WIAA Daily Roundup: May 29

Tyson Grulkowski spun six shutout innings of one-hit ball to lead Muskego past Hamilton 4-1 on Friday. The Muskego starter commanded the zone, striking out eight batters without issuing a walk to earn the win before handing the ball to Mason Horn, who struck out the side in a rocky seventh inning to seal it. Ben Kuglitsch gave the Warriors an early advantage with an RBI double in the bottom of the first, and a three-run outburst in the fifth put the game out of reach. Catcher Maddux Lessard anchored the winning lineup with a perfect 3-for-3 performance. On the other side, Mason Hahn accounted for most of the Chargers' limited production, managing a 2-for-3 day at the plate and scoring Hamilton's lone run in the final frame on an RBI from Evan Crnkovich.

An early offensive explosion propelled West Bend West to a commanding 8-1 victory over Nicolet on Friday. The Spartans jumped out to a five-run lead in the bottom of the first inning, capitalizing on run-scoring singles from Collin Grass and Colton Steinmetz alongside a pair of bases-loaded walks. Steinmetz powered the West Bend West offense with a stellar 3-for-4 performance at the plate, collecting a double and capping his day with a solo home run in the fifth. Grass earned the win on the mound to back up his RBI, tossing five innings of one-run ball—allowing zero earned runs—while surrendering just three hits and striking out six without issuing a walk. For the Knights, CF Hayden Konczal managed a 2-for-3 showing to pace a quiet lineup, while DH Charlie Bongard scored their lone run in the first frame on an error.

A dominant combined pitching effort and a late offensive surge powered the Milton Red Hawks to an 8-0 shutout victory over Sun Prairie West on Friday. Starter Sawyer Dominy earned the win by scattering two hits and issuing one walk over 2.1 scoreless innings, but the bullpen truly shined, highlighted by Ben Schultz striking out six across 2.2 perfect frames and Jack Spielmann striking out the side in a hitless seventh. Clinging to a 3-0 advantage, the Red Hawks broke the game wide open with a five-run outburst in the bottom of the sixth inning, punctuated by a clutch run-scoring single from Carter Vande Berg. Gavin Cole and Charlie Fitzke served as the offensive catalysts all afternoon, each collecting two hits, an RBI, and a pair of stolen bases. Landon Schwarz added to the barrage, turning in a 2-for-4 day at the plate with a run scored as Milton cruised to the decisive win.

Turner Sorenson drove in four runs to lead the Manitowoc Lincoln to an 11-9 victory over the Kaukauna on Friday. After falling behind early, the Shipbuilders responded with a six-run first inning and eventually secured the lead for good on Sorenson's go-ahead double in the sixth. Sorenson earned the win on the mound, while Cameron Shilts locked down the final frame to collect the save. Nick Minikel, Cade Grapentine, and Bentley Henrickson each contributed multi-hit performances to the winning effort. For the Ghosts, Bennett Geitner provided the power with a home run and three RBI, while Blake Vandeloo and Tyler Urban both added two hits in the competitive loss.

Caden Martin spun a gem on the mound to lead Verona to a 5-3 comeback victory over Madison West on Friday. Martin earned the win by allowing just two hits and two earned runs over seven full innings, punching out three batters to hold the lead late. The Wildcats turned the tide in the bottom of the fifth when Ben Erdman delivered a clutch two-run single to break a 3-3 tie. Will Scharenbroch paced the offense with a 2-for-4 showing, while Jaxon Wepking added two RBI in the winning effort. For Madison West, Michael Suominen and Maxwell Lubenow provided the team’s only hits, while teammates Will Kimmel and Oliver Conkey accounted for the scoring in a hard-fought defeat.

The Madison Memorial Spartans leaned on a massive early offensive explosion and a masterful complete-game pitching performance to secure a 5-2 victory over the Sun Prairie East Cardinals on Friday at Vel Phillips Memorial High School. Madison Memorial established an immediate lead and seized total command in the bottom of the first inning, erupting for three runs. The early surge was fueled by a crucial run-scoring single off the bat of Blake Adams. They continued to pour it on, extending their commanding advantage to 5-0 with a decisive two-run surge in the second inning, emphatically punctuated by an RBI single down the left-field line from Ethan Eckel and a bases-loaded walk drawn by Ezra Liggon. Sun Prairie East displayed resilience, battling back to scratch across single runs in the top of the third and sixth innings to cut the deficit, but the Madison Memorial ace slammed the door the rest of the way to comfortably seal the win. Brayden Banyai earned the win with an absolute masterpiece on the mound, tossing a complete game while surrendering two runs on five hits, racking up seven strikeouts, and navigating two walks over 7.0 dominant innings of work to completely shut down the Cardinals' offense. The Madison Memorial offense capitalized on its early opportunities, gathering seven total hits on the day. Blake Adams was a massive force at the plate, spearheading the attack with a stellar, perfect 3-for-3 performance that included a double and a team-high 2 RBI. Ethan Eckel kept the pressure on with a multi-hit game, collecting two knocks on a 2-for-4 day with an RBI. Devin Prosser provided heavy lifting by lacing a double, while Caleb Liggon chipped in a hit to balance the attack. Ezra Liggon applied massive pressure by showing incredible patience to draw a team-high two walks and completely wreaked havoc on the basepaths by swiping a stolen base. The Spartans flashed the leather when needed, turning one double play to anchor the defense despite committing one error in the field. For the Cardinals, the offense gathered five hits, paced by a multi-hit game from Van Vogler, who drove the lineup with a perfect 2-for-2 day, an RBI, and a walk. Manny Abreu kept the pressure on by lacing a double, while Joey Tamboli chipped in with a sacrifice fly RBI. Sun Prairie East flashed the leather perfectly all game, committing zero errors in the field, with Abreu leading the way making six total plays behind the plate.

