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As Week 8 approaches in Milwaukee high school football, teams are solidifying their rankings following the Week 7 finals. Mukwonago retains its position despite an overtime loss, while Muskego and Sussex Hamilton climb higher. West Bend West celebrates a crucial victory, boosting their playoff aspirations. With a busy weekend ahead featuring numerous games, fans are abuzz with excitement. The upcoming match between No. 7 Arrowhead and No. 8 Mukwonago is particularly anticipated.

Milwaukee Area High School Football Rankings Update: Week 8 Insights Post Week 7 Finals

Hey there, Milwaukee football fans! Another thrilling week of high school football has come and gone, and we’ve got your round-up of how the teams are stacking up as we dive into Week 8. After the Week 7 finals, things are definitely heating up around here!

Top Teams Holding Strong

The Week 7 finals mostly played out just like we expected based on the pre-week rankings. Many teams bounced back with convincing wins, really showing us what they’re made of. As the teams face off against each other and advance in their schedules, it’s becoming clearer just how strong each of them really is.

Despite an overtime loss to Arrowhead, Mukwonago is hanging tight at No. 5, which is quite an achievement considering they outscored their opponents 201-28 in the five games leading up to that loss! Now, that’s impressive!

Shifting Rankings

Some teams are making headlines with impressive upswings. For instance, Muskego is climbing the ranks after suffering a narrow loss to Neenah in Week 1. Since then, they’ve powered through with victories against both Arrowhead and Brookfield East. It’s been a real turnaround!

Similarly, Sussex Hamilton has also made some movement in the rankings. After a tough six-point loss in Week 3, where they were operating with a third-string quarterback, they’ve shown that game was more of an outlier than anything else, considering their string of strong performances since then.

Stability Among the Elite

What’s even more interesting is that all the teams in the top 10 have held their positions heading into Week 8. The only minor hiccup was Mukwonago’s recent overtime loss, but they’re still on solid ground.

Teams on the Brink

Spotlight on West Bend West

Now, let’s give a big shout out to West Bend West, who pulled off a fantastic 19-14 victory over Whitefish Bay! This win marked their first triumph over Whitefish Bay in eight attempts and improved their record to 6-1! Talk about a breakthrough for the Spartans under coach Taylor Ripplinger, who is clearly steering this team towards success.

Their junior quarterback, Collin Grass, shined in this game, throwing for 110 yards, including a highlight reel 27-yard touchdown. Meanwhile, senior Noah Reinhart had a standout performance with his eighth rushing touchdown of the season, racking up 53 yards on 19 carries. It looks like the defense also did its part, limiting Whitefish Bay’s quarterback to just 48 yards passing—his lowest of the season!

Playoff Ambitions

As West Bend West continues its impressive season, they are definitely on track for a playoff appearance—something they haven’t seen since 2010. Imagine the excitement if they can keep this momentum going, especially with the upcoming crosstown match against winless West Bend East! They’d love to capitalize on this chance and bring home a trophy!

A Busy Weekend Ahead

Looking ahead, brace yourselves for an action-packed weekend! There are a whopping 70 games scheduled across the Milwaukee metro area from October 2 to October 3, and ten of these matchups are featuring the state’s top-25 ranked teams. Among these, the notable game to watch is the showdown between No. 7 Arrowhead and No. 8 Mukwonago—this is bound to be a nail-biter!

Want to catch all the action? Fans can follow every exciting moment live on the Milwaukee Metro High School Football Scoreboard. With match times set for many games, including Reagan Prep at Riverside University and a host of others starting at 6 PM, make sure to mark your calendars, folks!

Football season is heating up, and the excitement is palpable. Let’s rally behind our teams and see which ones will rise to the occasion this weekend!

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