The Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts captured their first state baseball championship since 1953 on Saturday, defeating Madison Memorial 11-5 in the WIAA Division 1 title game.
Key Performances
Veteran left-hander Bennett Geitner opened the game on the mound, delivering four innings that featured four runs allowed while setting the tone for his teammates.
Reliever Paxton Schuh, who had been sidelined for weeks by a knee injury, returned to the rotation and secured the win, drawing on a 2.29 career ERA and a 7-1 record from earlier in the season.
Offensive Firepower
The Ghosts’ bats erupted early, with Kaden Kress leading the charge by going 3-for-5 with three RBIs and a decisive double in the fifth inning that shifted momentum.
Supporting contributors such as Mike Jenkins, Caleb Liggon, Ezra Liggon, Blake Adams, Carson Gates, Bron Schaefer, Blake Vandeloo and Brayden Jenkins added timely hits and solid defense, helping the team finish the season at 24-7.
Looking Forward
Coach Bron Schaefer praised the collective effort and highlighted the depth of talent that will shape the program’s future, while the community celebrates a victory that will be remembered for generations.