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Brillion Today
By the People, for the People
Brillion Lions Clinch Conference Title in Tight Battle
Brillion defeats defending champion Roncalli in defensive struggle to secure first conference title since 2022-23 season.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Brillion Lions boys basketball team defeated the Roncalli Jets 45-33 in a hard-fought matchup on Friday night, clinching the Eastern Wisconsin Conference title. The game was a defensive battle throughout, with the Lions leading just 17-14 at halftime, before pulling away late with a 9-0 scoring run.
Why it matters
This conference title is a major accomplishment for the Brillion Lions, who have been pushing for this goal all season. The win over the defending champion Roncalli Jets also demonstrates the Lions' ability to win tough, physical games against quality opponents.
The details
Brillion, ranked 7th in the FOX 11 Top 11, led just 17-14 at halftime in a game defined by stifling defense from both teams. The Lions were able to pull away late in the second half with a 9-0 scoring run, led by a key 3-pointer from Heath Cousin. Brillion head coach Chad Shimek praised his team's defensive effort, noting that they had to "make some shots" to take control of the game.
- Brillion and Roncalli entered Friday's matchup with the Eastern Wisconsin Conference title on the line.
- A Brillion win would secure the Lions' first conference title since the 2022-23 season.
- Brillion previously defeated Roncalli 44-30 earlier in the season.
The players
Joe Shimek
A senior on the Brillion Lions basketball team.
Chad Shimek
The head coach of the Brillion Lions basketball team.
Heath Cousin
A player for the Brillion Lions who hit a key 3-pointer during their 9-0 scoring run.
What they’re saying
“It's amazing. This gives us a bunch of momentum and you know we'll keep building on it. All year we've been pushing this has been our goal and we got it so it feels great.”
— Joe Shimek, Senior (fox11online.com)
“Any time a team wins a conference championship you've had to do something from beginning of the season to the end and for us to do it against a really good opponent Roncalli, just extremely proud of our guys to really play well from the beginning of the season to the end.”
— Chad Shimek, Head Coach (fox11online.com)
What’s next
The Brillion Lions will look to carry this momentum into the final week of the regular season as they prepare for the postseason.
The takeaway
Brillion's hard-fought conference title victory over defending champion Roncalli demonstrates the Lions' ability to win tough, physical games against quality opponents. This accomplishment is a testament to the team's commitment and discipline throughout the season.
