St. Joseph's Dominic Santarelli shone with a career-best 25 points, supporting star player Eric Kenesie, as the Lancers secured a notable 67-47 victory over top seed Milwaukee Juneau in the WIAA Division 4 sectional semifinal.

The Big Picture

The win propels St. Joseph (18-9) to a second consecutive sectional final, aiming for a return trip to the state tournament and eyeing the school's first-ever championship.

By the Numbers
  • Santarelli scored a career-high 25 points.
  • Kenesie added 18 points to the scoreboard.
Yes, But

The seeding system based on records, rather than strength of schedule, has placed St. Joseph lower despite their competitive play against larger schools throughout the season.

State of Play
  • St. Joseph (18-9) will face Kohler (25-2) in the sectional final after beating Milwaukee Juneau.
  • Despite being labeled as underdogs, St. Joseph's strength in defense and team play have consistently led to success.
What's Next

Looking ahead to the sectional final, St. Joseph aims to maintain their defensive prowess to secure another victory and potentially advance to the state tournament.

Bottom Line

St. Joseph's strong team dynamic, solid defense, and standout performances have carried them to successive victories, challenging the odds and aiming for a historic state championship.