WIAA Daily Roundup: May 14

The Kimberly Papermakers leaned on a masterful complete-game pitching performance and a clutch late-game rally to secure a 4-1 victory over the Appleton North Lightning on Thursday. After four scoreless frames of a true pitcher's duel, Kimberly established a 1-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning when a defensive error pushed a run across the plate. Appleton North battled back to tie the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth behind a run-scoring double from Aedan Waterstreet. However, the Papermakers answered immediately in the top of the seventh, seizing control for good with a decisive three-run surge fueled by clutch hits from Ryan Halfmann and Maddux Hermus. Bryce Mischler earned the win with an absolute masterpiece on the mound, tossing a complete game while surrendering just one run on six hits, racking up six strikeouts, and navigating only one walk over 7.0 innings of work. The Kimberly offense collected eight hits on the day, with Ryan Halfmann spearheading the attack with a 2-for-4 performance and two runs scored. Maddux Hermus provided the heavy lifting in the middle of the lineup, driving in a team-high 2 RBI, while Beckett Hermus, Lex Knaebe, Brady Merzlicker, Drew Furman, and Jake Mau each added a hit. The Papermakers also applied pressure on the basepaths, with Maddux Hermus swiping a stolen base. For the Lightning, Aedan Waterstreet and Owen Reuland paced the lineup with two hits apiece, but reliever Isaak L’Esperance was saddled with the loss after yielding three runs on three hits over one-third of an inning of work, following a brilliant start from Colin Reddy, who surrendered just one unearned run while striking out nine over 6.0 innings.

The Hudson Raiders leaned on a powerful performance from Jace Mataczynski and a relentless late-game offensive surge to secure a 10-4 victory over the River Falls Wildcats on Thursday. Hudson established an early lead in the first inning when Mataczynski launched a two-run home run to center field. After River Falls tied the game at 2-2 in the top of the second thanks to a defensive error and an RBI single from Chase Rudolph, the Raiders reclaimed a 3-2 advantage in the bottom of the third on a run-scoring groundout by Mataczynski. Hudson extended their lead in the fifth inning with another two-run blast to left field by Mataczynski, and effectively put the game completely out of reach with a decisive five-run explosion in the sixth frame. The game-breaking rally was fueled by a two-run single from Sam Manchester and punctuated by a massive three-run double off the bat of Swanson. Sam Abrahamson earned the win with a strong start on the mound, surrendering four runs (one earned) on eight hits while racking up six strikeouts and navigating just one walk over 6.0 solid innings of work. Myles Howe provided lockdown relief, tossing a scoreless seventh inning to slam the door. Jace Mataczynski was an absolute force at the plate, spearheading the offense by smashing two home runs and driving in a staggering game-high 5 RBI. Sam Abrahamson led the nine-hit attack from the leadoff spot with a 3-for-4 performance, while Sam Manchester and Swanson each collected multiple hits. Manchester wreaked havoc on the basepaths, tallying an impressive four stolen bases, and Swanson and Spencer Bullis displayed elite patience by drawing two walks apiece to contribute to the team's seven total walks. For the Wildcats, Lane Amidon, Cayden Kroll, and Chase Rudolph paced the nine-hit attack with two hits each, and Kroll, Dumond, and Rudolph each drove in a run

The Muskego Warriors leaned on a masterful combined shutout and a relentless offensive attack to secure a dominant 9-0 victory over the Oconomowoc Raccoons on Thursday. Muskego established an early lead in the bottom of the first inning when Maddux Lessard launched a two-run home run to left field. After a scoreless second, the Warriors broke the game wide open with a decisive three-run surge in the third inning, fueled by a bases-loaded walk drawn by Cruz Ramirez and punctuated by a two-run single from Aiden Perlberg. Muskego kept their foot on the gas the rest of the way, steadily adding insurance runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to put the game completely out of reach. Ben Kuglitsch earned the win with a dominant start on the mound, surrendering zero runs on just three hits while racking up six strikeouts and navigating two walks over 5.0 innings of work. Mason Horn provided lockdown relief to slam the door and secure the shutout, tossing 2.0 perfect, hitless frames with an incredible six strikeouts to close the game. The Muskego offense piled up 11 hits on the day, with Ben Kuglitsch spearheading the attack with a 2-for-3 performance and an RBI. Maddux Lessard and Aiden Perlberg provided the heavy lifting with 2 RBI apiece, while Kyle Rogosienski displayed elite patience by drawing two of the team's seven walks and scoring a run. The Warriors also wreaked havoc on the basepaths, tallying eight stolen bases as a team, led by three from Rogosienski and two from Kuglitsch. For the Raccoons, Danny Flor paced the lineup with a 2-for-2 performance from the leadoff spot.

