New Berlin West Earns No. 1 Seed in Tough Division 2 Sectional

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New Berlin West's boys basketball team is the only Waukesha County program to earn a No. 1 seed in the upcoming WIAA playoffs. The Vikings will first have to navigate a challenging Woodland West conference title race against powerhouse Wisconsin Lutheran before opening the Division 2 postseason on March 6 with a sectional packed with recent state champions and ranked opponents.

Why it matters

New Berlin West's top seed gives local fans a strong hometown contender to follow into March, but the Vikings will face a daunting road to reach the state tournament with a sectional field full of recent champions and highly-ranked teams.

The details

The Vikings first have to win the Woodland West conference title against Wisconsin Lutheran, a perennial state power. If they advance, New Berlin West will open the Division 2 playoffs on March 6 in a sectional that includes 2021 state champion Pewaukee, 2022 state semifinalist Whitnall, and other ranked opponents. The Vikings are seeking their first state tournament berth since 2019.

• New Berlin West earned the No. 1 seed in the Division 2 playoffs on February 26, 2026.
• The Vikings will face Wisconsin Lutheran in a key Woodland West conference matchup on February 28, 2026.
• New Berlin West will open the Division 2 playoffs on March 6, 2026.

What’s next

The Vikings will first have to win the Woodland West conference title against Wisconsin Lutheran on February 28 before opening the Division 2 playoffs on March 6 in a challenging sectional.