WIAA Football Playoffs: The WIAA Football Playoffs continued to thrill fans across Wisconsin on Friday, November 1, 2024, with intense Level 2 matchups. Teams in multiple divisions battled for a spot in the next round, with some delivering dominant performances, while others emerged victorious in tightly contested games. Here’s a recap of Friday’s notable results and upcoming matchups.
Division 1: Waunakee and Marquette Dominate
In Division 1, top-seeded Waunakee shut out #4 Middleton with a solid 17-0 win, ensuring their place in the next round. They’ll face #7 D.C. Everest next Friday, aiming to maintain their perfect playoff run. Meanwhile, Marquette powered past De Pere 52-23, while Muskego overcame Franklin with a decisive 42-14 victory. Arrowhead edged out Verona in a close 22-21 finish, and Mukwonago defeated Racine Case 21-14, setting up an exciting field in the next round.
Division 2: Kaukauna, West De Pere, and Slinger Advance
Division 2 featured high-scoring games, with #1 Kaukauna defeating #5 Beaver Dam 48-21. They’ll host #3 West De Pere next Friday, who won convincingly over #2 Sun Prairie East, 38-14. Slinger also advanced with a 21-3 win over Wauwatosa East and will face #3 Homestead, who narrowly bested Germantown 21-14. This division promises fierce competition as top teams vie for playoff glory.
Division 3 and 4: Close Games and Commanding Wins
In Division 3, Grafton defeated Plymouth 31-21, and Catholic Memorial edged out Reedsburg in a nail-biter, 34-33. Other wins included Notre Dame’s 28-13 victory over Port Washington and Wisconsin Lutheran’s 34-14 triumph over Martin Luther.
Division 4 saw Racine St. Catherine’s dominate Delavan-Darien with a 54-0 shutout, while Columbus beat West Salem 41-27 and will travel to #1 Aquinas next Friday. Mayville narrowly defeated Berlin 28-26, setting them up for an away game against Winneconne in Level 3.
Division 5 and Division 7: Notable Performances
Division 5’s highlights include Prairie du Chien’s commanding 56-0 victory over Brookfield Academy and Milwaukee Academy of Science’s thrilling 36-35 win against Darlington. In Division 7, Kenosha St. Joseph defeated Cambria-Friesland 35-0, and they’ll host #2 Johnson Creek next week.
As the playoffs continue, teams are set to face even tougher competition in the coming weeks. Wisconsin high school football fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups as the best teams compete for a place in the state championship. For streaming options and live updates, check the NFHS Network and WIAA’s official website.