The Germantown Warhawks leaned on a powerful offensive surge and a combined pitching gem to secure a decisive 9-1 victory over the Homestead Highlanders on Thursday. The Warhawks established an early lead in the first inning when Ty Olszewski grounded out to push a run across the plate. Germantown extended their advantage to 3-0 in the top of the third inning behind an RBI single from Grady Cheever. After the Highlanders cut the deficit to 3-1 with a run in the bottom of the fourth, the Warhawks answered immediately to seize command for good. The decisive blow came in the fifth inning during a three-run explosion, fueled by a massive two-run home run to right field by Carter Gordon and punctuated by a run-scoring single from Landon Hagland. Germantown kept their foot on the gas, adding two final insurance runs in the seventh inning to put the game completely out of reach. Landon Hagland earned the win with a gritty start on the mound, surrendering just one run on five hits while racking up three strikeouts and navigating two walks over 4.0 innings of work. Dawson Young and Tye Cretens provided lockdown relief, completely shutting down the Highlanders the rest of the way to seal the victory. Grady Cheever was a massive force at the plate, spearheading the 10-hit attack with a 3-for-4 performance. Landon Hagland aided his own cause with two hits in three at-bats and an RBI, while Carter Gordon provided heavy lifting with a two-run homer. The Warhawks also flashed the leather defensively, turning two double plays to extinguish threats. For the Highlanders, Sean Lemke and Adam Schumacher paced the lineup with two hits apiece while hitting back-to-back, and Lemke drove in the team's lone run on a perfect 2-for-2 day

The Fond du Lac Cardinals leaned on a fast start and a dominant complete-game pitching performance to secure a 6-3 victory over the Hortonville Polar Bears on Thursday. The Cardinals established an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, jumping out to a commanding 4-0 advantage behind a run-scoring double down the left field line from Grant Guderski and a string of RBI singles from Jack Brenner, Hudson Burg, and Gavin Suprenand. After holding Hortonville scoreless through the early frames, Fond du Lac extended their lead to 6-0 in the bottom of the fifth with a two-run surge fueled by the bat of Keyton Kilian. Hortonville battled back to cut the deficit with a three-run explosion in the top of the sixth, but the Cardinals slammed the door the rest of the way to seal the win. Noah Ditter earned the win with an absolute masterpiece on the mound, tossing a complete game while surrendering just three runs on five hits, racking up eight strikeouts, and navigating three walks over 7.0 innings of work. Keyton Kilian was a massive force at the plate, spearheading the 12-hit attack with a 3-for-4 performance that included a double, a stolen base, and a team-high 2 RBI. Logan Bonlander was perfect at the dish, going 3-for-3, while Grant Guderski, Jack Brenner, Hudson Burg, and Gavin Suprenand each provided heavy lifting with an RBI apiece. The Cardinals also wreaked havoc on the basepaths, tallying three stolen bases as a team, led by two from Jack Brenner. For the Polar Bears, Xavier Enriquez paced the lineup with a 2-for-3 performance, hitting two doubles and driving in two runs, and Gary Wuest added an RBI

