The 2026 high school baseball tournament in Central Wisconsin is set to open on May 28, marking the start of a week‑long battle among the region’s most competitive programs.
Top Seeds and Their Storylines
Stratford enters as the No. 1 seed in Division 3, carrying a 23‑1 record and looking to convert its regular‑season dominance into a deep postseason run.
Pittsville, the No. 1 seed in Division 4, is chasing its first state championship after a strong campaign that has put the program in the spotlight.
Marathon, seeded third in Division 3, brings a 20‑4 record and aims to add another title to a program that has consistently been a contender.
Wittenberg‑Birnamwood, the No. 2 seed in Division 3, hopes to end a 73‑year championship drought that has lingered since the team’s last title.
Division Matchups
Division 1 features a clash between New Richmond and Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln, while Wausau West takes on River Falls.
In Division 2, West Salem will meet Merrill, and Abbotsford/Colby will square off against Mosinee.
Division 3 matchups include Owen‑Withee/Thorp versus Prescott and Crandon versus Tomahawk.
Division 4 pits Gresham against Assumption and Northland Lutheran against Athens, rounding out a slate of promising contests.
With the tournament kicking off soon, fans across the state are eager to see which of these top‑seeded teams will earn a coveted spot in the Madison state tournament.