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

  1. 2-6-26 Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans vs Verona Wildcats Girls Basketball - PrepMania

    1 DAY AGO

    2-6-26 Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans vs Verona Wildcats Girls Basketball - PrepMania

    A Big Eight Conference heavyweight battle takes center stage on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania as Verona hosts Madison Memorial in a pivotal girls basketball showdown. Both teams sit near the top of the conference standings, with Verona (12–2 Big Eight, 16–3 overall) and Madison Memorial (11–3 Big Eight, 15–5 overall) chasing conference leader Madison La Follette. This matchup also comes with plenty of history — Memorial handed Verona a 63–56 loss back in December, snapping the Wildcats’ 64-game Big Eight winning streak. ⭐ Players to Watch Macy Stremlow (Verona) – One of the top scorers in the conference, averaging over 22 points per game Avery Blue (Madison Memorial) – All-time Spartan scoring leader and Big Eight record holder for career three-pointers. Verona boasts one of the stingiest defenses in the league, allowing just 43.5 points per game, while Memorial plays at one of the fastest tempos in the state, averaging nearly 80 points per contest. Conference positioning, momentum, and bragging rights are all on the line. 🎙️ On the call: Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau 📍 Location: Verona High School 🏀 Conference: Big Eight 📺 Watch live on: ESPN Wisconsin App & ESPN Madison YouTube Channel Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania brings you the biggest matchups, the biggest moments, and the best high school basketball in Wisconsin.

    1h 48m
  2. 2-3-26 Verona Wildcats at Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    4 DAYS AGO

    2-3-26 Verona Wildcats at Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    🏀 Big Eight Conference boys basketball takes center stage in Madison! The Verona Wildcats head to Madison Memorial for a massive conference showdown between two of the top teams in the Big Eight. Memorial enters the night with just one loss on the season — a December 6 defeat at Verona, setting the stage for a high-energy rematch with conference implications. 🎙️ On the Call: Hunter Vaughn and “The Dean of Area High School Sports” Dennis Semrau bring you live play-by-play and expert analysis all night long. 🔥 Game Storylines: Memorial sits atop the Big Eight standings with a dominant record and home-court advantage Verona leads the conference in scoring margin and looks to sweep the season series A rematch of a December battle that could shape the Big Eight title race and postseason seeding 📍 Location: Madison Memorial High School 🏀 Sport: Boys High School Basketball 🏆 Conference: Big Eight 📲 Like, comment, and subscribe for complete coverage of Madison-area high school basketball, including live games, conference matchups, and PrepMania broadcasts all season long!

    2h 7m
  3. 2-2-26 PrepMania Weekly - Steve Collins joins the show!

    5 DAYS AGO

    2-2-26 PrepMania Weekly - Steve Collins joins the show!

    PrepMania Weekly is back with a Big 8 spotlight and a massive boys basketball preview. We break down the latest Pizza Hut Power Rankings, examining how conference play is shaping statewide perception and which teams are making the strongest case as the season heats up. 🏀 Big 8 Boys Breakdown & Game Preview We preview a huge boys basketball matchup between Madison Memorial and Verona, two teams sitting at the top of the Big 8 standings. Madison Memorial enters with a 16–1 overall record, a perfect 11–0 mark against conference opponents, and a strong +17.9 point differential, establishing themselves as one of the most complete teams in the league. Verona counters at 13–2 overall, with a 10–1 conference record and a league-best +20.4 point differential, showcasing balance on both ends of the floor. With both teams unbeaten against sub-.500 competition and near-identical conference records, this matchup has major implications for the Big 8 title race. 🔥 Special Guest at 6:30 PM We’re joined by Madison Memorial boys basketball head coach Steve Collins, who shares insight on his team’s season, the Big 8 grind, and preparing for a high-stakes matchup against Verona. 👇 In tonight’s show: Pizza Hut Power Rankings breakdown Big 8 boys standings update Memorial vs Verona game preview Interview with Madison Memorial head coach Steve Collins (6:30) 📣 Join the conversation live Who has the edge in the Big 8? How should the Power Rankings look? Drop your questions and takes in the chat. 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for weekly Wisconsin high school basketball coverage from PrepMania.