The West Bend West Spartans leaned on a balanced offensive attack and elite aggression on the basepaths to secure a dominant 10-2 victory over West Bend East on Thursday. The Spartans established an early lead in the top of the first inning, plating three runs highlighted by run-scoring singles from Dieter Pommer and Chase Abresch, and an RBI groundout by Collin Grass. West Bend West extended their advantage to 4-0 in the second behind an RBI knock from Eli Kopidlanksy. After West Bend East cut the deficit in half with a two-run third inning, the Spartans answered immediately with a decisive four-run surge in the fourth to put the game out of reach, steadily adding insurance runs in the fifth and seventh frames to seal the win. Cullen Roell earned the win with a masterful performance on the mound, surrendering just two runs on three hits while racking up six strikeouts over 6.0 solid innings of work. Landon Wertz provided lockdown relief, tossing a flawless, hitless seventh inning with two strikeouts to slam the door. Dieter Pommer was a massive force at the plate, spearheading the 11-hit attack with a 3-for-5 performance and a team-high 3 RBI. Maddex Welzien and Colton Steinmetz each collected multiple hits and scored a combined five runs, while Kingston Bechler provided heavy lifting with a two-run double. Roell aided his own cause by displaying elite patience, drawing three of the team's six walks. The Spartans absolutely wreaked havoc on the basepaths, tallying a staggering 15 stolen bases as a team, led by four from Welzien and two apiece from Steinmetz, Roell, and Bechler. For West Bend East, Kluck and Multerr each drove in a run, and Van Roo and Blau added hits

The Kaukauna Ghosts leaned on a staggering offensive onslaught and clutch situational hitting to secure a dominant 19-2 victory over the Appleton West Terrors on Thursday. After a scoreless first inning, the Ghosts broke the game wide open with a massive seven-run explosion in the second inning, highlighted by a run-scoring double from Quentin Gustman, an RBI single by McKoy Luneau, and a crucial two-run single by Kaden Kress. Kaukauna kept their foot on the gas and effectively put the game completely out of reach with a historic 12-run surge in the third frame. The game-breaking rally was fueled by another two-run single from Kress, run-scoring knocks from Bron Schaefer, Dylan Lotzer, and Brayden Jenkins, and an RBI double by Taron Seghers, capitalizing heavily on multiple Appleton West defensive miscues. Brayden Jenkins earned the win with a solid start on the mound, surrendering just two runs on four hits while racking up four strikeouts over 4.0 innings of work. Chase Otradovec provided lockdown relief to slam the door, tossing a flawless, hitless fifth inning with an impressive three strikeouts to seal the run-rule victory. Kaden Kress was a massive force at the plate, spearheading the monumental 18-hit attack with two hits and a game-high 5 RBI. Bron Schaefer and Brayden Jenkins were virtually unstoppable, tallying three hits apiece, with Schaefer adding a double and 3 RBI. Quentin Gustman and McKoy Luneau also provided heavy lifting by driving in three runs each, while Dylan Lotzer, Taron Seghers, Paxton Schuh, and Bennett Geitner all collected multi-hit games. The Ghosts also kept the pressure on the basepaths, tallying four stolen bases as a team. For the Terrors, William Malnar and Quinn Meyers accounted for the team's only RBIs

The Chippewa Falls Cardinals leaned on a clutch late-game rally and steady relief pitching to secure a hard-fought 4-2 victory over the Eau Claire North Huskies on Thursday. Eau Claire North struck first in the bottom of the opening frame when Zach Shipman laced an RBI single to put the Huskies on the board. After falling behind 2-0 following another Eau Claire North run in the fourth, the Cardinals began to chip away, plating a run in the top of the fifth inning. The game flipped completely in the top of the sixth when Chippewa Falls mounted a decisive two-run surge, highlighted by a clutch two-run double off the bat of Gavin Thompson to seize a 3-2 advantage. The Cardinals kept the pressure on, adding a final insurance run in the seventh inning to seal the win. Ryan Dickson earned the win with a gritty performance in relief, tossing three and one-third scoreless innings, surrendering just two hits and navigating four walks to keep the Huskies at bay. This followed a solid start from Brady Smith, who yielded two runs on seven hits over the first three and two-thirds frames. Gavin Thompson provided the heavy lifting at the plate, driving in a team-high 2 RBI with his crucial double while collecting two hits. Brandt Olson, Brady Smith, and Connor Kolinski also tallied multi-hit games to spearhead the eight-hit attack, with Olson adding a double and Kolinski driving in a run. Dane Krista displayed elite patience by drawing two of the team's seven walks. The Cardinals also applied pressure on the basepaths, with Kolinski and Mason Chittendon each swiping a stolen base. For the Huskies, Zach Shipman and Cameron Buchman paced the nine-hit attack with two hits apiece

