Palmyra-Eagle boys basketball team ousts Holy Redeemer in WIAA regional

Fifth-seeded Panthers advance to face fourth-seeded Central Wisconsin Christian in regional semifinal

Mar. 4, 2026 at 5:05am

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Palmyra-Eagle's boys basketball team, seeded fifth, defeated 12th-seeded Holy Redeemer 81-54 in a WIAA Division 5 regional quarterfinal. Senior point guard Ryan Brodzik led all scorers with 23 points, including four 3-pointers, as the Panthers raced out to a 45-27 halftime lead. Palmyra-Eagle will now face fourth-seeded Central Wisconsin Christian in the regional semifinal on Friday.

Why it matters

This win advances Palmyra-Eagle's boys basketball team to the regional semifinal, where they will face a tough opponent in Central Wisconsin Christian. The Panthers' hot shooting and balanced scoring attack proved too much for Holy Redeemer, showcasing their potential to make a deep playoff run.

The details

Palmyra-Eagle's offense was firing on all cylinders, as the team hit 13 3-pointers and had multiple players score in double figures. In addition to Brodzik's 23 points, senior small forward JJ Thomas added 16 points, senior guard Alex Harbison scored 11, and senior center Will Herriges and sophomore power forward Jack Thomas each contributed 9 points. Freshman guard Braeden Clincy led Holy Redeemer with 22 points in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Palmyra-Eagle will face Central Wisconsin Christian in the regional semifinal on Friday, March 7, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Ryan Brodzik

Palmyra-Eagle's senior point guard, who led all scorers with 23 points, including four 3-pointers.

JJ Thomas

Palmyra-Eagle's senior small forward, who scored 16 points, including 10 in the first half.

Braeden Clincy

Holy Redeemer's freshman guard, who led his team with 22 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great team win tonight. I was proud of the boys and the way they executed offensively. We handled their pressure well and got great looks every possession.”

— Brandon Wilde, Palmyra-Eagle boys basketball coach

“The balance and everyone scoring made us difficult to guard. Our team captains, Ryan Brodzik and JJ Thomas, did a great job setting the tone and scoring efficiently. We knocked down 13 3-pointers tonight as a team. If we take care of the ball and make 3s, we are tough to beat.”

— Brandon Wilde, Palmyra-Eagle boys basketball coach

What’s next

Palmyra-Eagle will face fourth-seeded Central Wisconsin Christian in the regional semifinal on Friday, March 7, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The takeaway

Palmyra-Eagle's balanced scoring attack and hot shooting performance proved too much for Holy Redeemer, showcasing the Panthers' potential to make a deep playoff run. The team's ability to knock down 3-pointers and get contributions from multiple players will be key as they advance to face a tough opponent in Central Wisconsin Christian.