WIAA Daily Roundup: March 31

Falls traveled to Westosha to open its season and the bats were hot straight away, as the Phoenix scored all of its runs in the first two innings of the ballgame. Logan Vande Zande launched a two-run homer to left just three batters into the game that helped set the tone. In the second frame, Tyson Resch's bases-loaded double scored two more runs, giving Falls an early 6-0 lead at the time. Cail Geiger took the ball for Falls and was dominant over his five innings of work, allowing just one run on one hit, four walks, with five Ks. Resch relieved him in the sixth and allowed two unearned runs on two hits, one walk, and he struck out another four batters. Vande Zande and Cade Kosnick eached recoreded two hits for the Phoenix. For Westosha, Jackson Bline was 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI.

The Milton Red Hawks combined dominant pitching with consistent offense to shut out the Badgers 10-0 on Tuesday. Sophomore starter Ben Schultz earned the victory for Milton, striking out nine batters over five scoreless innings while scattering just four hits and two walks. Landon Schwarz tossed two scoreless innings in relief, striking out three to seal the shutout. Senior SS Jake Cummins paced the Red Hawks at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, three stolen bases, and four RBIs, including a two-run single that capped a three-run seventh inning. RF Easton Agnew also drove in a pair of runs on two hits for Milton. LF Logan Levitt and 2B Ryan Albanese were the bright spots for Badger, each collecting two hits in the loss.

Oak Creek dropped a pair of tightly contested matchups to Kentucky's West Jessamine Colts on Tuesday, falling 2-1 in the opener and 4-3 in the nightcap.

In the first game, starter Jayden Pryor delivered a strong performance for Oak Creek, yielding just two earned runs on five hits over five innings. However, West Jessamine's Tyler Giles was equally impressive, tossing six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to earn the victory. SS/RHP Hayden Peters paced the Colts' offense by going a perfect 3-for-3 with an RBI triple, and later struck out the side in the seventh inning to record the save. Peters' relief appearance halted a late Knights rally that saw Oak Creek score its lone run when 3B Lucas Margoni crossed the plate on a dropped third strike.

The second contest saw the Knights battle back from an early three-run deficit, eventually tying the game in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly by Margoni. The Colts responded in clutch fashion in the bottom of the sixth, manufacturing the game-winning run when CF Mavrick Napier singled, stole second, and eventually scored on a passed ball. LHP Mason Robertson anchored the Oak Creek bullpen in the loss, striking out four batters over three innings while surrendering just the one unearned run, while 3B Cooper Schnitzler added a double at the plate.

The Hortonville Polar Bears erupted for five runs in the very first inning to set the tone early, cruising to a commanding 13-4 victory over Eastland on Tuesday. RF Connor Christensen ignited the opening-frame rally with a bases-clearing, three-run double, while 2B/RHP Elijah Yeager capped the team's offensive onslaught with a two-run home run in the top of the seventh. Starter Isaac Behnke earned the win on the mound for Hortonville, scattering just two hits and allowing zero earned runs while striking out three across four innings of work. Yeager then followed up his strong day at the plate by tossing the final three innings in relief, striking out four batters to close out the game. CF Jack Tennie was a standout for the Polar Bears, reaching base safely in all five plate appearances while going 2-for-2 with three RBIs and three runs scored. For Eastland, CF Brecken Hayden provided a spark at the top of the lineup, recording a pair of hits, including a triple, and scoring twice in the loss.

The Hilltoppers combined dominant pitching with supreme plate discipline to shut out Whitnall 9-0 on Tuesday. Starter LHP Ben Schroeder earned the victory, striking out seven batters and allowing just one hit over four scoreless innings of work. RHP Charlie McElherne seamlessly took the baton in relief, tossing three scoreless frames and striking out four to seal the combined two-hit shutout. Despite recording only two hits as a team, Marquette capitalized on nine walks and three Whitnall errors to fuel its offense, highlighted by a two-run single from pinch-hitter Johnny Bark and a pair of runs scored by DH Harrison Schwabe, who swiped three bases in this one. Marquette junior 3B Charlie Wronski walked twice, stole two bases including a smart delayed steal of home. Whitnall DH Michael Gappa, who doubled, and 3B Corey Gast managed the only base hits for the Falcons in the defeat.