The Middleton Cardinals leaned on a resilient late-game rally and dramatic extra-inning heroics to secure a thrilling 5-4 walk-off victory over the Verona Wildcats on Thursday. Verona struck first in the top of the opening frame, jumping out to an early 2-0 lead behind a solo home run from Jaxon Wepking and a defensive error. After the Wildcats extended their advantage to 3-0 in the third on an RBI single by Will Scharenbroch, Middleton began to chip away, plating single runs in the fourth and sixth innings. Trailing 4-2 in the bottom of the seventh, the Cardinals mounted a decisive two-run surge, fueled by a clutch two-run single from Teddy Kalschuer to tie the game and force extra innings. The grueling battle finally concluded in the bottom of the twelfth when Brad Koeller played the hero, lacing a walk-off RBI single to seal the dramatic win. Carter Gebhard earned the win with a masterful performance in relief, tossing 4.0 scoreless extra innings while surrendering just two hits and racking up three strikeouts. The Middleton bullpen was spectacular down the stretch, with Jackson Guerrero also firing 2.0 scoreless frames with four strikeouts, and Brody Kalscheuer tossing 5.0 solid innings while allowing just one earned run earlier in the contest. The Cardinals' offense piled up 14 hits on the day, with Jackson Guerrero spearheading the attack with a 3-for-5 performance. Brad Koeller, Teddy Kalschuer, and Joey Passaglia each tallied multi-hit games, while Kalschuer and Tristano Feyrer provided the heavy lifting in the lineup with 2 RBI apiece. Middleton also applied pressure on the basepaths, tallying four stolen bases as a team, led by two from Chase Rogers. For the Wildcats, Grady Miller and Will Scharenbroch paced the lineup with two hits apiece, and Jaxon Wepking homered and swiped two bags

The Janesville Craig Cougars leaned on a resilient comeback and a massive late-game offensive surge to secure an 8-5 victory over the Sun Prairie East Cardinals on Thursday. Janesville Craig established an early lead in the second inning when Hank Nickols doubled to help push a run across the plate. After Sun Prairie East fought back to claim a 4-1 advantage through four innings behind a two-run home run from Manny Abreu, the Cougars flipped the game completely on its head with a decisive six-run explosion in the top of the sixth inning to seize command for good. The game-changing rally was fueled by run-scoring plays from a balanced lineup and heavily aided by a critical Sun Prairie East error that drove in a pair of runs to put the game out of reach. Brady Ausen earned the win with a gritty start on the mound, surrendering five runs (three earned) on nine hits while racking up six strikeouts and navigating two walks over six and one-third innings of work. Easton Zastrow provided lockdown relief, tossing two-thirds of a scoreless inning to slam the door and seal the victory. The Cougars' offense piled up 10 hits on the day, with Trenton Jacobson, Asher Schoonover, and Sam Nickols spearheading the attack with two hits apiece. Mike Sikich, Asher Schoonover, Malachi Schoonover, Joey Mikkelsen, Sam Nickols, and Chase Barr provided the heavy lifting by each driving in a run for the balanced lineup. For the Cardinals, Manny Abreu was a massive force at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBI, while Grayson Uttech and Joey Tamboli also collected three hits each, and Casey Kelly wreaked havoc with three of the team's nine stolen bases.

The Neenah Rockets leaned on an absolute masterclass on the mound and early capitalization on defensive miscues to secure a 4-0 shutout victory over the Oshkosh West Wildcats on Thursday. Neenah established an immediate lead in the top of the first inning, plating three runs aided by an Oshkosh West error, a walk drawn by Sam Printz, and aggressive baserunning. The Rockets extended their advantage to 4-0 in the second inning when Mack Krause laced an RBI single. With the early cushion secured, Neenah's pitching completely silenced the Wildcats the rest of the way to slam the door and seal the win. Cal Juckem earned the win with an absolute masterpiece on the mound, tossing a complete-game shutout while surrendering zero runs on just three hits, racking up a staggering 13 strikeouts, and navigating only one walk over 7.0 dominant innings of work. Mack Krause provided the heavy lifting at the plate, driving in the team's lone credited RBI to pace the offense. Levi Boivin, Ethan Hellengreen, and Cal Juckem each collected a hit to round out the four-hit attack, with Boivin adding a double. The Rockets also wreaked havoc on the basepaths, tallying four stolen bases as a team, led by two apiece from Hellengreen and Henry St. Clair. For the Wildcats, Easton Haase paced the lineup with a 2-for-3 performance

