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The WIAA Division 1 Boys Regional Final features #11 seed Madison West (12–13) traveling to face #3 seed Verona (20–4) with a spot in the Sectional Semifinal on the line.

Madison West advanced with a 75–73 upset win at #6 Oregon, showing offensive firepower and late-game composure.

Verona enters the regional final after a 75–61 win over Sun Prairie West and brings one of the most balanced resumes in the bracket.

One game. One ticket to the Resch Center.

The WIAA Girls Sectional Final features #1 Elkhorn Area (23–4) vs #2 Milton (19–8) with a state tournament berth on the line.

Elkhorn enters on a 10-game winning streak, including a regional final win over Catholic Memorial (68–51) and sectional semifinal victory over New Berlin West.

Milton arrives with momentum after knocking off #1 Edgewood 84–71 in the sectional semifinal and defeating DeForest in the regional final.

It’s tournament time — and it’s survive and advance.

The #11 seed Madison West Regents (11–13) travel to face the #6 seed Oregon Panthers (14–10) in a WIAA Division 1 Boys Regional Semifinal.

It’s the Sectional Semifinal — and the margin for error is gone.

The #1 seed Edgewood Crusaders (20–6) take on the #2 seed Milton Red Hawks (18–8) with a spot in the Sectional Final on the line.

🏆 What’s at Stake

The winner advances to face Elkhorn or Catholic Memorial in the Sectional Championship.

🟡 #1 Edgewood Crusaders (20–6)

🔴 #2 Milton Red Hawks (18–8)

The first weekend of the girls basketball tournament gave us separation.

Statements were made. Runs ended. And the field narrowed.

Tonight on PrepMania Weekly, we break down everything from opening weekend — starting with Division 1 Sectional 3, where:

Madison La Follette survived Kettle Moraine before falling to Brookfield East

Mukwonago controlled Verona in a 16-point win

Madison Memorial knocked off Waunakee and continues to look composed and balanced

In Division 2, Edgewood and Milton didn’t just win — they dominated. Beaver Dam made its statement. In Divisions 3 and 4, Lakeside Lutheran keeps rolling, Luther advances, and Platteville survives a tight one.

The tournament is doing what it’s supposed to do — clarifying who’s built for March.

🎙 Special Guest at 6:15 PM

WIAA Assistant Director Melissa Gehring joins the show as this season marks the 50th anniversary of the Girls State Tournament. We’ll talk about the growth of the game, what this milestone means, and the experience awaiting teams at state.

Then we recap the latest Pizza Hut Power Rankings:

Girls Top 10

Madison Memorial moves to #1 after the weekend. Edgewood and Beaver Dam are trending upward. La Follette drops to 7 after Friday’s loss. The middle tier tightens as tournament pressure builds.

Boys Top 10

Middleton climbs to #1 with Memorial right behind. Mount Horeb is rising. McFarland slips after a setback. The field remains tight heading toward tournament time.

We close with PrepMania On Deck — a fast-paced look ahead at key sectional matchups, potential rematches, Memorial’s path, a possible Edgewood vs. Milton collision, and one upset watch.

Rankings tighten. The bracket shrinks. March is here.

Hosted by Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau.

PrepMania Weekly is live as we build the Division 1 boys basketball bracket in real time. Instead of just reacting to the WIAA bracket — we’re filling it out live.

🏀 Build the Division 1 Boys Bracket

We go round-by-round through Sectional 3, including:

#1 Madison Memorial’s path

Middleton vs. Waunakee quadrant showdown

Verona’s road through the bottom half

Projected sectional final picks

Then we go rapid-fire statewide with sectional champions across the bracket.

No debate show. Just clean, basketball-first analysis.

🍕 Pizza Hut Power Rankings

We break down the latest Top 10 rankings for both girls and boys basketball.

On the girls side, Waunakee continues to steady the top tier, with Madison La Follette’s explosive offense right behind and a tightly packed group chasing.