    46 min
  4. 1-28-26 PrepMania Weekly - Lexy Richardson joins the show

    29 JAN

    1-28-26 PrepMania Weekly - Lexy Richardson joins the show

    🏀 PrepMania Weekly is back with a full standings and rankings breakdown across Wisconsin high school basketball. This week, we dive into the latest conference rankings for the Big 8 and Badger Large in both boys and girls basketball, using updated standings to show who’s in control — and who’s closing the gap. In the Big 8 boys standings, Verona, Middleton, and Madison Memorial sit at the top of the conference, setting up a tightly contested race as head-to-head matchups begin to carry major weight. We break down what separates the top tier, where the pressure points are, and how the rest of the conference stacks up chasing the leaders. On the Badger Large girls side, Waunakee continues to lead the way with a 14–1 overall record, dominant conference play, and one of the best point differentials in the league. Monona Grove and Beaver Dam remain firmly in the mix as the standings tighten and postseason positioning starts to matter. We also break down the latest Pizza Hut Power Rankings, discussing where conference performance is influencing statewide perception, which teams may be undervalued, and which rankings are sparking the most debate. 🔥 Special Guest at 6:30 We’re joined by Verona girls basketball head coach Lexy Richardson, who talks about building consistency, navigating Big 8 play, and what it takes to compete week in and week out at a high level. 👇 In this episode: Big 8 boys conference standings (Verona, Middleton, Madison Memorial) Big 8 girls conference rankings Badger Large boys & girls standings breakdown Pizza Hut Power Rankings analysis Interview with Verona girls basketball coach Lexy Richardson (6:30) 📣 Join the conversation Who should be higher? Who’s being overlooked? Drop your takes in the comments. 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for weekly Wisconsin high school basketball coverage, rankings, and interviews.

    44 min
  5. 1-27-26 Mount Horeb vs. Edgewood GBB - PrepMania

    28 JAN

    1-27-26 Mount Horeb vs. Edgewood GBB - PrepMania

    🏀 Badger Small Conference girls basketball showdown! Tune in as Mount Horeb travels to face Edgewood in a key Badger Small Conference matchup with major implications in the league standings. Edgewood enters the night sitting atop the conference, while Mount Horeb looks to close the gap in a tightly contested race. 🎙️ On the Call: Riley Jauch and “The Dean of Area High School Sports” Dennis Semrau bring you live play-by-play and expert analysis throughout the game. 🔥 Why This Game Matters: Edgewood leads the Badger Small Conference with a strong overall and home record Mount Horeb sits right in the middle of the standings, fighting for position and momentum Conference games often play a major role in postseason seeding and confidence heading into February 📅 Date: Saturday ⏰ Tip-Off: 7:15 PM 🏀 Sport: Girls High School Basketball 🏆 Conference: Badger Small 📍 Location: Edgewood High School 📲 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Wisconsin high school girls basketball, conference showdowns, live broadcasts, and highlights all season long!

    1h 48m
  6. 1/20/26 Monona Grove vs Oregon Boys Basketball

    21 JAN

    1/20/26 Monona Grove vs Oregon Boys Basketball

    The Oregon Panthers host the Monona Grove Silver Eagles in a Badger Conference battle. 🎙️ On the call: Hunter Vaughn & Dennis Semrau ⏰ Pregame: 7:00 PM 🏀 Tipoff: 7:15 PM Tune in for full coverage, highlights, and live play-by-play with PrepMania.

    1h 32m
  7. 1/15/26 Waunakee Warriors vs. Monona Grove Silver Eagles Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    16 JAN

    1/15/26 Waunakee Warriors vs. Monona Grove Silver Eagles Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    Get ready for Madison-area boys basketball action as Waunakee travels to take on Monona Grove in a highly anticipated matchup between two competitive programs. Listen back to Waunakee's thrilling double overtime win at Monona Grove! 🎙️ On the Call: Riley Jauch and “The Dean of Area High School Sports” Dennis Semrau bring you live play-by-play and expert analysis from start to finish. 📲 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Madison-area high school basketball, live broadcasts, highlights, and interviews throughout the season!

    2h 20m
  8. 1/13/26 Verona vs. Middleton Boys Basketball

    14 JAN

    1/13/26 Verona vs. Middleton Boys Basketball

    The Verona Wildcats host the Middleton Cardinals, with sole possession of first place on the line as both teams enter 6–0 in conference play. 🎙️ On the call: Riley Jauch & Dennis Semrau ⏰ Pregame: 6:45 PM 🏀 Tipoff: 7:15 PM Tune in for full coverage, highlights, and live play-by-play with PrepMania.

    2h 26m
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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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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
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