized on severe command issues from the Lasers' pitching staff during the deciding frame, scoring eight times on a chaotic combination of walks, wild pitches, passed balls, and RBI groundouts. Calvin Moreau earned the win on the mound, holding Kettle Moraine to one earned run on three hits with four Ks across 3.0 IP. Carson McConnell anchored the Silver Eagles at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI 2B and two runs scored. The Lasers mounted a late comeback bid backed by Chace Staude, who reached base safely in all five plate appearances with two hits and three BBs, and Sam Scaffido, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs, but the rally ultimately fell short in the seventh inning.

Omro dictated the tempo against Berlin behind an explosive performance from P Cade Boynton, who spearheaded the offense with a 2B, 3B, and 6 TB. The Foxes’ lineup remained aggressive on the base paths, swiping three bags—including two from Boynton—while SS Connor Grams added a 2B and 3 TB to the winning effort. On the hill, P Mason Boerner and P Cole Marine provided stability by combining for 55 strikes across 24 BF, effectively stifling any threat of an Indian rally. Berlin struggled to generate a consistent response at the plate, managing only one TB and being limited to just 33 total strikes from their pitching rotation. Ultimately, Omro’s superior extra-base hitting and command of the zone proved too much for the Indians to overcome.

Pardeeville outmaneuvered Deerfield in a gritty, high-pressure battle defined by opportunistic small ball and aggressive baserunning. The Bulldogs' offense was anchored by 2B from P Onan Casteel and SS Brady Dolgner, while the lineup manufactured critical runs through three separate SF and three SB. On the hill, P Gavin Hughes and Casteel combined to navigate 34 BF, overcoming five defensive miscues to preserve the lead. Deerfield struggled to capitalize on those Bulldog errors, managing only five hits—headlined by a 2B from #17—against a Pardeeville staff that threw 150 total pitches. Despite a marathon 99-pitch effort from the Demons' P #1, five team errors and a lack of timely hitting stalled their comeback bid. Ultimately, the Bulldogs’ ability to generate scoring chances through disciplined situational hitting proved to be the decisive factor.

The Pittsville Panthers took full advantage of a defensive collapse by Almond-Bancroft, parlaying 10 errors into a 12-0 shutout victory on Monday. The Panthers broke the game open with a six-run third inning, highlighted by a Chris Zawislan RBI single and a bases-loaded walk from Corbin Leigh. Liam Parkison anchored the offense, finishing 2-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored, while Dawson Luther added an RBI single in the second. On the mound, Daryn Luther earned the win with 3.0 innings of work, allowing just one hit while striking out two. Zawislan provided 2.0 hitless innings of relief to complete the one-hitter, striking out three to seal the five-inning win.

Platteville leaned on a disciplined extra-base attack and high-impact pitching to stifle Sauk Prairie in a physical, defensive battle. The Hillmen's offense was ignited by a 3B from SS Carson Opgenorth and a 2B from 3B Tyler Sasse, providing the necessary spark to navigate a game defined by constant hit batsmen. On the hill, P Evan Johnson and P Kingston Clayton spearheaded the defensive effort, combining for 74 strikes across 33 BF while effectively pitching around four HBP. Sauk Prairie struggled to establish any rhythm at the plate, managing only 3 TB and a lone SB as the Platteville rotation dominated the zone. Despite a gritty 64-pitch relief stint from the Eagles, three defensive errors and a stagnant offense prevented a late-inning surge. Ultimately, the Hillmen's ability to capitalize on extra-base opportunities and maintain composure under pressure secured the victory.

Portage weaponized a relentless transition game and an extra-base barrage to dismantle Poynette, spearheaded by two 2B from P Oskar Johnson and another from 3B Donovan Navone. The Warriors were hyper-aggressive on the bags, swiping nine bases—headlined by three-steal performances from both SS Brody Kayartz and CF Wesley Krueger—to keep the Pumas' defense in a constant state of retreat. On the hill, P Jaxson Maass and P Sam Stevenson proved to be a formidable tandem, combining for 88 strikes across 36 BF to maintain control of the zone. While Poynette saw flashes of production from P Justin Wells and P Kyle Hellenbrand, who both recorded doubles, they were unable to overcome the Warriors' track-meet style of play and efficient situational hitting. Ultimately, Portage’s ability to pair gap-to-gap power with elite speed on the paths dictated the tempo of the decisive victory.

