Kaukauna captures first state baseball crown since 1953

Kaukauna secured its first WIAA Division 1 state baseball championship since 1953 by defeating Madison Memorial 11-5 at Neuroscience Group Field on June 18. After initially trailing 4-1, Kaukauna rallied with five runs in the third inning, instrumental in their success. Starting pitcher Bennett Geitner and recovering pitcher Paxton Schuh contributed effectively on the mound, while Blake Vandeloo and Kaden Kress fueled the offense with key hits. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Kaukauna program, highlighting a strong cohesive team effort throughout the season.

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