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Prep Mania

Prep Mania

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  • 2-18-26 PrepMania Weekly: McFarland vs Mount Horeb Preview + WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament Breakdown

    2-18-26 PrepMania Weekly: McFarland vs Mount Horeb Preview + WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament Breakdown
    Feb 19 2026
    PrepMania Weekly is live tonight as we break down conference races and the road to the postseason. 🏀 Game Preview: McFarland vs Mount Horeb Two of the top teams in the conference collide: McFarland (18–4, 10–2 conference) Averaging 75.2 points per game while allowing just 56.0, boasting a strong +19.3 point differential and one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Mount Horeb (17–5, 9–3 conference) Allowing just 54.1 points per game, with a +10.6 scoring margin, and a proven ability to win both at home and on the road. With Sauk Prairie also sitting at 10–2 in conference play, every result matters down the stretch. We break down what this matchup means in the standings and what could decide it. 🎙 Special Guest McFarland head coach Jeff Meinholdt joins the show to talk about his team’s strong season, navigating the conference race, and preparing for Mount Horeb. 🏆 Girls Basketball Bracket Breakdown We also take a deep dive into the girls basketball bracket, including: Arrowhead (21–2) as a top seed Waunakee (20–3) positioned for a deep run Strong Big 8 representation with Verona (18–5), Madison Memorial (18–5), and Madison La Follette (18–4) Key first-round matchups across the region We’ll highlight potential second-round showdowns, upset watch games, and which paths look toughest on paper.
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    45 mins
  • 2-17-26 Verona Wildcats vs Middleton Cardinals Boys Basketball - PrepMania

    2-17-26 Verona Wildcats vs Middleton Cardinals Boys Basketball - PrepMania
    Feb 18 2026
    Tuesday Night Hoops on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania brings you a Big 8 rivalry rematch as Verona travels to Middleton. The first meeting was an instant classic — Middleton won 72–70 in overtime. Now the Wildcats look for revenge on the road in a game with major conference implications. 🏆 Big 8 Standings Impact Middleton: 13–1 conference (18–2 overall), averaging 79.6 points per game Verona: 12–3 conference (15–4 overall), allowing just 57.9 points per game Both teams sit near the top of a loaded Big 8 race led by Madison Memorial (14–1). Middleton has been dominant at home, going 6–1, while Verona enters 8–1 on the road. Offense meets defense in what should be another tight battle between two conference contenders. 🎙️ On the call: Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau 📍 Live from Middleton High School 📺 Streaming on the ESPN Wisconsin App & ESPN Madison YouTube Channel Tuesday Night Hoops delivers the biggest rivalries, conference drama, and high school basketball at its best — only on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania.
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • 2-10-26 Verona Wildcats vs Madison La Follette Lancers Girls Basketball - PrepMania

    2-10-26 Verona Wildcats vs Madison La Follette Lancers Girls Basketball - PrepMania
    Feb 11 2026
    Tuesday Night Hoops on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania features a massive Big Eight Conference matchup as Verona travels to Madison La Follette with conference positioning on the line. Both teams enter tied atop the Big Eight standings at 12–3, making this a pivotal late-season showdown. Verona (16–4 overall) looks to complete the season sweep after a 69–59 win back in December, while Madison La Follette (16–3 overall) aims to defend home court and tighten its grip on first place. ⭐ Players to Watch Macy Stremlow (Verona) – 22.7 PPG, 11.3 RPG, one of the most dominant players in the conference Nyajuacni Riak (Madison La Follette) – Averaging 28.0 PPG and 12.3 RPG, a generational sophomore nearing 1,000 career points Verona brings one of the league’s best defenses, allowing just 44.5 points per game, while La Follette averages over 75 points per contest behind an up-tempo attack and a deep rotation. 🎙️ On the call: Riley Jauch and Dennis Semrau 🏀 Conference: Big Eight 📍 Location: Madison La Follette High School 📺 Watch live on: ESPN Wisconsin App & ESPN Madison YouTube Channel Tuesday Night Hoops on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania delivers the biggest games, the biggest stars, and the best high school basketball in Wisconsin.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
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