Regional baseball tournament kicks off May 28
The 2026 high school baseball tournament in Central Wisconsin is set to begin on May 28, marking the start of a week‑long battle for supremacy across multiple divisions. Teams from across the region have earned their spots through intense regular‑season play, and the schedule promises a series of high‑stakes matchups.
Among the favorites, Stratford enters the bracket with a 23‑1 record and a first‑round bye, positioning the team as a strong contender for a deep run. Pittsville, riding a 19‑3‑1 season, is chasing its first state title, while Marathon and Wittenberg‑Birnamwood each boast impressive records that could set up pivotal sectional semifinal clashes.
The tournament format pits the top seeds against a series of opponents in single‑elimination play, with Division 1 featuring contests such as New Richmond versus Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln and Wausau West against River Falls. In Division 2, West Salem meets Merrill, and Abbotsford/Colby takes on Mosinee, while Division 3 showcases Owen‑Withee/Thorp versus Prescott and Crandon versus Tomahawk. Division 4 will see Gresham face Assumption and Northland Lutheran square off against Athens.
Beyond the on‑field action, the event underscores the growing popularity of high school baseball in the state, drawing attention from local communities, sponsors, and media outlets. As the tournament unfolds, the outcomes will shape the next chapter for these programs and potentially influence future recruiting pipelines.