Lund Named WCC Player of the Week
https://gozags.com/news/2020/3/16/baseballs-lund-named-wcc-player-of-the-week.aspx
Rortvedt Home for the spring
Twins prospect returns home to Verona to wait for season to...
2019 Sectional Runner Up
The 2019 Wildcats finished the season 15-12 overall, and 9-9 in Big 8 Conference play. The Wildcats were Regional Champions and lost in the Sectional Championship game to Sun Prairie 10-0. Great season Cats!
Verona Wildcats Varsity Defeats Milton Despite Allowing 3-Run Inning
Despite allowing three runs in the third inning, Verona Wildcats Varsity defeated Milton 9-4 on Thursday. Milton big bats were led by Keegan Knutson, Charlie Terrill, and Bailey Nickel, who all drove in runs. Verona Wildcats Varsity got things started in the first inning when John Ferguson grounded out, scoring one run. Verona Wildcats Varsity pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third an error scored two...
Rortvedt Reports to Big League Spring Training
2016 VAHS grad Ben Rortvedt was invited to the Minnesota Twins Major League Spring Training camp. Rortvedt was a 2nd round draft pick by the Twins in 2016, #56 overall.
All-Conference Cats Recognized
Senior Stephen Lund – First Team At-large Senior Tucker Teskey – Second Team Outfielder Senior Connor McGowan – Second Team Utility Senior Tristan Largent – Honorable Mention Infielder Junior Connor Grossnickle – Honorable Mention Pitcher Freshman Ryan Taylor – Honorable Mention Infielder Congratulations to seniors Keaton Knueppel (P) and Ben Rortvedt (C) and sophomore Stephen Lund (INF) whose...
Playoff Brackets Set
The 2018 WIAA playoff brackets are set with the Verona earning the #3 seed in Sectional #5. This placement nets them a first-round bye for next Tuesday’s Regional matchups. The ‘Cats will host the winner of Beloit Memorial (#11) vs. Oregon (#6) at Stampfl on Thursday, May 31. The game is slated to start at 5 pm. Block it out on your calendar so we can have a great home crowd to cheer them on toward Sectionals!
Special Home Games: 5/21 & 5/22
We invite you to come and support the ‘Cats in their final two home games. We’ve planned some special events! Monday, May 21th – Alumni, Teacher Appreciation, & VLL Night Join us at Stampfl Field for a special night to honor VAHS teachers and Wildcat baseball alumni. Varsity will be taking on Stoughton to kick off the final week of the regular season. Verona Little League players and families are also specially...
Schedule Updates
With the schedule settling somewhat for the next few weeks, here is a summary of major changes: 1. Kaukauna is making up conference games Saturday with all the snow they had up north. Our doubleheader with them on April 28 has been canceled. 2. Instead, we are now scheduled for a doubleheader against Antigo on Friday. Varsity and JV will be on our home fields starting at 4 pm. 3. The game against Stoughton on Monday, April 30, has...
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Pitcher/Catcher Workouts & Team Tryouts
Pitchers and catchers start their workouts this week on Tuesday, March 13. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Freshman & Sophomores, 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm, main HS gym Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Juniors & Seniors, 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm, main HS gym Saturday: Freshman & Sophomores, 8:00 am – 9:00 am, K-wing gym Saturday: Juniors & Seniors 9:00 am – 10:00 am, K-wing gym Tryouts are Monday and Tuesday, March...
2018 Preseason Info
Check here for important preseason dates and details for the 2018 season.
Pro Tips: Justin Jirschele Visits with ‘Cats
Wisconsin native and White Sox minor-league manager Justin Jirschele worked with Wildcat players on Wednesday, giving them pro insight, drills, and ways to improve. Jirschele grew up in Clintonville, played college ball at UW—Oshkosh and Stevens Point, and was signed by the White Sox in 2012. After four years playing in the minors, he transitioned to coaching. Last year, he was promoted to manage the Kannapolis Intimidators (Class A),...
Largent Commits to Concordia
Tristan Largent (2018) has committed to play for the Concordia University Falcons (Mequon, WI) after his final Wildcat season this spring. Largent combines a solid first base for the ‘Cats with left-handed power hitting and pitching.
Lund Signs with Gonzaga
2018 Verona Area High School Grad Stephen Lund signed his National Letter of Intent to further his education and baseball career at Gonzaga University. Stephen was a 2nd Team All Big 8 Infielder in 2015, and a 1st Team All Big 8 Infielder in 2016. Stephen missed the 2017 season with Tommy John surgery, but is on track to play in 2018.
Klawiter Commits to Illinois State
Congrats to Reagan Klawiter (2019) on committing to the Illinois State Redbirds. Klawiter has been a key left-handed pitcher for the Varsity Wildcats since his freshman year.