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Prep Mania
by Wisconsin On Demand
Jesse Nelson and Dennis Semrau bring you coverage of all the local Madison area high school games!
Episodes
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10-20-26 PrepMania Weekly: HS Football Playoff Preview! + Brandon Beckwith Joins!
Riley Jauch and "The Dean" Dennis Semrau break down the playoff brackets from Division 7 all the way to Division 1 across the WIAA High School Football Playoffs! Which Madison-area teams made the playoffs? Which teams could go on a run? We also reveal Zimbrick Honda's presentation of PrepMania...
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10/16/26 - Madison La Follette at Madison Memorial | PrepMania High School Football Week 9
Madison La Follette visits Madison Memorial LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Lancers enter Week 9 with a 4-4 record after defeating Janesville Craig, 31-21, last Friday. A win over Memorial would give La Follette a strong chance to qualify for the WIAA playoffs. Madison...
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PrepMania Weekly: Week 8 WIAA Football Reactions + NEW Week 9 Media Poll
Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly! Wisconsin high school football Week 8 is in the books! 🏈 Riley Jauch and Hall of Famer Dennis Semrau go LIVE to react to the biggest scores, surprises and performances before diving into the Week 9 ESPN Wisconsin Media Poll powered by Pizza Hut. And we're…
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PrepMania Weekly: Week 7 WIAA Football Reactions + NEW Week 8 Media Poll & Bret St. Arnauld Joins!
Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly! Wisconsin high school football Week 7 is in the books! 🏈 Riley Jauch and Hall of Famer Dennis Semrau go LIVE to react to the biggest scores, surprises and performances before diving into the Week 8 ESPN Wisconsin Media Poll powered by Pizza Hut. Which teams…
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10/2/26 - Sun Prairie East at Milton | PrepMania High School Football
Sun Prairie East hits the road to take on Milton LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Cardinals and Red Hawks both enter Week 7 with 3-3 records in an important Badger-Large Conference matchup. Milton is riding a three-game winning streak after edging DeForest, 7-6, last week,...
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LIVE: Week 6 WIAA Football RECAP + Jeff Spiwak Joins! | PrepMania Weekly
Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 6 across Madison and Wisconsin high school sports. This week, we recap the biggest PrepMania Game of the…
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9/25/26 - Verona at Middleton | PrepMania High School Football
Verona hits the road to take on Middleton LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Wildcats enter Week 6 with a 4-1 record, while the Cardinals are 3-2 on the season. Now, these Big Eight Conference rivals meet under the lights in a matchup with major conference implications. Can...
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Week 5 WIAA Football RECAP + Andrew Riley Joins! | PrepMania Weekly
Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 5 across Madison and Wisconsin high school sports. This week, we recap the biggest PrepMania Game of the…
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Week 4 WIAA Football RECAP + Jesse Norris Joins! | PrepMania Weekly
Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 4 across Madison and Wisconsin high school sports. This week, we recap the biggest PrepMania Game of the…
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9/4/26 - Lakeside Lutheran at Lake Mills | PrepMania High School Football
Lakeside Lutheran takes on Lake Mills LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Warriors head across town for a battle with the L-Cats in this week’s PrepMania Game of the Week. Lakeside Lutheran enters the matchup 1-1 after opening the season with a 23-21 win over St. Croix Central...
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8-31-26 PrepMania Weekly: Week 2 WIAA Football RECAP + Dennis Leckwee Interview!
Wisconsin high school football is officially underway! 🏈 Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 2 across Madison and Wisconsin high school…
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8/27/26 - Monona Grove at Madison La Follette | PrepMania High School Football
Monona Grove hits the road to take on La Follette LIVE on Zimbrick Honda’s Presentation of PrepMania! The Silver Eagles enter Week 2 after dominating Janesville Parker, 42-0, in the season opener. Meanwhile, the Lancers are also 1-0 after an impressive 34-16 win over Beloit Memorial. Monona Grove...
