Whitefish Bay U12 Little League Wins State Championship

The Whitefish Bay U12 baseball team has etched their names in local sports history, capturing its state championship and earning the right to represent Wisconsin at the regional level for the first time ever.

“We are the first team from Whitefish Bay to win the state championship to represent Whitefish Bay and Wisconsin at the regional level,” coach Carl Biancuzzo told TMJ4.

The championship victory was powered by an outstanding performance from pitcher Carter Lohse, who dominated on the mound with a six-inning gem that sealed the title for his team. Lohse’s confidence has been building throughout the tournament run, particularly after their crucial pool play victory over Kenosha.

Coach Biancuzzo attributes much of the team’s success to their fundamental strengths on both sides of the ball. “This team is one of the defensive little teams that you will find. We play defense, and we hit. When we’re doing both at the same time, we are virtually unstoppable,” he said.

The U12 team’s success is part of a broader wave of baseball excellence in Whitefish Bay this summer: The community’s U13 team also made their mark by winning their regional tournament and advancing to compete in the 50/70 World Series currently taking place in California. The Whitefish Bay Little League Juniors won the Wisconsin State Tournament, qualifying them to represent Wisconsin in the Central Division Juniors Regionals in Midland, MI.  

The regional tournament represents what Coach Biancuzzo called “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” and if their state championship performance is any indication, Whitefish Bay is ready to make the most of it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​