The Bay Port Pirates erupted for seven runs in the second inning to cruise past Ridgewood for an 11-1, five-inning victory on Tuesday. Starter Parker Lawson went the distance on the mound for Bay Port, scattering just four hits and allowing a single unearned run while striking out six batters over five dominant innings. CF Carson Hawley anchored the offensive onslaught, going 2-for-2 with a double and three RBIs, including a two-run single that highlighted the second-inning breakout. 1B Drew LeClaire also delivered a key two-run single during the decisive frame and finished with a pair of hits and two RBIs. RF Kyle Szewczyk paced the Ridgewood lineup by reaching base in all three of his plate appearances, tallying a pair of singles and drawing a walk in the defeat.

The Kaukauna Ghosts swept a pair of matchups on Tuesday, holding off the Niles North Vikings for a tight 5-4 victory before erupting for an 18-3, five-inning rout of the Eastland Cougars.

In the opening contest, starter Carson Gates anchored Kaukauna, striking out six batters and allowing just two earned runs over six innings of work. The Ghosts broke a late tie in the bottom of the sixth when 2B Kaden Kress delivered a clutch, go-ahead RBI single, which proved decisive as Kaukauna withstood a two-run Niles North rally in the top of the seventh to secure the win. RF Quentin Gustman paced the Kaukauna offense with a pair of hits, including a triple, while SS Jacob Wolfinger tallied two hits and an RBI for the Vikings in the narrow loss.

Kaukauna's bats caught fire in the nightcap against Eastland, highlighted by a massive nine-run fourth inning. LF Blake Vandeloo was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with two doubles, two RBIs, and three runs scored, while 3B Bennett Geitner drove in five runs on a double and a three-run triple. Starter Paxton Schuh was completely dominant on the mound to earn the victory, striking out eight batters over three perfect innings. 2B Camron Huber managed the lone base hit of the game for Eastland.

The St. Joseph Lancers relied on a relentless early offensive attack and a stellar relief performance to defeat the Lake Country Lutheran Lightning 13-6 on Tuesday. Reigning Wisconsin POTY CF Dominic Santarelli got off to an expectedly explosive start to his senior spring, launching a home run in his very first at-bat of 2026, picking up right where he left off as a junior. He finished a single shy of the cycle by going 3-for-3 with a double, a triple, a first-inning home run, four runs scored, and a pair of RBIs. SS Chris Kenesie and 2B/P Nick Falk also drove in two runs apiece to help St. Joseph build a commanding early lead. After starter Zach Rizzo exited in the second inning, Falk took over on the mound and earned the victory in relief, striking out five batters over 3 1/3 innings while allowing just one unearned run on one hit. 2B Ty Klafke was a tough out for Lake Country Lutheran, reaching base safely in all four of his plate appearances with three walks, a single, and two runs scored.

A massive early offensive explosion and four no-hit innings from starting pitcher Waylon Hargrove propelled the Aquinas Blugolds to a commanding 16-1, five-inning rout over Arcadia on Tuesday. Hargrove earned the win with a stellar performance on the mound, striking out five batters and working around five walks to keep Arcadia hitless and completely off the board during his outing. Marcus Klar and Aedan David anchored the relentless Aquinas lineup with four RBI apiece, highlighted by a home run from each to help build an insurmountable 10-0 advantage by the end of the second inning. Cullen Swanson also contributed heavily to the lopsided victory with a three-run triple, while Hargrove helped his own cause at the plate by going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Arcadia struggled to generate momentum at the dish throughout the afternoon, though Ben Lightfoot managed to break up the combined no-hit bid and the shutout by knocking an RBI single in the top of the fifth inning against the Aquinas bullpen.

A massive 12-run first inning set the tone immediately as the Dodgeville Dodgers cruised to a commanding 15-1, five-inning victory over Highland on Tuesday. Jack Graber anchored the explosive offensive onslaught, going a perfect 2-for-2 with a staggering five RBI, highlighted by a two-run single and a bases-clearing three-run double all within the opening frame. Jentry Olson also shined at the dish for Dodgeville, tallying a pair of doubles and driving in two runs to help put the game completely out of reach. Starting pitcher Nathan Johnson earned the win with two scoreless, hitless innings while striking out five and walking one, before relievers Boone Rickard and Blake Stodola combined to rack up nine additional Ks out of the bullpen to slam the door.

