Reedsville Ends 80-Year State Basketball Title Drought

Small Wisconsin town celebrates first state championship since 1946

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:08pm

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The Reedsville High School boys basketball team won the WIAA state championship, defeating Southwestern 56-48 to claim their first state title in 80 years. The victory marks the end of a long drought for the small Wisconsin town, which last won a state championship in 1946.

Why it matters

Reedsville, a town of just over 1,000 people, has long been waiting for this moment. The state championship is a source of immense pride for the community and a testament to the dedication and hard work of the players and coaches who have kept the team competitive over the decades.

The details

In the championship game, Reedsville was led by senior Ron Prochnow, who made sure the entire Kohl Center crowd got a good look at the team's historic victory. Reedsville pulled away in the second half to defeat Southwestern 56-48 and claim their first state title since 1946.

  • Reedsville last won a state basketball championship in 1946.
  • The 2026 WIAA state championship game was played on March 21, 2026.

The players

Ron Prochnow

A senior leader on the Reedsville High School boys basketball team who helped lead his team to the state championship.

Reedsville High School

A small public high school in the town of Reedsville, Wisconsin that won the 2026 WIAA state basketball championship, their first title in 80 years.

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What they’re saying

“I told them they were going to be state champs forever. Nobody can ever take that away from you.”

— Ron Prochnow

What’s next

The Reedsville community is planning a celebratory parade and rally to honor the team's historic achievement.

The takeaway

Reedsville's state championship victory is a heartwarming story of perseverance and the power of a small town rallying behind its high school team. The 80-year drought makes this title all the more meaningful for the players, coaches, and residents of Reedsville.