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Fourth-ranked Ghosts face sixth-ranked Lightning in WIAA Division 1 sectional final

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:49pm

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Appleton North and Kaukauna, two of the top-ranked boys basketball teams in Wisconsin, will face off in a WIAA Division 1 sectional final showdown. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin will provide livestream coverage of the game on Saturday, March 14 at 12:45 p.m.

Why it matters

This high-profile matchup between two of the state's top teams will determine which squad advances to the state tournament. The game is expected to draw significant interest from basketball fans across Wisconsin.

The details

The fourth-ranked Kaukauna Ghosts will take on the sixth-ranked Appleton North Lightning in the WIAA Division 1 sectional final. The winner will earn a spot in the state tournament.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

The players

Kaukauna Ghosts

The fourth-ranked boys basketball team in Wisconsin.

Appleton North Lightning

The sixth-ranked boys basketball team in Wisconsin.

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What’s next

The winner of this sectional final will advance to the WIAA state tournament.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated matchup between two of Wisconsin's top high school basketball programs will showcase the state's deep talent pool and provide an exciting conclusion to the sectional round of the WIAA tournament.