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Riley Jauch and "The Dean" Dennis Semrau break down the playoff brackets from Division 7 all the way to Division 1 across the WIAA High School Football Playoffs! Which Madison-area teams made the playoffs? Which teams could go on a run? We also reveal Zimbrick Honda's presentation of PrepMania Level 1 playoff game! It's a Badger Large matchup between Milton and Monona Grove. The Silver Eagles head coach, Brandon Beckwith, joins the show ahead of his team's first playoff game as the number one seed in Division 2! Plus, stick around for Riley and Dennis' state champion picks in every division!

Madison La Follette visits Madison Memorial LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Lancers enter Week 9 with a 4-4 record after defeating Janesville Craig, 31-21, last Friday. A win over Memorial would give La Follette a strong chance to qualify for the WIAA playoffs. Madison Memorial is 6-2 and should make the playoffs win or lose, but a loss could make the Spartans’ postseason path much closer. Memorial will also look to bounce back after a 20-14 loss to Verona ended its five-game winning streak. It’s a Big Eight Conference matchup between two Madison rivals with major playoff implications as the regular season heads toward the finish line! 🏈 Madison La Follette at Madison Memorial 📅 Friday, October 16, 2026 📍 Mansfield Stadium — Madison, WI ⏰ Pregame: 6:30 PM CT | Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT 🎙️ Riley Jauch & Dennis Semrau Watch PrepMania and Wisconsin high school football coverage all season long on ESPN Madison.

Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly! Wisconsin high school football Week 8 is in the books! 🏈 Riley Jauch and Hall of Famer Dennis Semrau go LIVE to react to the biggest scores, surprises and performances before diving into the Week 9 ESPN Wisconsin Media Poll powered by Pizza Hut. And we're joined by WIAA Assistant Director, Jake Beschta, as the WIAA football playoffs are around the corner! Beschta shares insight into the playoff matrix and how teams are determined to be seeded and playoff eligible! Which teams made the biggest statement in Week 8? Who moved up the rankings? Who took a tumble? Riley and Dennis break down the latest results, rankings and storylines from across Wisconsin high school football as the season rolls into the final week of the regular season! Subscribe to ESPN Wisconsin for more Wisconsin high school sports coverage, and listen anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App!

Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly! Wisconsin high school football Week 7 is in the books! 🏈 Riley Jauch and Hall of Famer Dennis Semrau go LIVE to react to the biggest scores, surprises and performances before diving into the Week 8 ESPN Wisconsin Media Poll powered by Pizza Hut. Which teams made the biggest statement in Week 7? Who moved up the rankings? Who took a tumble? Riley and Dennis break down the latest results, rankings and storylines from across Wisconsin high school football as the season rolls into Week 8. And Mount Horeb/Barneveld head coach, Bret St. Arnauld, joins the show ahead of the Vikings' matchup with Stoughton on Friday for Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Game of the Week! Subscribe to ESPN Wisconsin for more Wisconsin high school sports coverage, and listen anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App!

Sun Prairie East hits the road to take on Milton LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Cardinals and Red Hawks both enter Week 7 with 3-3 records in an important Badger-Large Conference matchup. Milton is riding a three-game winning streak after edging DeForest, 7-6, last week, while Sun Prairie East will look to bounce back after a 56-21 loss to Monona Grove. Can the Cardinals get back on track, or will Milton keep its winning streak alive at home? 🏈 Sun Prairie East at Milton 📅 Friday, October 2, 2026 📍 Jerry Schliem Stadium — Milton, WI Watch PrepMania and Wisconsin high school football coverage all season long on ESPN Madison.

Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 6 across Madison and Wisconsin high school sports. This week, we recap the biggest PrepMania Game of the Week before diving into the latest ESPN Wisconsin Power Rankings powered by Pizza Hut. Plus, Milton football head coach, Jeff Spiwak, joins the show ahead of the Red Hawks matchup against Sun Prairie East this Friday on Zimbrick Honda's presentation of PrepMania! Subscribe to ESPN Madison for the latest Wisconsin high school sports coverage, game highlights, interviews, rankings and analysis from PrepMania.

Verona hits the road to take on Middleton LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Wildcats enter Week 6 with a 4-1 record, while the Cardinals are 3-2 on the season. Now, these Big Eight Conference rivals meet under the lights in a matchup with major conference implications. Can Verona keep its momentum rolling, or will Middleton defend home turf and make a statement against one of the area’s top teams? 🏈 Verona at Middleton 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 📍 Middleton High School — Middleton, WI 🎙️ Riley Jauch & Dennis Semrau Watch PrepMania and Wisconsin high school football coverage all season long on ESPN Madison. Subscribe to ESPN Madison on YouTube for more Wisconsin sports coverage and listen live on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 5 across Madison and Wisconsin high school sports. This week, we recap the biggest PrepMania Game of the Week before diving into the latest ESPN Wisconsin Power Rankings powered by Pizza Hut. Plus, Verona football head coach, Andrew RIley, joins the show ahead of his team's crucial showdown with Big Eight rival, Middleton. The Cardinals ended the Wildcats' three-year run of Big Eight Conference titles last season, now the two foes meet in Middleton this Friday on Homecoming. Subscribe to ESPN Madison for the latest Wisconsin high school sports coverage, game highlights, interviews, rankings and analysis from PrepMania.

Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 4 across Madison and Wisconsin high school sports. This week, we recap the biggest PrepMania Game of the Week before diving into the latest ESPN Wisconsin Power Rankings powered by Pizza Hut. Subscribe to ESPN Madison for the latest Wisconsin high school sports coverage, game highlights, interviews, rankings and analysis from PrepMania.

