Freedom, Brillion earn top seeds in WIAA boys basketball playoffs

Neenah's Jacob Jungwirth stars in overtime win over Kimberly

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Freedom and Brillion boys basketball teams have earned the top seeds in the upcoming WIAA playoffs. In a key regular season matchup, Neenah's 6-foot-7 junior Jacob Jungwirth had a number of crucial plays in overtime to lead the Rockets to a 54-51 victory over Kimberly.

Why it matters

The seeding of the top teams is an important indicator of which squads are expected to make deep runs in the WIAA state tournament. Neenah's win over Kimberly was a significant result between two strong programs in the region.

The details

Freedom and Brillion were awarded the No. 1 seeds in their respective WIAA playoff brackets based on their strong regular season performances. In a close game between Neenah and Kimberly, Jungwirth made several key plays in the extra period to lift the Rockets to the 54-51 win over the Papermakers.

  • The WIAA boys basketball playoffs are upcoming.
  • The Neenah vs. Kimberly game was played on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Jacob Jungwirth

A 6-foot-7 junior basketball player for Neenah High School.

Freedom

A boys basketball team that earned a No. 1 seed in the upcoming WIAA playoffs.

Brillion

A boys basketball team that earned a No. 1 seed in the upcoming WIAA playoffs.

Neenah

A high school boys basketball team that defeated Kimberly in overtime.

Kimberly

A high school boys basketball team that lost to Neenah in overtime.

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The takeaway

The top seeds in the WIAA boys basketball playoffs have been set, with Freedom and Brillion earning the No. 1 spots. Meanwhile, Neenah's thrilling overtime victory against Kimberly showcased the talent and competitiveness of the regional basketball landscape.