A combined one-hitter and a late offensive surge propelled the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds to a 9-1 victory over Nekoosa on Tuesday. Starter Wyatt Wolberg set the tone early by tossing three hitless innings with five strikeouts, while a trio of relievers, including winning pitcher Mason Kriesel, seamlessly followed to rack up 10 additional Ks and stifle the Nekoosa lineup. The Thunderbirds steadily built their lead before putting the contest entirely out of reach with a definitive five-run outburst in the bottom of the sixth inning, highlighted by run-scoring doubles from Ben Gruba and Jose Gutierrez. Gruba anchored the offense by driving in a game-high three runs, while Mason Morfey went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI to help pace the attack. For Nekoosa, Adrian Ridgeway broke up the no-hit bid with an RBI single in the fifth inning, and starting pitcher Owen Hoogesteger racked up 10 strikeouts over 5.1 innings of work in the defeat.

A massive nine-run first inning set the tone early as the Johnson Creek Bluejays cruised to a commanding 17-1, five-inning rout over the Whitewater Whippets on Tuesday. Starting pitcher Aiden Smith earned the win for Johnson Creek, tossing three scoreless innings while scattering three hits, walking one, and striking out five batters. Hunter Lamp anchored the Bluejays' offensive explosion, reaching base safely in all four of his plate appearances to finish with three walks and a game-high three RBI, highlighted by a two-run single during the initial first-inning onslaught. Luke Hartz and Hayden Wagner also contributed heavily to the lopsided victory, each driving in a pair of runs as Johnson Creek capitalized on 15 total walks and an eight-run fourth inning to put the contest completely out of reach. For the Whippets, Liam Springer managed to score the team's lone run in the fourth inning on a passed ball, while Elliott Belair and Gage Kubicz both tallied singles to pace the lineup in the defeat.

A dominant combined pitching performance propelled the Reedsburg Beavers to a 3-0 shutout victory over Beaver Dam on Tuesday. Starting pitcher Luke Verch earned the win with four scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out seven without issuing a walk, before Kane Kennedy slammed the door with three perfect innings of relief to seal the win. Verch also helped his own cause at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a two-run single that capped off a decisive three-run third inning. Ian McClure sparked the game-winning rally earlier in the frame, breaking the scoreless tie with an RBI single to put the Beavers on the board. Ashtyn Seifert and Parker Blank tallied the only hits of the afternoon for Beaver Dam, while reliever Isaiah Yuenger kept the game within reach by tossing two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in the defeat.

A combined no-hitter from pitchers Mason Schmidt and Ryan Sabrowsky carried the Somerset Spartans to an 8-3 victory over Spring Valley on Tuesday. Schmidt was untouchable in his start, striking out nine batters over four perfect innings to set the tone early. Sabrowsky picked up the win in relief, striking out seven over the final three hitless frames despite Spring Valley pushing across three runs in the sixth inning on a combination of walks, hit batters, and an error. Offensively, Braden Bignell anchored Somerset's lineup by going 3-for-4 with a double and a game-high three RBI. The Spartans steadily built an early advantage before putting the game entirely out of reach with a definitive five-run outburst in the top of the seventh inning.

A massive pair of seven-run innings fueled the Stratford Tigers to a commanding 14-3, five-inning victory over Regis on Tuesday. Riley Spindler and Jack Remus paced the offensive onslaught with three RBI apiece, highlighted by Spindler's bases-clearing triple that broke the game open in the decisive second frame. Starting pitcher Drew Gage earned the win, striking out six batters over three innings while allowing three unearned runs on three hits and three walks. Christian Rehm was dominant out of the bullpen for Stratford, tossing two hitless innings with four Ks to slam the door. Gage also helped his own cause at the plate by going 2-for-3 with a two-run triple, while catcher Matt Palecek managed a 2-for-3 performance at the dish for Regis in the defeat.

A trio of pitchers combined for a dominant no-hitter as the Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers shut out Wautoma 9-0 on Tuesday. Starter Connor Meverden earned the win by striking out four over three hitless innings, while relievers Oliver Fraaza and Carson Meronk slammed the door by tossing two hitless frames apiece to secure the milestone. Offensively, Zandyr Barke paced the Chargers by going 1-for-2 with three RBI, and Milo Salvenson chipped in with an RBI double and scored twice. Wittenberg-Birnamwood built an early advantage by capitalizing on five Wautoma errors and steadily plated runs throughout the contest, highlighted by a three-run outburst in the second inning.