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8-24-26 PrepMania Weekly: Week 1 WIAA Football RECAP + Brandon Beckwith Interview!
Wisconsin high school football is officially underway! 🏈 Riley Jauch and the Dean of Madison Area High School Sports, Dennis Semrau, are back for another episode of Zimbrick Honda's PrepMania Weekly, breaking down the biggest storylines from Week 1 across Madison and Wisconsin high school…
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8/20/26 - West De Pere Phantoms at Sun Prairie East Cardinals | PrepMania Football
West De Pere hits the road to take on Sun Prairie East LIVE on Zimbrick Honda's Presentation of PrepMania! Watch the 2026 Wisconsin high school football season opener Thursday, August 20, on ESPN Madison. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 PM CT with kickoff at 7:00 PM CT. Jesse Nelson and Dennis...
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New Madison Memorial Basketball Coach Billy Wilson on Replacing a Legend & Building the Future
Madison Memorial Basketball begins a new chapter. In this exclusive interview with ESPN Madison's Prep Mania, new Madison Memorial head basketball coach Billy Wilson discusses taking over one of Wisconsin's most respected high school basketball programs following the retirement of legendary coach...
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Wisconsin Football's 2027 Recruiting Class is SPECIAL | Nick Osen Breaks Down the Badgers' Future
The Wisconsin Badgers are building one of the nation's top recruiting classes—and Badger247 recruiting insider Nick Osen joins to explain why. In this episode of Prep Mania, Riley Jauch and Dennis Semrau sit down with Nick Osen of Badger247 (247Sports) to discuss Wisconsin football recruiting…
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4-16-26 Sun Prairie East vs. Sun Prairie West | WIAA Baseball | PrepMania
Sun Prairie East vs Sun Prairie West LIVE — it’s a **cross-town rivalry with everything on the line**. The Cardinals and Wolves meet in a high-energy **Battle for Sun Prairie**, bringing intensity, pride, and Big Eight Conference implications to the field. Watch every moment with **LIVE...
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4-13-26 PrepMania Weekly - Baseball Season Is Here | Sun Prairie Baseball Rivalry Preview
Baseball season is here — and teams are already starting to separate. Tonight on PrepMania Weekly, Hunter Vaughn and Dennis Semrau break down the start of the high school baseball season, highlighting which teams are playing the best baseball early and what trends are emerging across the area. We...
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4-6-26 Monona Grove vs Kettle Moraine | WIAA Baseball | PrepMania
PrepMania heads to the diamond. Join us for a high school baseball showdown as Monona Grove takes on Kettle Moraine — live from Lake Country DockHounds Stadium. 🎙️ On the call: Hunter Vaughn & Dennis Semrau 🕓 Pregame coverage: 4:15 PM 📍 Lake Country DockHounds Stadium 🎥 Zimbrick Honda’s...
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3-25-26 PrepMania Weekly - Wisconsin Lutheran 3-Peat, Juneau Breakthrough & State Recap
The season is over — and the champions are crowned. Tonight on PrepMania Weekly, we break down everything from the WIAA Boys and Girls State Basketball Tournaments, including all five boys champions, the biggest performances of the weekend, and the stories that will carry into next season. 🏀…
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3-21-26 WIAA Division 1 State Championship | #1 Wisconsin Lutheran vs #3 Vel Phillips Memorial
The final game. The biggest stage. The WIAA Division 1 State Championship features #1 Wisconsin Lutheran (29–0) vs #3 Madison Memorial (27–2) with a state title on the line. 🏆 What’s at Stake The winner is crowned WIAA Division 1 State Champion at the Kohl Center. 🔥 Championship Storylines •...
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3-21-26 WIAA Division 2 State Championship | #1 Slinger vs #3 Whitefish Bay
One final game. One gold ball. The WIAA Division 2 State Championship features #1 Slinger (25–4) vs #3 Whitefish Bay (23–6) with a state title on the line. 🏆 What’s at Stake The winner is crowned WIAA Division 2 State Champion at the Kohl Center. 🔥 Championship Storylines • #1 vs #3 matchup •...