The Mukwonago Indians leaned on a dominant performance on the mound and a massive fifth-inning rally to secure a 9-1 victory over the Oak Creek Knights on Thursday. Oak Creek struck first in the top of the third inning when Steven Hastings laced an RBI double to put the Knights on the board. Mukwonago answered immediately in the bottom half of the frame to seize a 2-1 advantage behind a clutch two-run double from Bo Dooley. After holding the Knights scoreless through the middle frames, the Indians broke the game wide open with a decisive six-run explosion in the fifth inning to put the game completely out of reach. The game-changing rally was fueled by run-scoring singles from Carson Greuel and Tyler Smeiska, disciplined at-bats that forced in runs via walks from Cody Daiker and others, and punctuated by a two-run groundout off the bat of Caleb Scheel. Ben Jones earned the win with a masterful performance on the mound, surrendering just one run on five hits while racking up an impressive 10 strikeouts over five and two-thirds innings of work. Caden Baker provided lockdown relief, tossing one and one-third scoreless innings with three strikeouts to slam the door. Carson Greuel was a massive force at the plate, spearheading the seven-hit attack with a perfect 2-for-2 performance and an RBI from the nine-hole. Bo Dooley provided heavy lifting in the middle of the lineup with a double and a team-high 2 RBI, a mark matched by Caleb Scheel. Cody Daiker displayed elite patience by drawing two of the team's nine walks. The Indians also applied pressure on the basepaths, with Caden Baker and Cody Daiker each swiping a stolen base. For the Knights, Steven Hastings paced the lineup with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, a double, and the team's lone RBI, and Brady Martin added a stolen base.

The Cedar Grove-Belgium Rockets leaned on late-game resilience and dramatic extra-inning heroics to secure a thrilling 9-8 walk-off victory over the Random Lake Rams on Thursday. Random Lake struck first, jumping out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning behind a sacrifice fly from Chase Verbanac and run-scoring singles from Reed Traas and Mikey Merlo. After the Rams extended their advantage to 5-1 in the third and eventually 6-1 in the fourth, Cedar Grove-Belgium began to chip away, breaking through with a massive four-run surge in the bottom of the fifth. Trailing 7-5 in the bottom of the seventh, the Rockets mounted a clutch two-run rally to tie the game, fueled by an RBI groundout from Carter Schmitz and a run-scoring single by Griffin Knight. In the top of the eighth, Random Lake reclaimed an 8-7 lead on another RBI single by Traas, but Cedar Grove-Belgium flipped the script completely in the bottom half of the frame; Jonah Banton laced a clutch RBI triple down the right-field line to tie the game before Knight played the hero, driving in the winning run on a walk-off fielder's choice to seal the dramatic victory. Austin Knapp earned the win with a gritty performance in relief, tossing 4.0 innings while surrendering just two runs (one earned) on four hits and racking up six strikeouts to keep the game within reach. This followed a start from Carter Schmitz, who yielded six runs (two earned) on eight hits while striking out five over the first four frames. Connor Waters was a massive force at the plate, spearheading the 10-hit attack with a 3-for-4 performance that included a double, three runs scored, and 2 RBI. Griffin Knight provided heavy lifting in the clutch, driving in a team-high 3 RBI on a 2-for-5 day. Jonah Banton and Ira Hilbelink each tallied multi-hit games, with Banton adding his crucial triple and Hilbelink displaying elite patience by drawing two of the team's eight walks alongside Schmitz. The Rockets also applied pressure on the basepaths, led by two stolen bases from Hilbelink. For the Rams, Reed Traas paced the 12-hit attack with a 3-for-5 performance and 3 RBI, while Decker Kleppin scored three runs and joined Verbanac in collecting multiple hits.