A trio of pitchers combined for a flawless six-inning perfect game to lead the Xavier Hawks to a commanding 10-0 victory over the Green Bay East DevilCats on Tuesday. Starter Kyler Bleck earned the win by striking out four over two spotless innings, while relievers Gavin Wiese and Quinn Comerford seamlessly followed, retiring the final 12 batters in order with Comerford racking up six Ks. The Hawks' offense provided plenty of early run support, jumping ahead in the first inning on an RBI single from Wiese before putting the game entirely out of reach with a four-run fifth inning heavily aided by DevilCat errors. Wiese also starred at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, while Titan Milhaupt chipped in a 2-for-3 performance that included an RBI double and a walk. Green Bay East's lineup was completely silenced at the dish, though starting pitcher Brady Anderson managed to strike out five batters over his three frames of work on the mound in the defeat.

A massive eight-run second inning fueled the Barron Golden Bears to a commanding 14-2, five-inning rout over Phillips on Tuesday. Ozker Kunkel paced the explosive offense by going 1-for-2 with three RBI, highlighted by a bases-clearing double during the decisive second frame, while Zac Edwards chipped in a 2-for-3 performance that included a first-inning triple. Starting pitcher Glendon Thompson earned the win, striking out four batters over two scoreless innings and allowing just one hit and a single walk. Relievers Edwards and Troy McDonough seamlessly followed, combining for two perfect, hitless innings with five Ks out of the bullpen to keep the opposition completely stifled.

A massive nine-run outburst in the bottom of the fifth inning propelled the Campbellsport Cougars to a commanding 13-3, five-inning victory over Central Wisconsin Christian on Tuesday. Trenton Schladweiler anchored the late-game offensive explosion, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, and a game-high three RBI. Keegan Bowe also delivered at the dish with a 2-for-4 performance and a pair of RBI as the Cougars steadily pulled away. Starting pitcher Wyatt Loehr struck out three batters over 1.1 innings, allowing two runs on one hit, before Gage Kohlmann took over to toss 2.2 scoreless innings of one-hit relief, racking up five Ks.

A massive seven-run second inning and a dominant relief appearance from Gavin Dean propelled the Elk Mound Mounders to a 14-7 victory over the St. Croix Central Panthers on Tuesday. Dean also anchored the explosive offense alongside Quintin Spehle, with both players driving in three runs apiece, while Dylan Plets highlighted the attack by launching a solo home run in the fourth frame. After Elk Mound starting pitcher Victor Noller struggled early, allowing four earned runs on one hit and four walks over 1.1 innings, Dean eventually took over to earn the win by tossing three scoreless innings of one-hit ball with four Ks to quiet the opposition. For St. Croix Central, Henry Pommier paced the lineup with a game-high four RBI on a fielder's choice and a two-run single, and Heath Kent chipped in a 2-for-3 effort with two RBI and two runs scored in the defeat. Pommier also provided much-needed stability out of the bullpen for the Panthers, allowing just one run over three innings while striking out four after starter Jake Swenson surrendered nine runs in a tumultuous first two frames.

A dominant start on the mound and consistent early offense propelled the Fennimore Eagles to a 10-4 victory over Wisconsin Heights on Tuesday. Starting pitcher Casey Dresen earned the win, stifling the opposition over four scoreless innings while allowing just one hit, walking three, and striking out eight batters. Dresen also anchored the Eagles at the plate with a perfect 3-for-3 performance that included a pair of doubles and an RBI. Shawn Jahnke-Fiedler delivered the biggest blow of the game with a two-run triple during a three-run fifth inning, finishing the day with a team-high three RBI.

