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  1. 3-3-26 PrepMania Weekly - Girls Tournament Shake-Up + WIAA’s Melissa Gehring Joins

    1 DAY AGO

    3-3-26 PrepMania Weekly - Girls Tournament Shake-Up + WIAA’s Melissa Gehring Joins

    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.

    46 min
  2. 2-23-26 PrepMania Weekly - Building the WIAA D1 Boys Bracket + La Follette Coach Will Green Joins

    24 FEB

    2-23-26 PrepMania Weekly - Building the WIAA D1 Boys Bracket + La Follette Coach Will Green Joins

    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. Join the live chat with your bracket picks and predictions, and subscribe for weekly Wisconsin high school basketball coverage on PrepMania.

    48 min
  3. 2-21-26 De Pere Redbirds vs. Middleton Cardinals Boys Basketball on Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania

    22 FEB

    2-21-26 De Pere Redbirds vs. Middleton Cardinals Boys Basketball on Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania

    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

    1h 43m
  4. 2-20-26 Mount Horeb Vikings vs McFarland Spartans Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    21 FEB

    2-20-26 Mount Horeb Vikings vs McFarland Spartans Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    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.

    1h 36m
  5. 2-18-26 PrepMania Weekly: McFarland vs Mount Horeb Preview + WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament Breakdown

    19 FEB

    2-18-26 PrepMania Weekly: McFarland vs Mount Horeb Preview + WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament Breakdown

    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.

    45 min
  6. 2-17-26 Verona Wildcats vs Middleton Cardinals Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    18 FEB

    2-17-26 Verona Wildcats vs Middleton Cardinals Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    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.

    2h 18m
  7. 2-10-26 Verona Wildcats vs Madison La Follette Lancers Girls Basketball - PrepMania

    11 FEB

    2-10-26 Verona Wildcats vs Madison La Follette Lancers Girls Basketball - PrepMania

    Tuesday Night Hoops on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania features a massive Big Eight Conference matchup as Verona travels to Madison La Follette with conference positioning on the line. Both teams enter tied atop the Big Eight standings at 12–3, making this a pivotal late-season showdown. Verona (16–4 overall) looks to complete the season sweep after a 69–59 win back in December, while Madison La Follette (16–3 overall) aims to defend home court and tighten its grip on first place. ⭐ Players to Watch Macy Stremlow (Verona) – 22.7 PPG, 11.3 RPG, one of the most dominant players in the conference Nyajuacni Riak (Madison La Follette) – Averaging 28.0 PPG and 12.3 RPG, a generational sophomore nearing 1,000 career points Verona brings one of the league’s best defenses, allowing just 44.5 points per game, while La Follette averages over 75 points per contest behind an up-tempo attack and a deep rotation. 🎙️ On the call: Riley Jauch and Dennis Semrau 🏀 Conference: Big Eight 📍 Location: Madison La Follette High School 📺 Watch live on: ESPN Wisconsin App & ESPN Madison YouTube Channel Tuesday Night Hoops on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania delivers the biggest games, the biggest stars, and the best high school basketball in Wisconsin.

    1h 37m
  8. 2-10-26 PrepMania Weekly LIVE from Madison La Follette High School

    11 FEB

    2-10-26 PrepMania Weekly LIVE from Madison La Follette High School

    PrepMania Weekly is live coming to you from Madison La Follette High School. Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau host live as we preview a massive Big 8 girls basketball matchup between Verona and Madison La Follette, two teams tied atop the conference standings at 12–3. 🏀 Game Preview: Verona at Madison La Follette Verona enters at 16–4 overall, averaging 67.6 points per game while allowing just 44.5, led by standout sophomore Macy Stremlow (22.7 PPG, 11.3 RPG) and senior Alli Jirsa (14.4 PPG, 2.8 steals/game) Madison La Follette comes in 16–3 overall, scoring 75.5 points per game, anchored by sophomore phenom Nyajuacni Riak, who averages 28.0 points and 12.3 rebounds per game and is closing in on 1,000 career points The first meeting went to Verona 69–59, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with conference title implications. 📊 Pizza Hut Power Rankings We break down this week’s Pizza Hut Power Rankings, discussing where Big 8 teams landed, which squads are trending up, and which rankings are sparking debate across the state. 🎙️ Special Guest Verona head coach Lexy Richardson joins the show to talk about her program, navigating Big 8 play, player development, and the keys to tonight’s matchup. Richardson is in her third season at Verona with a remarkable 66–8 record and two conference titles 👇 On tonight’s show: Verona vs. Madison La Follette girls basketball preview Key players and matchup breakdowns Pizza Hut Power Rankings discussion Interview with Verona head coach Lexy Richardson 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for weekly Wisconsin high school sports coverage on PrepMania Weekly.

    36 min
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