The St. Joseph Lancers leaned on a masterful complete-game shutout and a relentless offensive onslaught to secure a dominant 14-0 run-rule victory over the Dominican Knights on Thursday. St. Joseph established an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, plating two runs highlighted by an RBI single from Chris Kenesie. They extended their advantage to 6-0 in the second inning behind sacrifice flies from Kenesie and Zach Rizzo, an RBI triple to center field by Patrick Davidson, and a Dominican error. After a scoreless third frame, St. Joseph effectively put the game completely out of reach with a massive eight-run explosion in the fourth inning to seal the run-rule win. The game-breaking rally was fueled by run-scoring knocks from Rizzo and Jack Schmitz, and punctuated by crucial RBI singles off the bats of Tanke and Dom Santerelli. Sturino earned the win with an absolute masterpiece on the mound, tossing a complete-game shutout while surrendering zero runs on just four hits, racking up four strikeouts, and navigating only two walks over 5.0 dominant innings of work. Dom Santarelli and Zach Rizzo were massive forces at the plate, spearheading the eight-hit attack with perfect 2-for-2 performances, with Santerelli adding a double and scoring four runs. Chris Kenesie, Rizzo, and Tanke provided the heavy lifting in the lineup by driving in two runs apiece, while Patrick Davidson chipped in with a triple. St. Joseph displayed elite patience all day, drawing nine walks as a team, led by two each from Santarelli, Nick Falk, and Tanke. They also absolutely wreaked havoc on the basepaths, tallying nine stolen bases, led by three from Santarelli and two apiece from Falk and Tanke. For the Knights, Levi Kolb, Joseph Cabral, Charlie Weiler, and Gabe Chacon accounted for the team's four hits

The Stevens Point Panthers leaned on a relentless offensive onslaught and a pair of massive late-inning surges to secure a dominant 13-3 run-rule victory over the Wausau West Warriors on Thursday. Wausau West struck first in the bottom of the opening frame when Joe Graveen launched a solo home run to left field. Stevens Point answered immediately in the top of the second inning to seize command for good. The decisive three-run surge was fueled by an RBI double down the left-field line from Gavin Thiel, a run-scoring single by Noah Przekurat, and a sacrifice fly from Kasen Saeger. After extending their advantage with an RBI single from Darren Grabski in the third, the Panthers effectively put the game completely out of reach with a four-run fourth inning, highlighted by a two-run home run from Calvin Roth and a solo shot by Henry Roth. Stevens Point sealed the run-rule win with a massive five-run explosion in the fifth inning, punctuated by run-scoring knocks from Calvin Roth, JT Trelka, Thiel, and Tony Raczek. Braden Drossel earned the win with a solid start on the mound, surrendering three runs on five hits while navigating two walks and striking out one over 4.0 innings of work. Eli Hoerter provided lockdown relief, tossing a scoreless fifth inning with a strikeout to slam the door. The Stevens Point offense was an absolute juggernaut, piling up a staggering 18 hits in just five innings. Calvin Roth, Gavin Thiel, and JT Trelka spearheaded the massive attack with three hits apiece. Calvin Roth, Henry Roth, Thiel, and Darren Grabski provided the heavy lifting in the lineup by driving in two runs each. Braeden Jankowski and Grant Jahnke also kept the pressure on by collecting multi-hit games, while Calvin Roth and Henry Roth wreaked havoc on the basepaths with a stolen base each. For the Warriors, Joe Graveen and Keegan Kruzan paced the lineup with two hits each, while Kam Blasky and Ty Teske joined Graveen in driving in a run.

Tate Unsinn delivered a masterpiece on the mound, tossing a four-hit complete game shutout to lead Antigo to a 10-0 victory over Medford. Unsinn needed only 86 pitches to navigate seven innings, racking up two strikeouts and allowing zero walks in a clinical performance. Antigo’s offense provided plenty of support, exploding for 11 hits and taking advantage of 10 walks issued by the Medford pitching staff. Levi Binversie ignited the attack from the leadoff spot, going 3-for-3 with two RBI, while Zach Bula and Seth Medo each contributed multi-hit efforts to keep the pressure on. Hayden Strebig paced Medford with two hits, but the team was unable to string together a sustained rally against the efficient Unsinn.

