Angels Defeat L-Cats in State Semifinal Thriller

Racine St. Catherine's extends semifinal winning streak, Lake Mills falls short again

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:20am

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In a Division 3 state semifinal matchup, the third-seeded Racine St. Catherine's Angels defeated the second-seeded Lake Mills L-Cats by a score of 72-66 at the Kohl Center. This marked the 8th straight semifinal win for the Angels, while the L-Cats fell to 0-4 all-time in state semifinal games.

Why it matters

The win extends Racine St. Catherine's impressive state tournament run, as they continue to be a dominant force in the Division 3 bracket. For Lake Mills, the loss is another heartbreaker in the state semifinals, as they search for their first ever state championship appearance.

The details

Racine St. Catherine's used a strong defensive effort in the second half to pull away from Lake Mills and secure the victory. The Angels held the L-Cats to just 28 points in the final two quarters after trailing by 4 at halftime.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

The players

Racine St. Catherine's

The third-seeded high school basketball team from Racine, Wisconsin that has now advanced to the state championship game 8 times.

Lake Mills L-Cats

The second-seeded high school basketball team from Lake Mills, Wisconsin that has now fallen to 0-4 all-time in state semifinal games.

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The takeaway

Racine St. Catherine's continues to be one of the premier programs in Division 3 boys basketball, while Lake Mills' quest for their first state championship appearance remains elusive after another tough semifinal defeat.