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3-20-2026 WIAA D1 State Semifinal | #2 De Pere vs #3 Madison Memorial
A heavyweight matchup with a trip to the state championship on the line. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 2: #2 De Pere (25–3) vs #3 Madison Memorial (26–2) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • #2 vs #3 — evenly matched • Elite offenses collide •...
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3-20-2026 WIAA D1 State Semifinal | #1 Wisconsin Lutheran vs #4 Appleton North
The biggest stage. The best teams. One step from the state championship. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 1: #1 Wisconsin Lutheran (28–0) vs #4 Appleton North (24–4) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Undefeated #1 seed • Size vs balance • Championship...
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3-20-26 WIAA D2 State Semifinal | #2 West Salem vs #3 Whitefish Bay
The second Division 2 semifinal features two high-powered teams battling for a state title opportunity. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 2: #2 West Salem (24–4) vs #3 Whitefish Bay (22–6) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Physical depth vs balanced...
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3-20-26 WIAA D2 State Semifinal | #1 Slinger vs #4 McFarland
The Division 2 State Semifinals are set — and a trip to the championship is on the line. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 1: #1 Slinger (24–4) vs #4 McFarland (23–5) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Size vs efficiency • Two elite frontcourts • Winner...
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3-20-26 WIAA D5 State Semifinal | #2 Prentice vs #3 Southwestern
The second Division 5 State Semifinal tips off with a championship berth on the line. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast Game 2: #2 Prentice (24–3) vs #3 Southwestern (23–6) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Efficiency vs balance • Two conference champions • Winner advances to the State Championship 🎧 Audio-only...
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3-20-26 WIAA D5 State Semifinal | #1 Reedsville vs #4 Sheboygan Lutheran
It’s the Division 5 State Semifinals — and a trip to the championship game is on the line. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast Game 1: #1 Reedsville (26–3) vs #4 Sheboygan Lutheran (23–6) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Two elite offenses • Star power on both sides • Winner advances to the State Championship 🎧...
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3-19-26 WIAA D4 State Semifinal | #2 Milwaukee Juneau vs #3 Regis
The second semifinal features two teams built to score — with a trip to the state championship on the line. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 2: #2 Milwaukee Juneau (26–1) vs #3 Regis (22–5) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Elite offense vs elite...
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3-19-26 WIAA D4 State Semifinal | #1 Bonduel vs #4 Cambridge
The march to a state title continues. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 1: #1 Bonduel (25–3) vs #4 Cambridge (19–9) 🔥 Semifinal Storylines • Top seed vs battle-tested underdog • Size vs balance • Winner advances to the State Championship 🎧...
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3-19-26 WIAA D3 State Semifinal | #2 Lake Mills vs #3 Racine St. Catherine’s
The second semifinal features two elite teams with state championship expectations. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 2: #2 Lake Mills (26–2) vs #3 Racine St. Catherine’s (23–4) 🕐 Tip-off: 1:35 PM – Thursday, March 19 🔵 Lake Mills L-Cats…
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3-19-26 WIAA D3 State Semifinal | #1 Seymour vs #4 Saint Croix Central
The Division 3 State Semifinals tip off with a powerhouse vs challenger matchup. 🎧 Audio-only broadcast — Zimbrick Honda’s Championship Presentation of PrepMania Game 1: #1 Seymour (27–1) vs #4 Saint Croix Central (19–9) 🕐 Tip-off: 1:35 PM – Thursday, March 19 🔴 Seymour Thunder (27–1) One of…
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3-18-26 PrepMania Weekly - State Tournament Preview: 5 Divisions, 1 Stage
The best week of the year is here. Five divisions. Three days. One stage — the Kohl Center. Tonight on PrepMania Weekly, we preview the WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament, breaking down every division, every contender, and the biggest storylines heading into championship weekend. 🏀 State...
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Jesse Nelson and Dennis Semrau bring you coverage of all the local Madison area high school games!
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