Aedan David turned in a commanding performance on the hill, tossing a seven-inning complete game shutout to propel Aquinas to a 7-0 victory over Sparta. David stifled the Spartans' lineup throughout the afternoon, surrendering only three hits while racking up six Ks and overcoming four walks to secure the win. The Aquinas offense backed their starter with efficient production, led by Ryan Johnson, who finished 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Waylon Hargrove provided additional punch for the Blugolds, driving in two runs and scoring twice, while Aedan David helped his own cause with an RBI sacrifice fly. Sparta struggled to find a rhythm against David, though Landon Connelly, Jackson Bender, and Nolan Zwolinski each managed a hit in the losing effort.

Catholic Memorial edged out Waukesha West 7-6 in a back-and-forth contest defined by timely hitting and a resilient relief effort. Miken Haddon provided the game's biggest spark, launching a home run and finishing with a hit and an RBI to lead the Crusaders' 11-hit attack. Starting pitcher Chase Thomas battled through six innings, allowing 10 hits and four earned runs while striking out six, before Adam Schaefer earned the win in relief despite surrendering one run in the final frame. Waukesha West fought until the end, powered by multi-hit performances from Victor Lorino, Dylan Schreiber, and Carter Hyland, but ultimately fell just short. Hunter Wagner and Jackson Fischer also delivered multi-hit games for Catholic Memorial, ensuring the Crusaders stayed ahead in the late stages.

Jacob Huff sparked a dominant performance on both sides of the ball to lead Delavan-Darien to a 10-0 victory over Cambridge. Huff earned the win on the mound, scattering three hits over 4.2 scoreless innings while racking up six Ks and allowing only two walks. The Comets' offense wasted no time, fueled by Haaken Hovestol, who finished 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and three RBI. Devin Hoey also turned in a multi-hit game to help propel an 11-hit attack that consistently pressured the Cambridge defense. Cambridge struggled to find a spark against Huff’s clinical pitching, as Tommy Carlson, Ben Radloff, and Ian Cummings accounted for the team's only hits in the contest.

Kellen Pluess dominated from the mound, surrendering just one hit over five scoreless innings to lead East Troy to a 10-0 victory over Monroe. Pluess was in total control throughout the outing, striking out five and allowing only a single walk on 55 pitches to stifle the Cheesemakers' bats. The Trojans' offense backed the stellar pitching with a 10-hit barrage, highlighted by Mason Beaver, who finished 3-for-4 with three RBI. Brady Rongstad also powered the attack with two hits and two RBI, while Jaxon Neher crossed the plate twice to keep the pressure on. Ian Berg managed the lone hit for Monroe in a contest where East Troy’s pitching and defense proved insurmountable.

Elkhorn relied on a powerful 14-hit offensive barrage to defeat Burlington 13-8 in a slugfest on Wednesday. Derrik Beckstrand provided the game's biggest highlight with a home run, finishing with two hits and two RBI to lead an Elks attack that saw six different players drive in runs. Carson Lysaght earned the win on the mound, battling through four innings and striking out seven while contributing an RBI hit of his own at the plate. Burlington kept pace for much of the afternoon behind Jake Dummer, who collected three hits and four RBI, and Lincoln Willich, who added two hits and two runs scored. However, Elkhorn broke the game open late, supported by three-hit efforts from Aden Getka and Lincoln Vogel and a strong three-inning relief appearance by Keegan Bryant to seal the victory.

Grafton capitalized on a disciplined approach at the plate and opportunistic hitting to secure an 8-4 victory over Sheboygan North. The Black Hawks established control early, powered by Zach Plier, who reached base consistently and finished 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI. Sam Cameranesi earned the win on the mound, navigating five effective innings while allowing just four hits and one earned run with one strikeout. Sheboygan North attempted to chip away at the lead behind a multi-hit performance from Mark Williams, but Grafton's pitching staff, including two scoreless relief innings from Kevin Quello, kept the Golden Raiders at bay. Jack Schmanski provided a major blow for the Black Hawks, driving in three runs, while Ryan Butts added two hits to help Grafton maintain its advantage throughout the contest.