Potosi/Cassville defeated Cuba City 10-4, driven by a dominant performance from Kolton Vogelsberg, who earned the win with 10 strikeouts while adding three hits and two RBIs. The Chieftains broke the game open early, building a 7-0 lead by the fourth inning behind RBI knocks from Reid Weber and Alex Friederick. Cuba City attempted a late surge in the sixth, scoring four runs highlighted by a two-run double from Teasdale and RBI singles by Collins and Andrews. However, the comeback fell short as Friederick moved to the mound in the seventh to strike out the side and seal the victory. Berntgen took the loss for the Cubans, whose pitching staff struggled with control, issuing nine walks and hitting four batters.

Racine Lutheran secured a 9-4 victory over Racine Park, breaking a late-inning tie with a five-run surge across the fifth and sixth innings. After the Panthers erased an early deficit to tie the game 4-4 in the fourth, Parker Stroupe reclaimed the lead for Racine Lutheran with an RBI single in the fifth. The game opened in the sixth, highlighted by a two-run double from Paxton Akins and a bases-loaded walk by Josiah Van Swol. Reliever Owen Larsen was the story on the mound, throwing five dominant innings with eight strikeouts to shut down the Racine Park offense. Gabe Poznanski anchored the early scoring with a two-run single, while Gavin Danielson took the loss for the Panthers.

River Ridge authored a dominant performance against the North Crawford Trojans, ignited by a solo HR from C Cael Koenig and a 2B from SS Aaren Bedward. The Timberwolves remained relentlessly aggressive on the base paths, swiping five bags—headlined by two apiece from P Alan Hernandez and CF Kameron Reynolds—to keep the Trojan defense in a constant state of retreat. On the hill, P Blake Reynolds and P Hernandez combined for 42 strikes across 18 BF, stifling the North Crawford lineup and allowing zero total bases in a commanding effort. Despite a gritty 15-BF relief appearance from P Sawyer Stluka, the Trojans' offense failed to find any rhythm, managing only a lone SB from CF Landry Stluka. Ultimately, the Timberwolves' blend of high-caliber slugging and efficient zone control secured a lopsided victory.

River Valley overcame a 4-0 first-inning deficit to edge Fennimore 7-6. The Blackhawks’ comeback was capped by a three-run fifth inning, fueled by a clutch RBI single and several Fennimore passed balls. Fennimore surged early behind Grant Biba’s two-run double and Noah Needham’s two-run single, building a 6-1 lead by the second. However, River Valley's Drew shifted the momentum in the fourth with a solo home run to right field. Quincy earned the win with scoreless relief, while Ryder Zdanczewicz took the loss as the Eagles' defense faltered late with key errors. Keagan and Jayden combined for four hits to anchor the Blackhawks' gritty performance.

Riverdale used a five-run fourth inning to secure a 6-1 victory over DeSoto. The Chieftains' big rally was fueled by two costly errors and a bunt single from Landon Kinyon, capped by a two-run double from Ethan Kagel. DeSoto finally got on the board in the fifth when Griffin Hanson lined an RBI single to right, but Kagel limited the damage to just one run. Kagel earned the win on the mound, finishing with nine strikeouts, while Finn Wrobel took the loss for DeSoto. Eli Campbell anchored the Riverdale defense and added two hits, helping the Chieftains navigate a scoreless seventh to seal the win.

Sam Gallagher dominated on the mound, tossing a complete-game two-hitter with 11 strikeouts to lead Seneca to a 6-0 shutout over Boscobel. Gallagher’s efficiency kept the Bulldogs' bats silent, allowing only a double to Kiptyn Brown and a single to Tyler Miller throughout the contest. The Royals' offense was sparked by Gage Wall, who went 3-for-4 with a two-run triple in the fourth and three stolen bases. Seneca broke the game open in the seventh with a three-run rally, highlighted by a Basil Hall RBI double and a run-scoring single from Jax Wall.

Southwestern claimed an 18-8 run-rule victory over Argyle in a high-scoring marathon. The Wildcats’ offensive explosion was anchored by Dax Solverson, who went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs, including a key hit in a decisive six-run third inning. Despite Cole Dunlavey sparking Argyle with a two-run home run in the first, the Gills' pitching struggled to find the zone, surrendering 13 walks and hitting seven batters. Klaeton Hendricks earned the win in relief, while Trent Bidlingmair took the loss.