A massive five-run third inning and a relentless offensive attack powered the Notre Dame Academy Triton to a commanding 13-3, six-inning victory over the Shawano Hawks on Tuesday. Miles Hunter paced the Triton at the dish, going 2-for-4 with a double and a game-high three RBI, highlighted by a two-run single that broke the game open during the pivotal third frame. Starting pitcher Ty Bumgardner earned the win on the mound, allowing two earned runs on one hit and five walks while striking out five batters over three innings. Drew Magnuson seamlessly followed out of the bullpen, tossing three scoreless innings of relief and racking up six Ks to keep the opposition stifled. For Shawano, Ayden Bystol delivered a flawless 2-for-2 performance that included a first-inning RBI double, and Anderson Schmidt manufactured a pair of runs after drawing two walks and stealing two bases in the defeat.

A clutch three-run rally in the bottom of the sixth inning propelled the North Laurel Jaguars to a tight 6-5 victory over the Waupun Warriors in their first matchup on Tuesday. Waupun starting pitcher Landen Larsen delivered a solid outing, striking out five over four innings while allowing just two earned runs on five hits, but the Jaguars' late-inning surge against the bullpen ultimately decided the contest. North Laurel was anchored by Cam Smith, who launched a two-run home run and drove in three runs, while Cooper Elza delivered the decisive blow with a go-ahead, two-run triple in the sixth. Grahm Gopalan paced the Warriors' offense in the defeat, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and three stolen bases. Waupun mounted a valiant comeback attempt in the top of the seventh, scoring twice on an RBI single from Gopalan and a sacrifice fly by Chase Beahm, but North Laurel reliever Cam Hinkle induced a game-ending groundout to seal the win.

A dominant performance on the mound by starting pitcher Sutton Nelson and timely offense propelled the Waupun Warriors to a 6-1 victory over the Buckeye Bucks in their second game of the day. Nelson earned the win, stifling the opposition over six impressive innings while allowing just one unearned run on two hits and striking out eight batters without issuing a single walk. Chase Beahm anchored the Waupun lineup with two RBI, highlighted by a third-inning solo home run, while Brennen Redeker reached base safely in all three of his plate appearances to finish 2-for-2 with a triple, a walk, and two runs scored. Reliever Jacob Steinbach slammed the door out of the bullpen, tossing a perfect seventh inning with a pair of Ks to seal the victory. Logan Brown tallied the lone multi-hit performance for Buckeye by going 2-for-3 with a double, and Aaron Hamman managed to cross the plate for the team's only run following a third-inning error in the defeat.

A dramatic four-run rally in the top of the seventh inning propelled the Winneconne Wolves to a thrilling 5-4 comeback victory over the Oshkosh West Wildcats on Tuesday. Trailing by three runs entering the final frame, Lucky Pahl delivered the decisive blow for Winneconne with a two-out, go-ahead two-run single to cap off the late surge. Pahl anchored the Wolves' offense all afternoon, finishing 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI, while Jesse Michaud and Colson Kleinschmidt also forced across crucial runs during the seventh-inning onslaught. Starting pitcher Aaron Zimmer tossed three innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits with three strikeouts, before reliever Noah Bouras earned the win by surrendering just one unearned run over three frames, and Pahl slammed the door with a hitless seventh to secure the result. For Oshkosh West, Caleb Lee provided the biggest swing of the day with a three-run home run in the third inning, while starting pitcher Avery Mosloski dominated early by striking out seven batters over three hitless innings in the narrow defeat.

A dominant start on the mound and a quick three-run first inning propelled the Pittsville Panthers to an 8-1 victory over Spencer on Tuesday. Starting pitcher Dawson Luther earned the win, stifling the opposition over five scoreless innings while allowing just one hit, walking one, and striking out eight batters. Daryn Luther anchored the Panthers' offense with a perfect 2-for-2 performance, tallying a pair of doubles, drawing two walks, scoring four times, and driving in two runs to help build an insurmountable early lead. Liam Parkison also chipped in an RBI single during the initial first-inning onslaught, and Pittsville continued to steadily pull away by capitalizing on six Spencer errors throughout the contest. For Spencer, player #19 managed to break up the shutout with an RBI single in the sixth inning to score player #1, while Daryn Luther closed out the final two frames in relief for Pittsville to seal the victory.

A massive middle-inning offensive surge propelled the Independence Tigers to a commanding 13-3, six-inning victory over the Monona Grove Silver Eagles on Tuesday. For Monona Grove, Luke Chynoweth provided a steady presence at the dish by going 3-for-4 with an RBI double, and Eli Bauler chipped in a multi-hit performance that included a run-scoring double of his own in the defeat.