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Area high school teams advance in regional play

PUBLISHED Jun 4, 2026, 10:19 AM ET

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Seymour, Wisconsin — On Wednesday and Thursday, June 3-4, multiple Appleton and Green Bay area high school baseball and softball teams recorded wins in regional and sectional play. Xavier's Kyler Bleck pitched a complete game June 3 and hit a three-run double, Little Chute beat Denmark June 3, and Appleton North advanced June 4 after a 9-8 victory. Teams will move toward sectional and state tournaments this week, with Fox Valley Lutheran securing a state berth after a 7-6 win June 4 and Kewaunee posting a 10-0 regional final no-hitter on June 3. Coaches cited pitching performances and timely hitting; several players — Jordan Roth, Callie Diekhus, Brett Paulsen — recorded multi-hit or pitching milestones.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

June 3 — Xavier records a complete game by Kyler Bleck; he also hit a three-run double.
June 3 — Kewaunee defeats Crivitz 10-0 as Brett Paulsen throws a five-inning no-hitter.
June 3 — Little Chute beats Denmark 4-2 to win their regional final.
June 4 — Appleton North wins 9-8 over Kimberly and advances toward the state tournament.
June 4 — Fox Valley Lutheran and SPASH secure sectional/state tournament advancement through narrow wins.

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Who Benefited

Teams that advanced to sectionals and state tournaments benefited from increased exposure, roster momentum, and qualification for postseason play.

Who Impacted

Teams eliminated in regional or sectional finals experienced season endings and missed opportunities for further advancement and postseason recognition.

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Who Benefited

Teams that advanced to sectionals and state tournaments benefited from increased exposure, roster momentum, and qualification for postseason play.

Who Impacted

Teams eliminated in regional or sectional finals experienced season endings and missed opportunities for further advancement and postseason recognition.