News Summary

The WIAA girls state basketball tournament is in full swing at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, with semifinal matches completed and championship games on the horizon. Division 5 semifinals will commence tomorrow morning, featuring top-ranked teams battling for their chance at glory. Key performances have already emerged, particularly in Division 4, where St. Mary Catholic and Cuba City secured spots in the championship after impressive victories. Fans can expect thrilling gameplay as the tournament heads towards its exciting finale this weekend.

Excitement Builds in Ashwaubenon as WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament Heats Up!

This past week, the WIAA girls state basketball tournament has been buzzing with energy, as teams from all around the state flocked to the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon to showcase their hard work and talent. With the semifinals now wrapped up, we’re gearing up for an exhilarating weekend as Division 3 and Division 4 teams have secured their places in Saturday’s championship games!

What’s Happening Next?

As we eagerly await the championship matches, the tournament continues tomorrow morning! If you’re a fan of high school basketball, you won’t want to miss the action. The Division 5 semifinals kick off bright and early at 9:05 a.m. with two fantastic matchups:

  • No. 1 seed Assumption (27-1) facing off against No. 4 seed Owen-Withee (25-4).
  • No. 2 seed Lourdes Academy (24-5) going head-to-head with No. 3 seed Barneveld (21-7) right after the first game.

Then, don’t forget about the Division 2 semifinals that are set for 1:35 p.m., where we’ll see:

  • No. 1 seed Edgewood (27-1) battle it out against No. 4 Rice Lake (23-5).
  • No. 2 seed Wauwatosa East (27-1) against No. 3 seed West De Pere (23-5).

The day will wrap up with the top teams in Division 1, featuring:

  • No. 1 seed Kimberly (27-1) squaring off against No. 4 seed Appleton East (19-8) at 6:35 p.m.
  • No. 2 seed Arrowhead (25-3) will take on No. 3 seed Muskego (24-4) in what promises to be a heated matchup right after!

Dive into Division 4 Action

Now, let’s talk about the thrilling victories in Division 4. St. Mary Catholic is all set to face Cuba City in the championship after impressive wins in their semifinals. St. Mary Catholic came out swinging against Durand-Arkansaw, clinching a 58-45 win. Key players for St. Mary were Nolie Anderson, who lit up the scoreboard with 24 points, and Emily Vogel, who contributed 19 points. On the other side, Durand-Arkansaw’s Emma Hoyt wasn’t far behind with 16 points.

Cuba City, holding the No. 4 seed, pulled off a thrilling victory against the top-seeded Prairie School, finishing at 68-63. Ella Vosberg was the star of the show, scoring 28 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Cuba City capitalized on their inside play, outscoring Prairie School in the paint 38-32. Their hustle on the boards, earning 17 offensive rebounds out of a total of 48, was crucial to their success.

Looking Ahead

As we look to the finale, here’s a little more about what’s been happening. The Prairie School wrapped up their season with an impressive record of 26-3, marking their second consecutive semifinal appearance. Unfortunately, they just couldn’t overcome the challenge posed by the passionate Cuba City team.

St. Mary Catholic has also been hitting their shots efficiently, converting at an impressive rate of 44.8% from the field during their semifinal showdown. We can expect nothing less than high stakes and spirited gameplay in the upcoming championship game!

Mark your calendars, folks! The Division 4 championship game is set to take place on Saturday, following the Division 5 championship. Basketball fans, be sure to catch the action live, with tickets available at the venue and online!

The competition has certainly been fierce among these talented young athletes, and it’s clear that this tournament has something special in store for us all!

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