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Sun Prairie East vs Sun Prairie West LIVE — it’s a **cross-town rivalry with everything on the line**. The Cardinals and Wolves meet in a high-energy **Battle for Sun Prairie**, bringing intensity, pride, and Big Eight Conference implications to the field. Watch every moment with **LIVE play-by-play coverage**, featuring key at-bats, pitching duels, and the momentum swings that make rivalry baseball different. Sun Prairie East’s championship pedigree meets a hungry Sun Prairie West team eager to prove itself in one of Wisconsin’s most competitive conferences. This is Wisconsin high school baseball at its best — fast, physical, and fueled by rivalry.

Baseball season is here — and teams are already starting to separate. Tonight on PrepMania Weekly, Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau break down the start of the high school baseball season, highlighting which teams are playing the best baseball early and what trends are emerging across the area. We also react to the news of the Marquette University baseball head coach stepping down, discussing what it means for the program and the local baseball landscape. ⚾ Special Guest Sun Prairie East head coach Jack Marchese joins the show ahead of a big cross-town rivalry series against Sun Prairie West. We’ll talk about his team’s start, what to expect in the matchup, and what it takes to win in a rivalry setting. 📅 PrepMania On Deck We wrap the show by looking ahead to the best upcoming games in the area, including key matchups and teams to watch as the season continues to unfold. Hosted by Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau. Join the conversation live and subscribe for weekly high school sports coverage on PrepMania.

PrepMania heads to the diamond. Join us for a high school baseball showdown as Monona Grove takes on Kettle Moraine — live from Lake Country DockHounds Stadium. 🎙️ On the call: Hunter Vaughn & Dennis Semrau 🕓 Pregame coverage: 4:15 PM 📍 Lake Country DockHounds Stadium 🎥 Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania 📺 Streaming on the ESPN Wisconsin App & ESPN Madison YouTube Channel 🦅 Monona Grove Silver Eagles A veteran-heavy roster led by senior standout Cal Moreau, who: Hit .464 with a team-high 39 hits Anchors the staff with a 0.83 ERA Monona Grove brings experience across the lineup and production at the plate, including key contributors like: Luke Chynoweth (.464 AVG) – table-setter Eli Bauler (26 RBI) – run producer Balanced lineup with proven production and a top-end arm. 🔵 Kettle Moraine Lasers Led by first-year head coach Matt O’Sullivan, the Lasers bring a mix of high-level talent and upside. Top players include: Chace Staude (.583 AVG last season, Notre Dame commit) – elite all-around player Sam Scaffido – top pitcher and defensive anchor Jimmy Angle – power bat in the middle of the lineup On the mound: Nick Sievert (LHP) – deceptive arm slot, mixes fastball/slider Kettle Moraine emphasizes balance — with speed, power, and developing pitching depth. 🔥 Game Storylines • Early-season matchup at a pro-level ballpark • Veteran lineup vs high-upside talent • Pitching vs power • Classic Eight vs Big Eight caliber competition

The season is over — and the champions are crowned. Tonight on PrepMania Weekly, we break down everything from the WIAA Boys and Girls State Basketball Tournaments, including all five boys champions, the biggest performances of the weekend, and the stories that will carry into next season. 🏀 Boys State Championship Recap We go division-by-division: D5: Reedsville 56, Southwestern 48 First title since 1946. A back-and-forth game decided by composure late. D4: Milwaukee Juneau 62, Cambridge 54 Cambridge led early, but Dooney Johnson took over down the stretch. D3: Racine St. Catherine’s 61, Seymour 41 Defense dominated — 26 turnovers forced and transition control. D2: Whitefish Bay 77, Slinger 46 Most dominant win of the weekend. Pace and shot-making overwhelmed early. D1: Wisconsin Lutheran 57, Madison Memorial 37 Close first half, then total separation. 62% shooting and elite depth. 🔥 3 Biggest Stories from State A Dynasty Begins? Wisconsin Lutheran wins its third straight — and may not be done. MPS Breakthrough Milwaukee Juneau wins Division 4 — first MPS title in 22 years. End of an Era Madison Memorial head coach Steve Collins retires, closing out a remarkable run. 🏆 Girls State Championship Recap Oostburg 64, Wisconsin Dells 37 52% from three — a shooting clinic on the biggest stage. Whitefish Bay 64, Beaver Dam 63 14 lead changes in the best game of the weekend. Late execution decided it. 📊 Final Takeaways The best teams separated late Championship traits showed up under pressure And now… we turn the page ⚾ Baseball season starts now. Hosted by Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau. Subscribe for weekly Wisconsin high school sports coverage on PrepMania.

The final game. The biggest stage. The WIAA Division 1 State Championship features #1 Wisconsin Lutheran (29–0) vs #3 Madison Memorial (27–2) with a state title on the line. 🏆 What’s at Stake The winner is crowned WIAA Division 1 State Champion at the Kohl Center. 🔥 Championship Storylines • Undefeated #1 vs red-hot #3 • Efficiency vs elite shooting • Power vs perimeter • Final game of Championship Saturday One team finishes perfect. The other tries to stop it.

One final game. One gold ball. The WIAA Division 2 State Championship features #1 Slinger (25–4) vs #3 Whitefish Bay (23–6) with a state title on the line. 🏆 What’s at Stake The winner is crowned WIAA Division 2 State Champion at the Kohl Center. 🔥 Championship Storylines • #1 vs #3 matchup • Slinger’s dominance vs Bay’s shooting • Interior power vs perimeter scoring • Nightcap of Championship Saturday Only one leaves with the gold ball.

A heavyweight matchup with a trip to the state championship on the line. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 2: #2 De Pere (25–3) vs #3 Madison Memorial (26–2) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • #2 vs #3 — evenly matched • Elite offenses collide • Championship pedigree vs efficiency • Winner advances to the State Final 🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

The biggest stage. The best teams. One step from the state championship. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 1: #1 Wisconsin Lutheran (28–0) vs #4 Appleton North (24–4) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Undefeated #1 seed • Size vs balance • Championship expectations • Winner advances to the State Final 🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

The second Division 2 semifinal features two high-powered teams battling for a state title opportunity. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 2: #2 West Salem (24–4) vs #3 Whitefish Bay (22–6) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Physical depth vs balanced offense • Rebounding vs shooting • Winner advances to the State Championship 🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

The Division 2 State Semifinals are set — and a trip to the championship is on the line. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 1: #1 Slinger (24–4) vs #4 McFarland (23–5) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Size vs efficiency • Two elite frontcourts • Winner advances to the State Championship 🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania

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 🎧 Audio-only coverage on Zimbrick Honda’s PrepMania One step from a state title.