
2026 State Baseball Tournament Crowns Four Champions
Kaukauna, Pewaukee, Cedar Grove‑Belgium and Columbus Catholic each captured division titles with dramatic offensive bursts and key pitching performances.
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Kaukauna, Pewaukee, Cedar Grove‑Belgium and Columbus Catholic each captured division titles with dramatic offensive bursts and key pitching performances.

Cedar Grove-Belgium erupted for 12 runs in the opening innings and secured a 13-9 win against Dodgeville, marking the school's inaugural state baseball title.
The Rockets ended a 47‑year championship drought with a hard‑fought win, driven by Coach Tom Race, his son Seth, and standout performances from Carter Schmitz and Ira Hilbelink.
Ira Hilbelink's historic hitting and pitching propel Cedar Grove-Belgium to a 13-4 win over Marathon, setting the stage for a championship showdown.
Four Milwaukee‑area high school baseball programs earned berths in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament, each overcoming distinct challenges on June 9.