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The second Division 5 State Semifinal tips off with a championship berth on the line.

🎧 Audio-only broadcast

Game 2:

#2 Prentice (24–3) vs #3 Southwestern (23–6)

🔥 Semifinal Storylines

• Efficiency vs balance

• Two conference champions

• Winner advances to the State Championship

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One step from a state title.

It’s the Division 5 State Semifinals — and a trip to the championship game is on the line.

🎧 Audio-only broadcast

Game 1:

#1 Reedsville (26–3) vs #4 Sheboygan Lutheran (23–6)

🔥 Semifinal Storylines

• Two elite offenses

• Star power on both sides

• Winner advances to the State Championship

🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

The road to a state title continues.

The second semifinal features two teams built to score — with a trip to the state championship on the line.

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Game 2:

#2 Milwaukee Juneau (26–1) vs #3 Regis (22–5)

🔥 Semifinal Storylines

• Elite offense vs elite offense

• Star power on both sides

• Winner advances to the State Championship

🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

The march to a state title continues.

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Game 1:

#1 Bonduel (25–3) vs #4 Cambridge (19–9)

🔥 Semifinal Storylines

• Top seed vs battle-tested underdog

• Size vs balance

• Winner advances to the State Championship

🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

The second semifinal features two elite teams with state championship expectations.

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Game 2:

#2 Lake Mills (26–2) vs #3 Racine St. Catherine’s (23–4)

🕐 Tip-off: 1:35 PM – Thursday, March 19

🔵 Lake Mills L-Cats (26–2)

A balanced and efficient offense averaging 73.1 points per game.

Key players:

Tyler Wollin (18.1 PPG, 7.6 RPG) – all-around leader

Brady Benish (14.9 PPG) – perimeter scoring threat

Collin Christian (14.6 PPG) – interior presence

Lake Mills combines scoring balance with strong rebounding and ball movement.

⚫ Racine St. Catherine’s Angels (23–4)

A high-scoring team averaging 73.3 points per game, led by one of the state’s top scorers.

Key players:

Lamont Hamilton (25.1 PPG) – elite scorer

EJ Vinson (11.6 PPG) – secondary option

Jayden Phillips (10.5 PPG) – backcourt production

The Angels rely on guard play, pace, and scoring bursts.

🔥 Semifinal Storylines

• Balanced offense vs star-driven attack

• Efficiency vs explosiveness

• Winner advances to the State Championship

🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

The Division 3 State Semifinals tip off with a powerhouse vs challenger matchup.

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Game 1:

#1 Seymour (27–1) vs #4 Saint Croix Central (19–9)

🕐 Tip-off: 1:35 PM – Thursday, March 19

🔴 Seymour Thunder (27–1)

One of the most complete teams in the state, averaging 77.5 points per game with 51% shooting.

Key players:

Kyler Marks (21.2 PPG, 9.3 RPG) – dominant inside force

Isaac Feske (15.4 PPG, 6.1 RPG) – physical presence

Jordan Krause (11.9 PPG) – perimeter scoring

Seymour brings size, efficiency, and depth — and has lost just once all season.

⚪ Saint Croix Central Panthers (19–9)

A balanced, physical team that wins with defense and rebounding, allowing just over 60 points per game.

Key players:

Matyas Larson (14.0 PPG) – lead scorer

Tanner Grinnell (12.6 PPG, 7.6 RPG) – interior anchor

Braiden Rasmussen (11.8 PPG) – steady guard play

The Panthers rely on toughness and half-court execution.

🔥 Semifinal Storylines

• Heavy favorite vs battle-tested underdog

• Size advantage vs physical defense

• Winner advances to the State Championship

🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

The best week of the year is here. Five divisions. Three days. One stage — the Kohl Center. Tonight on PrepMania Weekly, we preview the WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament, breaking down every division, every contender, and the biggest storylines heading into championship weekend.

🏀 State Tournament Overview

What makes State different:

Neutral site

Quick turnaround

New opponents

Big stage environment

We start with the top storylines:

Wisconsin Lutheran (28–0) — undefeated, efficient, and deep

Madison Memorial (26–2) — balanced, experienced, and tournament-tested

McFarland (23–5) — size advantage led by Eli Krueger (20.2 PPG, 10.5 RPG)

Lake Mills (26–2) — strong guard play and balanced scoring

Scoring firepower in D4/D5, including Juneau (84+ PPG) and Reedsville (50% FG)

🏆 Division-by-Division Breakdown

We go through all five divisions with:

Favorites

Challengers

X-factors

Our picks

Division 1:

Wisconsin Lutheran, Madison Memorial, De Pere, Appleton North

Division 2:

McFarland, Slinger, West Salem, Whitefish Bay

Division 3:

Lake Mills, Seymour, Racine St. Catherine’s

Division 4:

Juneau, Bonduel, Cambridge, Regis

Division 5:

Reedsville, Prentice, Sheboygan Lutheran

🔥 Local Team Spotlight

Madison Memorial — deep, balanced, 75 PPG offense

McFarland — interior dominance and rebounding edge

Lake Mills — guard-driven, multiple scoring threats

Cambridge — underdog with momentum

🔮 Championship Picks + What to Watch

We make our picks for all five divisions and close with:

Best game of the weekend

Potential upset

Player to watch

Hosted by Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau.

Five divisions. Three days. Five champions by Saturday night.

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The WIAA Division 1 Sectional Semifinal features #1 Madison Memorial (24–2) vs #5 Middleton (22–4) with a trip to the Sectional Final on the line. Hunter Vaughn and "The Dean" Dennis Semrau are on the call!

March is here — and the margins are shrinking. Tonight on PrepMania Weekly, we look back at a packed weekend of Boys Regionals and the Girls Sectional round, then turn the page to what’s next.

🏀 Boys Regional Recap

Who advanced. Who survived. And which results changed the feel of the bracket heading into sectionals.

🏀 Girls Sectional Breakdown

The field is set for State. We discuss who punched their ticket, who looked dominant, and which teams are built to make a run.

🎙 Special Guest

Madison Memorial head coach Steve Collins joins the show ahead of the sectional semifinal to discuss his team’s approach, postseason mindset, and the challenge Middleton presents.

🍕 Boys Pizza Hut Power Rankings

We break down this week’s Top 10 and where things stand entering sectional play:

Is there a clear #1?

Who’s peaking at the right time?

Which teams are under-seeded relative to ranking?

Where does Middleton vs Memorial fit in the bigger picture?

🏆 Girls State Tournament Preview

With the sectional round complete, we look ahead to State:

Best semifinal matchups

Potential title paths

Experience vs momentum

One storyline to watch

Hosted by Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau.