Top High School Athletes Shine in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac

Standout performances in baseball, soccer, track and field highlight regional talent

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:08pm

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High school athletes in the Oshkosh and Fond du Lac areas delivered impressive performances across multiple sports from April 6-12, including dominant pitching, power hitting, and record-breaking track and field results.

Why it matters

These roundups highlight the top talent in the Oshkosh and Fond du Lac area, showcasing the region's athletic excellence and providing recognition for the hard work and dedication of these student-athletes.

The details

Standout performances included Tillman Madigan's 11-strikeout game for Laconia baseball, Gabi Pereira da Silva's two-goal, one-assist effort for Oshkosh North girls soccer, and Emmerson Mittelstadt's first-place finishes in three events for the Mayville boys track and field team.

  • The top performances were recorded from April 6-12, 2026.

The players

Tillman Madigan

A baseball player for Laconia High School who had 11 strikeouts and allowed one run and three hits in 6.2 innings pitched in a win over Lomira.

Gabi Pereira da Silva

A girls soccer player for Oshkosh North High School who had two goals and an assist in a win over Green Bay East.

Emmerson Mittelstadt

A boys track and field athlete from Mayville High School who took first place in the 110-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles, and high jump at the Berry Invite.

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What they’re saying

“To submit a nomination, please email Ben Schultz at BSchultz@usatodayco.com with the athlete's name, school, sport and what they did to deserve the nomination. Please send your nominations by the end of the night on Sundays.”

— Ben Schultz, Reporter

The takeaway

The standout performances by high school athletes in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac showcase the depth of talent in the region, highlighting the hard work and dedication of these young competitors.