Congratulations to Brookfield Central senior Colton Semmelmann for being voted High School On SI Wisconsin's Baseball's Top Returning Pitcher of 2026.

In the fan-voted poll (reflecting on the 2025 accomplishments of 15 talented players from throughout the state April 23-April 30), the Brookfield Central standout came out on top.

The talented left-hander and University of South Carolina recruit helped guide the Lancers to fifth place in the Greater Metro Conference, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinals, and a 14-15 overall record.

Semmelmann earned 44% of the vote to take top honors, Marquette senior Damian Kosempa was second (35%), Franklin senior Sam Ortiz placed third (8%), Kewaskum junior Kingston Grisolono took fourth (5%), and Muskego senior Tyson Grulkowski was fifth (4%).

Other nominees included:

Braylon Brantner, Hortonville , senior

The WBCA third-team all-state selection finished with an 8-1 record and 1.65 earned run average as Hortonville placed second in the Fox Valley…