Janesville Craig used a consistent offensive attack to secure an 8-5 victory over Sun Prairie East, overcoming a three-hit effort from the Cardinals' Manny Abreu. Asher Schoonover and Sam Nickols led the way for the Cougars, each collecting two hits and an RBI, with Nickols adding a double to help build an early lead. Brady Ausen earned the win on the hill, navigating 6.1 innings while allowing three earned runs on nine hits and striking out six. Sun Prairie East remained competitive behind Abreu’s solo home run and multi-hit performances from Grayson Uttech and Joey Tamboli, but Janesville Craig’s defense held firm in the final frame. Easton Zastrow entered in relief to record the final two outs, preserving the win after the Cougars pounded out 10 hits to keep the Cardinals at a distance.

Kettle Moraine utilized an efficient offensive performance and a strong start from Sam Scaffido to earn an 8-4 victory over Arrowhead. Scaffido earned the win on the hill, working 6.2 innings and allowing four earned runs on eight hits while maintaining control with just two walks. Chace Staude provided the spark at the top of the order, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI, while Scaffido helped his own cause with two hits and two runs scored. Arrowhead was led by Niko Frangopoulos, who finished 3-for-4 with a double and two runs, but the Warhawks could not overcome the early lead established by the Lasers. Jimmy Angle added a multi-RBI performance for Kettle Moraine to ensure the win, which was capped by a brief relief appearance from Nolan Traudt.

Ben Schroeder dominated on the mound, tossing a two-hit complete game to lead Marquette University to a 3-1 victory over Wauwatosa West. Schroeder was in control from the jump, allowing just one run while striking out five and surrendering only three walks over seven innings of work. The Hilltoppers’ offense provided the necessary support, highlighted by Silas Kwaterski, who finished 2-for-3, and Ryan Mahn, who contributed a triple and an RBI. Wauwatosa West struggled to find an answer for Schroeder’s efficiency, managing only a triple from Layne Guardiola and a hit from Reid Schultz. Brayden Williams turned in a solid performance for the Trojans in the loss, giving up three runs on six hits and striking out three over five innings.

Port Washington capitalized on a 15-hit explosion to defeat Plymouth 11-9 in a back-and-forth offensive showcase. Jackson Dickson played a pivotal role in the victory, earning the win on the mound with five innings of relief and fueling the lineup by going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double. Austin Johnson and Thomas Ward further paced the Pirates' attack, combining for six hits and four RBI to keep the pressure on the Panthers' defense. Plymouth remained competitive throughout the contest behind a 15-hit effort of their own, led by Charlie Monkoski’s three hits and two RBI. Despite multi-hit games from Cole Kuhn and Aidan Demunck, the Panthers could not overcome Port Washington's steady scoring in the later innings.

The Waterford Wolverines leaned on late-game resilience and clutch extra-inning hitting to secure a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Greenfield Hawks on Thursday. Waterford established an early advantage in the top of the second inning, erupting for four runs highlighted by a two-run single from Noah Vandervest. Greenfield answered immediately in the bottom half of the frame, tying the game at 4-4 behind a home run to left field from Kramich and an RBI knock by Mizewski. After four scoreless middle frames of a tight battle, the Wolverines reclaimed a 5-4 lead in the seventh on an RBI single by Mason Sturma, but the Hawks fought back to force extra innings with a run-scoring single from Wallich in the bottom half. In the top of the eighth, Waterford seized command for good when Mason Thoen laced a clutch RBI single to drive in the decisive run and seal the nail-biting win.Beau Veit earned the win with a masterful performance in relief, tossing 2.0 scoreless innings while surrendering just one hit and racking up a strikeout to slam the door. Easton Engel provided critical lockdown relief earlier in the contest, yielding just one run on four hits while striking out six over four and one-third innings of work after taking over for starter Michael Ardis. Carter Thoen was a massive force at the plate, spearheading the eight-hit attack with a 2-for-5 performance and an RBI. Noah Vandervest provided the heavy lifting early with a team-high 2 RBI, while Mason Thoen and Mason Sturma each delivered crucial run-scoring singles. The Wolverines also displayed elite patience by drawing nine walks as a team, led by two apiece from Jack Butler, Mason Smith, and Jacoby Morgan. Waterford applied pressure on the basepaths as well, with stolen bases from Butler, Mason Lusic, and Mason Thoen. For the Hawks, Jens and Wallich paced the 10-hit attack with three hits apiece, while Kramich and Mizewski each drove in two runs. Jens and Wallich also wreaked havoc on the basepaths, combining for five of the team's stolen bases