Wisconsin High School Football Season Approaches with New Playoff System

News Summary

The Wisconsin high school football season is gearing up to begin in less than six weeks, stirring excitement across the state. Teams are preparing to clash, with renowned programs ready to battle against emerging challengers. A new playoff system set to launch in 2025 will enhance fairness and transparency in competition. As teams strategize for the upcoming season, their performance in both regional and statewide fixtures will be pivotal in shaping the future of high school football in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin High School Football Season Approaches with New Playoff System and Anticipated Competitions

Excitement is building across Wisconsin as the high school football season kicks off in less than six weeks! Schools statewide are buzzing with anticipation, as powerhouse programs gear up for battle against promising underdogs. If you’re a fan, grab your jerseys, because this season promises to be thrilling!

Powerhouse Programs Ready to Shine

Ranking the top teams in Wisconsin, the Massey Ratings help define who the leading contenders are. This ranking looks at game outcomes, strength of schedule, and those all-important margins of victory. Last season, Muskego came oh-so-close to clinching the Division 1 state championship, slipping to Bay Port with a nail-biting final score of 25-18. After bagging state titles in both 2018 and 2019, they’re ready to roar back into the spotlight!

Exciting news for Muskego fans: their starting quarterback, Joey Shaw, is back. As a junior lefty, he dazzled last year with nine touchdown passes, and he’s also a top baseball prospect. Adding depth to their offense, running back Jackson Niemiec returns after an impressive season that saw him rack up 1,254 yards on the ground and score 12 touchdowns.

Teams Facing Challenges

On the other side of the playing field, Kimberly is shaking off last year’s struggles against Neenah, where they lost both their regular-season and playoff matchups. Yet, they managed to extend their winning streak against rivals Appleton North to five games last fall. With the departure of quarterback Braedon Ellefson, senior Cam Wong is stepping up to lead the team. Senior running back Kegan Pleau also returns, having plowed through defenses with 743 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns last season.

Don’t count out Mukwonago, even after their state semifinal loss to Muskego last year. While they face the tough task of replacing key players, they know how to compete. Notably, standout linebacker Noah Dodds is back this season after racking up 144 tackles and 1.5 sacks last year. A force to be reckoned with!

Resilient Competitors

Arrowhead aims to build on last season after snapping a two-game postseason losing streak against Hamilton. However, they fell short against Mukwonago in the sectional championship. This season, expect to see senior Jacob Siner lead their offense with renewed vigor!

Waunakee, who had an eye-popping 31-game regular-season winning streak in conference play, faces challenges after losing in the sectional championship to D.C. Everest. They are determined to reclaim their spot at the top. Watch out for projected starting quarterback Cole Krause, who has potential to shine brightly after passing for 243 yards and two touchdowns last year!

New Playoff System and Equal Opportunity