Reedsville Coach Prochnow Wins Second State Title

Becomes third coach in Wisconsin history to win boys and girls state basketball championships

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:49am

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Ron Prochnow, the head coach of the Reedsville boys basketball team, led his squad to a state championship victory in Madison, Wisconsin. This marks Prochnow's second state title, as he previously won a girls state championship with the Augusta team in 1996, making him just the third coach in Wisconsin history to accomplish this feat.

Why it matters

Winning a state championship is an incredible accomplishment for any high school basketball team and coach. Prochnow's ability to guide both boys and girls teams to state titles over a 30-year span demonstrates his exceptional coaching skills and ability to connect with and motivate players of all ages and genders.

The details

Reedsville found themselves trailing in each of their four playoff games this season, but the team's resilience and Prochnow's leadership allowed them to come back and secure the state title. Prochnow credited his team's tough regular season schedule for preparing them to handle adversity. The coach also praised his senior leaders for guiding the younger players throughout the championship run.

  • Reedsville won the boys state basketball championship in 2026.
  • Prochnow previously won a girls state title with Augusta in 1996.

The players

Ron Prochnow

The head coach of the Reedsville boys basketball team who has now won state championships with both boys and girls teams, making him just the third coach in Wisconsin history to accomplish this feat.

Reedsville Boys Basketball Team

The Reedsville high school boys basketball team that won the 2026 state championship under Coach Prochnow's leadership.

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What they’re saying

“Very special. Very special for the regional community and everything about it that way. Special for these kids as well. They'll always be champs, you know. Not everybody gets a chance to be here, much less play two games and win it. And to do it with my family, with my two sons—that's very special.”

— Ron Prochnow, Head Coach, Reedsville Boys Basketball

“To be here 30 years after that—I was 27 then and I'm 57 now—I feel very fortunate to stay in the profession, stay healthy, and still be excited to keep doing it.”

— Ron Prochnow, Head Coach, Reedsville Boys Basketball

The takeaway

Coach Prochnow's ability to lead both boys and girls basketball teams to state championships over a 30-year career is a remarkable accomplishment that speaks to his exceptional coaching skills and dedication to developing young athletes. His success serves as an inspiration for other coaches seeking to build championship-caliber programs.