St. Thomas More rode a dominant pitching performance and a late-inning explosion to shut out Catholic Central, 8-0. Evan Weckman and Austin Adamczewski combined for a one-hit masterpiece, striking out 13 Hilltoppers to maintain the clean sheet. The Cavaliers established an early lead in the first inning on a two-run home run by Carson Weist, then blew the game open with a five-run sixth inning fueled by RBI singles from Brayden Alivo, Luke Mrazek, and Ethan Rudolph. Alivo anchored the offense with three hits and three stolen bases, while Rudolph added two hits and two RBIs. Catholic Central’s only hit came from Jacob Fain in the first inning, as the Hilltoppers struggled to capitalize on six walks and a bases-loaded opportunity in the sixth.

Union Grove erupted for five runs in the sixth inning to pull away for an 8-3 victory over Elkhorn. The decisive rally featured a two-run double by Griffin Williams and another two-run double from Dominic Pascucci, who finished the game with three hits. Elkhorn had briefly clawed back to a 3-3 tie in the top of the sixth on a dramatic three-run home run by Derrik Beckstrand. Jude Rogowski earned the win in relief, while Beckstrand took the loss. Despite Elkhorn loading the bases in the seventh following two Union Grove errors, the Broncos' defense held firm to induce a game-ending fielder's choice. Pascucci led all hitters, tallying a triple and a double to anchor the Broncos' 10-hit performance.

University School of Milwaukee rode an eight-run first inning and a late five-run surge to a 15-6 victory over Kenosha Christian Life. Nathan Liberman provided the game’s biggest blow in the seventh, clearing the bases with a three-run double to center field, while Andy Werner and Augie Baum combined for four hits and three RBIs. Kenosha Christian Life capitalized on a string of early walks to pull within 8-6 in the second, led by an RBI single from Carnine, but the offense stalled against Liberman’s hitless relief. Liberman earned the win for the Wildcats, striking out two over the final two frames.

Waterford escaped with a 6-5 victory after reclaiming the lead with two runs in the top of the seventh inning. Mason Sturma sparked the late rally with an RBI single to left, while Beau Veit earned the win in relief by navigating a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the final frame. Burlington nearly orchestrated a walk-off, pulling within one on a Benson Whiteside RBI single, but fell just short as Veit induced a game-ending groundout. Jack Butler led the Wolverines with a two-run double, while Burlington's Charlie Appleby finished 2-for-2 with two doubles and two runs scored.

West Allis Hale erupted for four runs in the sixth inning to pull away for an 11-4 victory over Waukesha South. The Huskies’ late-inning surge was fueled by RBI singles from Dawson Becker, Beckham Shoults, and Coleton Cohen, while Waukesha South struggled to contain the explosion after multiple defensive miscues. Beckham Mudgett secured the win with a dominant relief performance, striking out nine batters and allowing zero earned runs over four innings. Waukesha South's Michael Petfawki reached base four times and scored twice in the loss, but the team could not overcome 10 walks and six errors.

West Bend West utilized a combined two-hit shutout and a consistent offensive attack to blank Port Washington, 8-0. The Suns seized control in a four-run fourth inning, highlighted by Maddex Welzien’s two-RBI single and run-scoring hits from Colton Steinmetz and Kingston Bechler. Port Washington’s bats were silenced by starter Collin Grass, who struck out five over five innings of one-hit ball, before Welzien provided two hitless frames of relief. Bechler anchored the West Bend West lineup with two hits and an RBI, while Jackson Bergin and Thomas Ward recorded the only hits for the Pirates in the loss. Port Washington starter Max Webb suffered the defeat despite striking out six across three innings of work.

Westfield Area staged a late-inning surge to overwhelm Montello in a 15-5 comeback victory. The Pioneers erased a 5-3 deficit by scoring 12 runs across the final three frames, capped by a six-run seventh featuring a two-run single by Memphis Groskreutz and an RBI double from Ethan Stolpa. Groskreutz also stifled the Montello bats in relief, throwing 1.2 hitless innings to earn the win. Montello’s offense was led by Cody Schultz, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI, but the team was ultimately undone by late defensive errors and 10 walks issued by the pitching staff. Gavin Vossekuil and Brayden Lentz fueled the Westfield Area attack with two hits apiece, combining for three RBIs in the win.

Westosha Central broke open a tight contest with a seven-run sixth inning to defeat Beloit Memorial, 11-4. Jake Fuchs delivered the knockout blow with a two-out, two-run single, while Everett Lucero and Erik Novak also notched RBI hits during the late-inning surge. Beloit Memorial's Braylen Huebbe led his squad with two hits and an RBI, but the offense stalled against Westosha Central reliever Ben Smet-Cooper, who threw three scoreless innings with four Ks to secure the win. Westosha Central's Jack Bline reached base four times, including two hits and an RBI.