Onalaska used a pivotal three-run fourth inning to secure a 4-2 victory over Stevens Point on Friday. Onalaska starter Ian Kowal worked three frames of one-run ball before Carson Campbell took over, earning the win with four innings of relief, one run allowed, and 3 Ks. The Hilltoppers’ decisive rally in the fourth featured an RBI single from Hunter Morse, a fielder's choice by Cooper Rudie, and a passed ball. Morse, Bradyn DeLong, and Carson Zinnecker paced the offense with two hits apiece. For the Panthers, Darren Grabski absorbed the loss, while Kasen Saeger, Brayden Marschke, and Noah Przekurat accounted for the team's production in the narrow defeat.

Arrowhead powered its offense with a massive 16-hit attack to cruise past Janesville Craig, 11-0, on Friday at O’Driscoll Field. Arrowhead broke the game open with a seven-run third inning, highlighted by a two-RBI single from Jacob Madlung and key run-scoring hits from Niko Frangopoulos, Will Muttonen, Ethan Kirley, Braden Loebel, and Alex Hansen. Starter Cam Carter set the tone on the mound, allowing no hits or runs over two scoreless frames, while Madlung provided three innings of dominant relief, surrendering just two hits with three Ks. Loebel paced the lineup with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, as Frangopoulos, Ollie Corry, and Hansen each chipped in with multiple hits to fuel the blowout win.

Burlington secured a 6-3 victory over South Milwaukee in 10 innings on Friday, fueled by a dramatic three-run home run from Wes Bauman in the top of the final frame. The Burlington Demons broke a 3-3 tie when Bauman connected for his decisive blast, capping a 15-hit offensive effort. Noah Ruleford earned the win in relief, holding the South Milwaukee Rockets to one run on three hits over 4.1 innings of work. TJ Caliva led the Burlington attack with a 4-for-6 day, while Bryce Plennes spearheaded the South Milwaukee offense by going 3-for-5. Despite a pair of doubles and a Casey Helgren triple that helped knot the game at three in the sixth, the Rockets could not overcome the late-game surge.

Cedarburg used a balanced offensive attack and an early lead to secure a 10-3 victory over Milwaukee King on Friday at Wick Field. The Bulldogs broke the game open in the second inning behind an inside-the-park home run from Damen Lonstine and key extra-base hits from Luke Verhaalen and Ryan Rasmussen. Ethan Paulson earned the win in relief, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings while surrendering just three hits. Tommy Dailey paced the Cedarburg lineup with a 2-for-4 performance, while Cavalli Cincy led the Milwaukee King offense with a 2-for-4 day of his own. Despite RBI contributions from Gerik Gutowski, Dominick Ingelse-Acuna, and Evan Kress, the Generals could not recover from the early seven-run deficit.

Greenfield used a balanced offensive attack and a four-run seventh inning to pull away for a 10-4 victory over Brookfield Central on Friday. Chase Wallich paced the Greenfield offense with a 3-for-5 performance, including two doubles and three RBI, while teammate Mason Alms contributed two hits and two RBI. Ethan Hanke earned the win for Greenfield, allowing three hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings while striking out six. Brookfield Central’s comeback efforts were hampered by pitching struggles late in the contest, though Colton Semmelmann and Jake Christman each drove in a run for the Lancers. Mason Grafwallner locked down the final two innings to earn the save, striking out four batters to seal the win.

Hartford secured a 5-1 victory over Port Washington on Saturday, overcoming an early deficit to capitalize on timely hitting. After Port Washington took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a Jackson Bergin sacrifice fly, Hartford responded with five unanswered runs to pull away. Walter dominated on the mound for Hartford, earning the win after tossing 6.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts and allowing only two hits. Port Washington starter Max Webb took the loss, surrendering five runs on five hits over four innings of work. Offensively, Jaxon Stater provided the spark for Hartford with a two-RBI outing, while Brandon Radermacher added a triple to help power the offense.

