The Spring Valley Hawks have been deemed ineligible for the Wisconsin Baseball Association (WBA) Division A finals due to use of an illegal player during regional action last week. The defending WBA state champs, Tilden Tigers, will now advance in place of Spring Valley and play the Chippewa Falls LumberJacks Friday, August 16th at 8:30 at First National Bank of River Falls Field.
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Wisconsin Baseball Association (WBA) tournament news, highlights, history and everything associated with the WBA.
WBA Final Eight Teams Qualify for Weekend
The Wisconsin Baseball Association (WBA) had eight teams, from Division A and Division B, qualify for the final championship weekend. A change from 2023, there will be no pool play and a single elimination tournament style bracked to determine each division winner. Division A will play at First National Bank of River Falls Field and Division B will play at Mike Roiger Field in Whittlesey.
Division A Seeds
- River Falls Fighting Fish
- Tilden Tigers
- Wisconsin Rapids Redhawks
- Spooner Cardinals
- Hayward Hawks
- Brill Millers
- Chippewa Falls LumberJacks
- Cadott Red Sox
Division B Seeds
- Rib Lake Osprey
- Interwald Woodticks
- Elmwood Expos
- Osceola Braves
- Norwalk Knights
- Ellsworth Hubbers
- New Richmond Millers
- Bay City Bombers
Division A Finals
Division B Finals
WBA Playoffs Seeded for 2024 Tournament
The Wisconsin Baseball Association (WBA) board has determined seedings, pairings and tournament schedule for the 2024 tournament. With eight sites hosting the opening round WBA tournament a total of 48 games will be played August 9th-11th in a pool play format. The final weekend, August 16th-18th will feature a single elimination format with eight teams qualifying from each division.
The new division format will crown two champions, Division A (large) and Division B (small).
Division A
Division B








All tournament booklets, contact lists and other details can be accessed below:
2024 WBA Host Sites Finalized
WBA Regionals – Division A Hosting Sites
- Regional Site #1 – Haugen Ball Park – Hosted by Haugen Knights
- Regional Site #2 – Athletic Park – Hosted by Merrill Rangers
- Regional Site #3 – First National Bank of River Falls – Hosted by River Falls Fighting Fish
- Regional Site #4 – Rapid Area Sports Complex – Hosted by Wisconsin Rapids Redhawks
WBA Regionals – Division B Hosting Sites
- Regional Site #1 – Jan Krueger Memorial Field – Hosted by Augusta Athletics
- Regional Site #2 – Glidden Ball Park – Hosted by Glidden Orioles
- Regional Site #3 – Tannery Creek Park – Hosted by Rib Lake Osprey and Interwald Woodticks
- Regional Site #4 – Bob Young Field – Hosted by Ellsworth Hubbers
WBA Finals Hosting Sites
- Division A Site – First National Bank of River Falls – Hosted by River Falls Fighting Fish
- Division B Site – Mike Roiger Stadium – Hosted by Whittlesey Reds
Minutes of Wisconsin Baseball Association
2024 Annual Organizational Meeting
Present: Gary Isensee, Scott Sorenson, Chris LaBreche, Nicole Brannigan, Paul
Juza, Dan Kraschnewski, Tim Lee, Andy Niese, Jeremiah Paulson, Steve
Truttman (Directors); Steve Eder (Glidden), Forrest Schneider (Bay City),
Duane Ives, Byron King (Augusta), Ryan Bembnister (EC Cavs), Del
Zwifelhofer (Tilden), Blake Johnson (EC Bears), Callub Paulson (Haugen)
Time & Location: Sunday, April 7th, 11:30 AM, Sammy’s Pizza – Eau Claire
- Announcements
No changes to board of directors. Jim Falls requested inclusion in “A” Division for 2024 and was
approved. - Discussion
Moved by Andy Niese and seconded by Nicole Brannigan to confirm a 2 division playoff system for 2024, 2025, and 2026. Motion passed 10-0.
Moved by Dan Kraschnewski and seconded by Chris LaBreche to set regional and final hosting fee to
$1, 000 per site. Motion passed 10-0.
Moved by Nicole Brannigan and seconded by Gary Isensee to purchase individual player plaques for Most Valuable awards, Sportsmanship award, and players on the championship teams for A and B divisions. 1st and 2nd Place team trophies to be purchased for A and B divisions. Motion passed 10-0. - Host Sites for 2024 WBA Tournament
The following sites have been chosen to host the Wisconsin Baseball Association playoffs between
August 9th through August 16th (Regionals) and August 16th through August 18th (Finals)…
| Division A | Division B |
|---|---|
| Haugen Ball Park (Haugen Knights) | Jan Krueger Mem. Field (Augusta Athletics) |
| Athletic Park – Merrill (Merrill Rangers) | Glidden Ball Park (Glidden Orioles) |
| FNBRF Field – River Falls (RF Fighting Fish) | Tannery Creek Park (Rib Lake / Interwald) |
| Rapids Area Sports Complex – (Rapids Redhawks) | TBD – Bob Young Field (Ellsworth) |
| FINALS – FNBRF Field (River Falls) | FINALS – Whittlesey |
WBA Seeding Meeting – Tuesday, August 6th – 7 PM – Sammy’s Pizza (site to be confirmed by April
19th—otherwise will be held at an alternate site in the Eau Claire / CF area.)
Rotation for State Finals is currently as follows (for “A” Division / Tier I):
2024 – St. Croix Valley
2025 – Independent
2026 – Dairyland
2027 – Mississippi Valley
2028 – Chippewa River
The proposed State Finals rotation (not finalized) for the “B” Division / Tier II:
2024 – Dairyland
2025 – Mississippi Valley
2026 – Chippewa River
2027 – St. Croix Valley
2028 – Independent
Meeting Adjourned at 1:30 PM.


WBA Playoff Changes coming in 2024 Tournament
The WBA board has received feedback from all participating league members and a major change will be coming to the WBA tournament for the 2024 tournament. Teams will be split into and A and B division based on population of participating teams. A total of 24 teams will participate in each divison for a total of 48 WBA teams. The semi-final weekend will have eight host sites with six teams particpating at each location.
The round-robin format will continue for the semifinal weekend of WBA baseball play. However, the second and final weekend will be a single elimination format.
- The draftee ruled will be removed with the new 2024 WBA tournament format.
- 24 Teams will particpate in A and B Division
- Eight sites will host regionals
- The A/B division last existed in 1967
Tilden Tigers Take Home WBA Crown
Congratulations to the Tilden Tigers as they are the 2023 WBA State Champions. They defeated both the Osseo and Everest Merchants earlier today, 12-2 and 7-1 respectively.

The “Fish” Capture WBA State Title
The 2022 Wisconsin Baseball Association state champions are the River Falls Fighting Fish. The Fish defeated a very solid Tilden Tigers team in a classic battle last Sunday, winning 3-2.
WP- Kyle Fritz, LP- Stephan Scatassa, SV – Josh Lindsay.

2022 WBA Playoff Pairings Released
The Wisconsin Baseball Assocation (WBA) has completed the 2022 WBA Playoff pairings. See below for all matchups and locations. A big thanks to all the regional host sites, coaches, players and volunteers.




2021 WBA Pairings Released
The Wisconsin Baseball Assocation (WBA) has completed the 2021 WBA Playoff pairings. See below for all matchups and locations. A big thanks to all the regional host sites, coaches, players and volunteers.


















