Updated March 20, 2026, 8:41 p.m. CT
Wisconsin Lutheran’s Zavier Zens (23) dunks towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61.
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Appleton North High School’s Will Sweeney (1) towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Riley Walz (2) throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kinston Knueppel (34) is fouled by Appleton North’s Matthew Rosplochowski (2) throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Appleton North High School’s Ben Zdzieblowski (14) towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Zavier Zens (23) throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kager Knueppel (1) elevates for a shot over Appleton North’s Ben Zdzieblowski (14) throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Appleton North High School’s Nathan Ramus (4) towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Jamail Sewell (32) elevates for 2 towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Appleton North High School’s Will Sweeney (1) towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Riley Walz (2) throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kinston Knueppel (34) is fouled by Appleton North’s Ben Zdzieblowski (14) throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Appleton North High School’s Matthew Rosplochowski (2) towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Zavier Zens (23) throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kinston Knueppel (34) shoots from the road towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Appleton North High School’s Matthew Rosplochowski (2) towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Zavier Zens (23) throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kendall Newman (24) brings the ball downcourt towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Appleton North High School towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Jamail Sewell (32) towards Appleton North High School throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran boys basketball head coach Ryan Walz talks along with his crew throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation towards Appleton North on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61.
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Appleton North High School’s Evan Ryan (11) towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Kager Knueppel (1)throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Zavier Zens (23) breaks round Appleton North’s Ben Zdzieblowski (14) throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Appleton North’s Nathan Ramus (4) blocks a shot by Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kager Knueppel (1) throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Zavier Zens (23) breaks round Appleton North’s Nathan Ramus (4) throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kendall Newman (24) grabs a rebound towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kager Knueppel (1) elevates for a shot over Appleton North’s Nathan Ramus (4) throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Lutheran boys basketball head coach Ryan Walz reacts to a name throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation towards Appleton North on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61.
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Zavier Zens (23) elevates for 2 towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kager Knueppel (1) elevates for 2 towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kager Knueppel (1) elevates for 3 towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61.
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Wisconsin Lutheran’s Kager Knueppel (1) takes one to the ring towards Appleton North throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Appleton North High School’s Matthew Rosplochowski (2) reacts after hitting a 3-pointer towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran college students cheer on their crew throughout their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation towards Appleton North on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61.
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Appleton North High School’s Ben Zdzieblowki (14) gathers the ball as Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Kager Knueppel (1) and Kinston Knueppel (34) defend him throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Matthew Rosplochowski (2) shoots the ball towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Kager Knueppel (1) reacts after hitting a 3-pointer towards Appleton North High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Grant Hardy (5) goes up for a layup towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Will Sweeney (1) places up a shot towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Evan Ryan (11) reacts after drawing an offensive foul towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School head coach Chris Kellett provides directions to Will Sweeney (1) throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Will Sweeney (1) dives to avoid wasting a free all from going out of bounds towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Will Sweeney (1) passes out of a entice as he falls to the ground alongside the baseline towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Grant Hardy (5) reacts after dropping towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School head coach Chris Kellett consoles Grant Hardy (5) as they stroll off the court docket after dropping towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Matthew Rosplochowski (2) reacts after a teammate known as for a foul towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout a Division 1 semifinal recreation on the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran gained the sport, 68-61. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School gamers react following their loss to Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Appleton North High School’s Grant Hardy (5) and Will Sweeney (1) embrace following their loss towards Wisconsin Lutheran High School throughout their Division 1 semifinal recreation in the WIAA state boys basketball event on Friday March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Appleton North 68-61. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Lutheran college students have a good time their crew’s 68-61 victory over Appleton North in the WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball recreation on Friday, March 20, 2026, on the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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