Lakeside Lutheran takes on Lake Mills LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Warriors head across town for a battle with the L-Cats in this week’s PrepMania Game of the Week. Lakeside Lutheran enters the matchup 1-1 after opening the season with a 23-21 win over St. Croix Central before falling to Edgewood, 48-14. Meanwhile, Lake Mills is also 1-1 after bouncing back from a season-opening loss to Freedom with an explosive 66-38 victory over McFarland. Now, these two Lake Mills programs meet under the lights with the Warriors looking to bounce back and the L-Cats looking to carry their offensive momentum into Week 3. 🏈 Lakeside Lutheran at Lake Mills 📅 Friday, September 4, 2026 📍 L-Cat Stadium — Lake Mills, WI ⏰ Pregame: 6:30 PM CT | Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT 🎙️ Lance Davis & Dennis Semrau Catch PrepMania and Wisconsin high school football coverage all season long on ESPN Madison. Subscribe to ESPN Madison on YouTube for more Wisconsin sports coverage and listen live on the ESPN Wisconsin App. Presented by Zimbrick Honda

Wisconsin high school football is officially underway! 🏈 Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 2 across Madison and Wisconsin high school sports. This week, we recap the biggest PrepMania Game of the Week before diving into the latest ESPN Wisconsin Power Rankings powered by Pizza Hut. Subscribe to ESPN Madison for the latest Wisconsin high school sports coverage, game highlights, interviews, rankings and analysis from PrepMania.

Monona Grove hits the road to take on La Follette LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Silver Eagles enter Week 2 after dominating Janesville Parker, 42-0, in the season opener. Meanwhile, the Lancers are also 1-0 after an impressive 34-16 win over Beloit Memorial. Monona Grove has won five straight against La Follette, but the Lancers’ explosive offense—including 425 total yards in Week 1—will present a major challenge at Lussier Stadium. 🏈 Monona Grove at La Follette 📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026 📍 Lussier Stadium — Madison, WI ⏰ Pregame: 6:30 PM CT | Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT 🎙️ Jesse Nelson & Dennis Semrau Catch PrepMania and Wisconsin high school football coverage all season long on ESPN Madison. Subscribe to ESPN Madison on YouTube for more Wisconsin sports coverage and listen live on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

Wisconsin high school football is officially underway! 🏈 Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 1 across Madison and Wisconsin high school sports. This week, we recap two of the biggest PrepMania Games of the Week, including West De Pere vs. Sun Prairie East and Verona vs. Oak Creek, before diving into the latest ESPN Wisconsin Power Rankings powered by Pizza Hut. Plus, Monona Grove head coach Brandon Beckwith joins the show to discuss his team's season opener and look ahead to Thursday night's huge matchup against Madison La Follette and new head coach Toren Young. On this week's PrepMania Weekly: 🏈 Week 1 Recap: West De Pere takes down Sun Prairie East 🏈 Verona vs. Oak Creek: Is Verona back on top of the Big 8? 📊 ESPN Wisconsin Power Rankings: Who moved into — and out of — the Top 10? 🎙️ Brandon Beckwith Interview: The Monona Grove head coach previews the matchup with La Follette 🔥 PrepMania On-Deck: Previewing Monona Grove vs. Madison La Follette and more upcoming Wisconsin high school football Subscribe to ESPN Madison for the latest Wisconsin high school sports coverage, game highlights, interviews, rankings and analysis from PrepMania.

West De Pere hits the road to take on Sun Prairie East LIVE on Zimbrick Honda's Presentation of PrepMania! Watch the 2026 Wisconsin high school football season opener Thursday, August 20, on ESPN Madison. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 PM CT with kickoff at 7:00 PM CT. Jesse Nelson and Dennis Semrau are on the call as the West De Pere Phantoms visit the Sun Prairie East Cardinals. 🏈 West De Pere at Sun Prairie East 📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026 ⏰ Pregame: 6:30 PM CT | Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT 🎙️ Jesse Nelson & Dennis Semrau Catch PrepMania and Wisconsin high school football coverage all season long on ESPN Madison. Subscribe to ESPN Madison on YouTube for more Wisconsin sports coverage and listen live on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

Madison Memorial Basketball begins a new chapter. In this exclusive interview with ESPN Madison's Prep Mania, new Madison Memorial head basketball coach Billy Wilson discusses taking over one of Wisconsin's most respected high school basketball programs following the retirement of legendary coach Steve Collins. Wilson shares what he learned from coaching alongside Collins, his vision for the Spartans, why relationships matter more than wins, and the culture he hopes to build as Memorial enters a new era. The conversation also covers Wilson's own playing career at Memorial, coaching at his alma mater, developing student-athletes, multi-sport participation, and the emotional journey of helping lead the team following the passing of teammate Trey Von Harris. Topics include: Taking over for legendary coach Steve Collins Billy Wilson's coaching philosophy Building culture through accountability and relationships Changes coming to Madison Memorial Basketball Man-to-man defense and playing a faster style Coaching at his alma mater The importance of teacher-coaches Encouraging multi-sport athletes Lessons from Memorial's state tournament runs Leading through adversity after the loss of Trey Von Harris What success looks like in Year 1 Whether you're a Madison Memorial fan, Wisconsin high school basketball supporter, coach, parent, or player, this conversation offers an inside look at leadership, culture, and the future of one of the state's premier basketball programs.