Laconia cruised to a dominant 15-1 victory over Lourdes Academy on Friday, powered by a massive 11-hit offensive performance. Tillman Madigan led the way for Laconia, driving in four runs on two hits, including a key triple in the second inning. Cayden Shaver earned the win on the mound, allowing no hits and one unearned run over two innings of work. While Lourdes Academy struggled to find rhythm offensively, Ryder Mullen managed the team's only hit with a double. The victory keeps Laconia’s momentum high heading into their next matchup against Poynette on Tuesday.

Middleton edged Janesville Parker 4-3 on Friday, fueled by a productive first inning and steady relief pitching. Chase Rogers ignited the Middleton offense with an inside-the-park home run and a double, finishing 2-for-2 with 3 RBI. While Janesville Parker’s Nolan Pagel proved durable by tossing a complete game, Middleton’s Zach Daniels earned the win before Carter Gebhard provided 2.1 innings of scoreless relief to lock down the victory. Eli Demrow and Carter Salas paced the Vikings’ attack with two hits apiece in the narrow defeat.

Oak Creek secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Wauwatosa East on Friday in a pitchers' duel. Oak Creek starter Blake Ulezelski earned the win, allowing one unearned run on five hits with 4 Ks over 4.1 innings, while Lucas Margoni tossed 2.2 innings of scoreless relief to collect the save. Mack Endres and Brady Martin provided the necessary offense with one RBI apiece. For the Red Raiders, Jack Templeton took the tough-luck loss despite a complete-game effort, giving up just two runs on six hits. Offensively, Simon Fox and Louie Fox led the Wauwatosa East attack with two hits each in the losing effort.

De Pere fell 9-5 to Seymour on Friday after an early offensive push was countered by a five-run third inning from the opposition. De Pere starter Jake Mleziva took the loss, surrendering eight runs over 2.2 innings, while Kasen Gregoire provided 3.1 innings of relief. Offensively, Will Nikolay anchored the lineup, finishing 2-for-4 with 2 RBI, and Colton Setzer added two hits and a pair of stolen bases. Seymour’s Kobe Barth earned the win on the mound, while Nolan Beilfuss and Xavier Salzman each drove in two runs to help lead the 12-hit attack.

Watertown cruised to a 12-2 victory over Waukesha West on Friday, fueled by a dominant offensive performance and a strong start on the mound. Watertown starter Rowan Loontjer earned the win, scattering two hits and allowing one run while striking out eight over five innings. Connelly Cashin paced the attack, going a perfect 4-for-4 with 3 RBI, while Cameron Hrobsky contributed a massive 2-for-3 effort featuring a double and a triple to drive in three runs. Waukesha West struggled to find momentum against the Watertown staff, with Travis Gilinski providing the team's lone multi-RBI output in the loss.

Waupun shut out Wisconsin Dells 4-0 on Friday, powered by a dominant performance from a pitching duo. Waupun starter Logan Prall earned the win, tossing three scoreless innings, while Landen Larsen struck out eight over four innings of one-hit relief to secure the shutout. Emmett Hull paced the offense by going 3-for-3 with 2 RBI, while Prall contributed a multi-hit game at the plate. For the Chiefs, starter Carter Syverson and Curtis Griefenhagan combined for four innings of work in the loss, as the team struggled to find rhythm against Waupun's staff, managing only three hits total.

Wauwatosa West secured a 9-6 victory over Waukesha South on Friday, driven by an 11-hit offensive attack and aggressive base running. Caleb Wagner led the charge for the Trojans, finishing 2-for-4 with a double and 3 RBI, while Layne Guardiola and Nathan Balistriere contributed multi-hit efforts to the win. Starter Aaron Prusko earned the victory with two innings of one-run ball, and Graham Hewitt locked down the final 2.1 innings to record the save. Braden Montez and Cooper Wiltz anchored the Blackshirts' offense, with Wiltz driving in three runs, while Bendixon worked three innings in relief during the loss.

West Allis Central powered past Riverside University/Meir 19-9 on Friday, overcoming an early deficit with a massive nine-run first inning. West Allis Central starter Jacob Thelen earned the win, battling through four innings with 5 Ks, while Julian Molthen tossed a scoreless final frame to close it out. Ethan Schroeder led the 9-hit Bulldog attack, finishing 2-for-2 with two doubles and 2 RBI, while Anthony Galvez showcased remarkable patience at the plate by drawing three walks and stealing three bases. For the Tigers, Branden Gray provided the primary offense by going 2-for-3 with 4 RBI in the loss.