BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[badgerwarhawk]

WIAC in the Northwoods League:

Wisconsin: Logan Reckert - Oshkosh
Madison: Heath Renz - Whitewater
Lakeshore: Lake Bachar - Whitewater; Austin Jones - Whitewater
Green Bay: Raymond Greco - Stevens Point
Eau Claire: Caleb Boushley - La Crosse; Hayden Bowe - Stout; Jameson Lavery - La Crosse

[cubs]

I agree with your assessment on la crosse but honestly I thought point could've taken 3 out of 4 from them.  Like u said they do what they need to do and point just couldn't capitalize this year.  Hoping la crosse makes it to Appleton I'd spend the money to see them play boushley and kowley are amazing and both should be first or second team all American.  What's going on with Luke Bachar this year not like he sucks or anything but I had heard before the season that he's going pro.  Guess whitewater is getting an absolute stud from oconto falls next year. Point will be getting John popham from Waupaca he has shot to play as a freshman.

Evan Sigmund is the name of the kid from Oconto Falls.....  VERY good HS pitcher, who I am sure will improve while at Whitewater.  He just got beat this weekend by FVL, but I would have no problem saying he is the best pitcher in the Northeastern Conference this year.  SOLID pickup for the Warhawks.  Coach Vodenlich seems to have a nice little "pipeline" running from Oconto Falls to Whitewater (Nompleggi, Gruetzmacher, and now Sigmund.)  Sigmund might just be the best of the bunch as far as talent coming out of high school.

Sigmund throws a CG one-hitter in a 3-0 victory over Mosinee in the Sectional Semifinals this morning in Waupaca. 

Should Oconto Falls win again today, Sigmund and his teammates would be playing in the State Tournament next week in Grand Chute.

[ShineTime]

Looks like they will have to get through Waupaca and Walker Smith on the mound.  I would bet Waupaca wins but anything can happen.

[cubs]

Looks like they will have to get through Waupaca and Walker Smith on the mound.  I would bet Waupaca wins but anything can happen.

Considering there is a HUGE dropoff from Sigmund to Brabant and Waupaca has their "ace" on the mound, it would be a HUGE upset for Oconto Falls to win....  No doubt in my mind however that Sigmund was the best pitcher to take the mound in Waupaca today.

[ShineTime]

It would've been interesting to see Waupaca have to face Sigmund.  Did they see him during the regular season?  Waupaca seems to have three solid pitchers so hopefully they'll have a shot at the state title.

[cubs]

It would've been interesting to see Waupaca have to face Sigmund. Did they see him during the regular season?  Waupaca seems to have three solid pitchers so hopefully they'll have a shot at the state title.

Yes, and Oconto Falls and Sigmund beat Waupaca 3-1...

Three solid pitchers?  If you are counting Popham as the third, I'm guessing you haven't seen him throw this year.  He is nowhere near the pitcher he was his junior year, hence him never even stepping on the mound at Sectionals despite Ellie's struggles throwing strikes and Kronk needing to go to the bullpen.

[cubs]

Bachar goes in the 5th round to the Padres....  Here is his summary:

The kicker and punter on Wisconsin-Whitewater football squads that won NCAA Division III national titles in 2013 and 2014 and reached the semifinals in 2015, Bachar didn't join the baseball team until last spring. He pitched a six-hit shutout in the NCAA D-III regional playoffs and ranked as the top prospect in the collegiate Northwoods League during the summer, then encored this spring by pitching the Warhawks to the D-III College World Series. He's the Badger State's best college prospect since Jordan Zimmermann came out of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2007 and Whitewater's best since Bob Wickman in 1990. Bachar has made a lot of progress in little more than a year since he returned to the mound, showing the potential to have four solid pitches. He usually operates at 89-93 mph with a fastball that can touch 95. He has good feel for spin, with both his curveball and slider featuring power and depth, and also has some aptitude for changing speeds. Bachar throws quality strikes with all of his offerings, so there are no issues with him remaining a starter at the next level. His strong build should provide him with the needed durability. There's not much projection remaining in his physically mature frame, though his stuff could get a tick better once he dedicates himself fully to baseball.

[bleedpurple]

Bachar goes in the 5th round to the Padres....  Here is his summary:

The kicker and punter on Wisconsin-Whitewater football squads that won NCAA Division III national titles in 2013 and 2014 and reached the semifinals in 2015, Bachar didn't join the baseball team until last spring. He pitched a six-hit shutout in the NCAA D-III regional playoffs and ranked as the top prospect in the collegiate Northwoods League during the summer, then encored this spring by pitching the Warhawks to the D-III College World Series. He's the Badger State's best college prospect since Jordan Zimmermann came out of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2007 and Whitewater's best since Bob Wickman in 1990. Bachar has made a lot of progress in little more than a year since he returned to the mound, showing the potential to have four solid pitches. He usually operates at 89-93 mph with a fastball that can touch 95. He has good feel for spin, with both his curveball and slider featuring power and depth, and also has some aptitude for changing speeds. Bachar throws quality strikes with all of his offerings, so there are no issues with him remaining a starter at the next level. His strong build should provide him with the needed durability. There's not much projection remaining in his physically mature frame, though his stuff could get a tick better once he dedicates himself fully to baseball.

Nice!! Congrats Lake!

[badgerwarhawk]

Congrats and good luck, Lake.   

[bleedpurple]

Congrats and good luck, Lake.

Warhawk Austin Jones drafted by the Cubs today.  Good luck if you choose to leave, Austin!

[badgerwarhawk]

Congrats and good luck, Lake.

Warhawk Austin Jones drafted by the Cubs today.  Good luck if you choose to leave, Austin!

What he said.

[ShineTime]

That's pretty awesome for Bachar when I observed him pitch when he was on he looked like a dominant pitcher like Zimmerman and Reinhard.  Hopefully he will reach his full potential and make it all the way to the big leagues.

[tomt4525]

Bachar signs with the Padres for 350k, good luck to him!!

[cubs]

Bachar signs with the Padres for 350k, good luck to him!!

Slot for that pick was $390,300 so clearly not an "under-slot" pick by the Padres in order to "bank" a large amount of money towards another pick in the draft....

[ShineTime]

Waupaca playing for d2 state title game today.  Can Walker Smith get it done on the mound against a potent lineup?  He better be dialed in.