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Jesse Nelson and Dennis Semrau bring you coverage of all the local Madison area high school games!

  1. 3-14-26 #1 Vel Phillips Memorial vs. #3 Verona Area - WIAA Sectional Final

    1H AGO

    3-14-26 #1 Vel Phillips Memorial vs. #3 Verona Area - WIAA Sectional Final

    Prep Mania

    2h 6m
  2. 3-12-26 #1 Madison Memorial vs #5 Middleton - WIAA Sectional Semifinal

    1D AGO

    3-12-26 #1 Madison Memorial vs #5 Middleton - WIAA Sectional Semifinal

    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!

    1h 43m
  3. 3-9-26 PrepMania Weekly - Middleton vs Memorial Preview + State Tournament Breakdown

    4D AGO

    3-9-26 PrepMania Weekly - Middleton vs Memorial Preview + State Tournament Breakdown

    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.

    45 min
  4. 3-7-26 Madison West Regents vs Verona Wildcats Boys Basketball Regional Final - PrepMania

    6D AGO

    3-7-26 Madison West Regents vs Verona Wildcats Boys Basketball Regional Final - PrepMania

    Win and move on. 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.

    1h 50m
  5. 3-7-26 Milton Red Hawks vs Elkhorn Elks Girls Basketball Sectional Final - PrepMania

    6D AGO

    3-7-26 Milton Red Hawks vs Elkhorn Elks Girls Basketball Sectional Final - PrepMania

    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.

    1h 30m
  6. 3-6-26 Madison West Regents vs Oregon Panthers Boys Basketball Regional Semifinal - PrepMania

    MAR 7

    3-6-26 Madison West Regents vs Oregon Panthers Boys Basketball Regional Semifinal - PrepMania

    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.

    1h 55m
  7. 3-5-26 Girls Sectional Semifinal: #1 Edgewood Crusaders vs #2 Milton Red Hawks

    MAR 6

    3-5-26 Girls Sectional Semifinal: #1 Edgewood Crusaders vs #2 Milton Red Hawks

    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)

    1h 50m
  8. 3-3-26 PrepMania Weekly - Girls Tournament Shake-Up + WIAA’s Melissa Gehring Joins

    MAR 4

    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
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Jesse Nelson and Dennis Semrau bring you coverage of all the local Madison area high school games!

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    Wisconsin On Demand
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
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