On the boys side, Madison Memorial’s bracket positioning reflects their ranking, while Verona, Middleton, Mount Horeb, McFarland, and others sit in a loaded field where there is no runaway favorite.

Final takeaway: March is wide open.

🎙 Will Green Interview – 6:30 PM

Madison La Follette head coach Will Green joins the show to talk their matchup with Kettle Moraine in the Regional Semifinal

📆 On Deck

We take a forward-looking, magazine-style approach to:

Key sectional matchups

Upset watch games

Potential rematches

Teams peaking at the right time

Hosted by Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau.

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Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania features two boys basketball teams ranked in the Top Ten in the state. It's a Saturday Showcase with the De Pere Redbirds visiting the Middleton Cardinals. Riley Jauch and Bill Kegler have the call. 2.21.26

Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania brings you a huge boys basketball matchup as McFarland takes on Mount Horeb in a battle of conference contenders.

Both teams sit near the top of the league standings:

🏀 McFarland — 18–4 overall, 10–2 conference

🏀 Mount Horeb — 17–5 overall, 9–3 conference

McFarland enters averaging 75.2 points per game while allowing just 56.0, one of the best scoring margins in the conference (+19.3). Mount Horeb counters with one of the stingiest defenses in the league, giving up just 54.1 points per game.

This matchup also carries major weight in the latest Boys Power Rankings:

McFarland sits 4th

Mount Horeb checks in at 8th

Both chasing top-ranked Madison Memorial and surging Middleton

With conference positioning, playoff seeding, and Power Ranking momentum on the line — expect intensity from start to finish.

📍 Live coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania

📺 Streaming on the ESPN Wisconsin App & ESPN Madison YouTube Channel

PrepMania delivers the biggest matchups and the best high school basketball in Wisconsin.

PrepMania Weekly is live tonight as we break down conference races and the road to the postseason.

🏀 Game Preview: McFarland vs Mount Horeb

Two of the top teams in the conference collide:

McFarland (18–4, 10–2 conference)

Averaging 75.2 points per game while allowing just 56.0, boasting a strong +19.3 point differential and one of the most explosive offenses in the league.

Mount Horeb (17–5, 9–3 conference)

Allowing just 54.1 points per game, with a +10.6 scoring margin, and a proven ability to win both at home and on the road.

With Sauk Prairie also sitting at 10–2 in conference play, every result matters down the stretch. We break down what this matchup means in the standings and what could decide it.

🎙 Special Guest

McFarland head coach Jeff Meinholdt joins the show to talk about his team’s strong season, navigating the conference race, and preparing for Mount Horeb.

🏆 Girls Basketball Bracket Breakdown

We also take a deep dive into the girls basketball bracket, including:

Arrowhead (21–2) as a top seed

Waunakee (20–3) positioned for a deep run

Strong Big 8 representation with Verona (18–5), Madison Memorial (18–5), and Madison La Follette (18–4)

Key first-round matchups across the region

We’ll highlight potential second-round showdowns, upset watch games, and which paths look toughest on paper.

Tuesday Night Hoops on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania brings you a Big 8 rivalry rematch as Verona travels to Middleton.

The first meeting was an instant classic — Middleton won 72–70 in overtime. Now the Wildcats look for revenge on the road in a game with major conference implications.

🏆 Big 8 Standings Impact

Middleton: 13–1 conference (18–2 overall), averaging 79.6 points per game

Verona: 12–3 conference (15–4 overall), allowing just 57.9 points per game

Both teams sit near the top of a loaded Big 8 race led by Madison Memorial (14–1).

Middleton has been dominant at home, going 6–1, while Verona enters 8–1 on the road. Offense meets defense in what should be another tight battle between two conference contenders.

🎙️ On the call: Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau

📍 Live from Middleton High School

📺 Streaming on the ESPN Wisconsin App & ESPN Madison YouTube Channel

Tuesday Night Hoops delivers the biggest rivalries, conference drama, and high school basketball at its best — only on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania.