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ZONE COVERAGE: Level 1 Blitz Scoreboard
(WJFW) — The WIAA High School Football 11-player playoffs got underway Friday night with 8-Player Football teams were aiming for a spot in the quarterfinals. It was mostly chalk but a couple local teams went on the road and won. Marshfield thumped Wausau East 44-14 and Athens scored on its final drive of the game to upset Hurley 48-42 in 8-Player action.
Wausau Daily Herald
Merrill football's postseason resurgence began through shift in culture
MERRILL – Three consecutive playoff seasons didn't happen overnight for Merrill football. They came through a cultural shift that demanded more from players long before they stepped onto the field. And this season, Bluejays coach Jason Wadzinski said it started with a spark in guidance from the seniors, initiated by seniors Cole Rudie and Kanin Jahnke. Central Wisconsin playoff football: Are Edgar, Stratford and Amherst poised for deep runs? | WIAA playoffs “Those guys were starters last year as well. Both had all-conference nods last year,” Wadzinski said. “They just do a great job of leading by example and being vocal and getting after guys. If we're not living up to the quality that we want at practice and in games, they do a nice job for us.” But the Bluejays ascension toward accomplishing back-to-back winning seasons stretches beyond just 2026. It’s not by accident. There is an intentional effort from all surrounding the Bluejays program to play for something greater than themselves. In 2024, Merrill finished 5-5. Then the Bluejays improved to 7-4 in 2025, capping that season off with their first playoff win since 2010, a performance in which Jahnke accounted for three touchdowns. In 2026, Merrill finished
hubcitytimes.com
Spencer alum rebuilding Rockets’ volleyball program
MARSHFIELD – Spencer volleyball coach Alicia Herman is trying to do something her mother did four times. Between 1996 and 2004, Abbotsford High School and head coach, Bev Endreas, made eight appearances in the WIAA State Volleyball Tournament, winning championships in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001. “At a very...
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Marshfield News Herald
Josh Taylor propels Marshfield football past Wausau East in Level 1 win
WAUSAU — There wasn’t much Marshfield's offense didn’t have going in the Tigers’ Level 1 44-14 victory over Wausau East on Friday at Thom Field. Just minutes into the second half, the Tigers found themselves with a 30-7 edge. A dominant first two quarters provided the cushion, and it helped the Tigers pounce into its first playoff victory since 2022. Marshfield Level 1 game preview: Marshfield football ready to adapt to postseason unpredictability “We just knew we had to come out and punch because of the fact that the start of the game was critical,” Marshfield coach Dennis Goettl said. “Took the ball. Usually we try to defer, but we took the ball because we had to score.” Despite failing on the Tigers first possession of the game, the Tigers took an early lead but suffered an offensive blow, losing senior Haiden Carson to injury in just the first quarter of his first game back. Carlson was initially intended to be a key function of Marshfield’s plans offensively, but due to injury missed most of the season, leaving Marshfield senior Josh Taylor as the Tigers No. 1 back. As he did all year for the Tigers, he once again answered
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BABA Hall of Fame class
The Badger Amateur Baseball Association inducted 12 members into its Hall of Fame on Oct. 17 at the association’s annual Hall of Fame banquet in Marion. Front row, from left, are Jeff Ostrowski, Pat Peskie, Al Boyd, Sally Marquardt (Don Martzke Award winner), Larry Resch and Angie Brandenburg (accepting for Dan Brandenburg). Back row, from left, are John Boda, Rick Boda, Jay Grosskopf (accepting for Harvey Grosskopf), Tim Young, Bob Moe, Patsy Brandenburg and Kent Brandenburg (accepting for Lois Brandenburg).
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Bellanti Hits 14 Kills as Auburndale Sweeps Cashton in Regional Semifinal, 3-0
Lily Bellanti was dominant at the net, and Chesney Nagel controlled the pace from the setter position as third-seeded Auburndale eliminated sixth-seeded Cashton 25-12, 25-15, 25-21 in a WIAA regional semifinal, advancing to the regional final with a complete three-set performance. Bellanti’s 14 kills on 27 attempts at a .407...
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Columbus Catholic Rallies Past Pacelli 3-1 in Regional Semifinal, Advances to Final at Amherst
Columbus Catholic fell behind early, then rattled off three unanswered goals to beat Pacelli 3-1 in a WIAA regional semifinal Wednesday, with Zeke Egle, Ben Weiland, and Elijah Wolf each finding the net as the Dons closed out the win and booked a trip to Amherst for Saturday’s regional final.
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Some Wisconsin high school football teams shift state tournament game for World Series
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How southeast Wisconsin businesses are cashing in on Brewers World Series excitement
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Packers High School Top Plays of the Month | September 2026
In September and October, high schools across Wisconsin have been asked to submit their top highlight from their games under the Friday night lights. A panel of Packers employees are tasked with selecting our top five plays of the month. Winning schools featured in the top plays will receive a $2,000 donation for their football program.
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Athens Varsity Football Team rolls past Turtle Lake in Level 1 Playoff opener
The Athens Bluejays Varsity Football Team opened the WIAA 8-man football playoffs with a 44-20 victory over Turtle Lake on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, on the road in Turtle Lake. The Level 1 Playoff game matched No. 6 Athens against No. 3 Turtle Lake. Athens, coached by Varsity Football Head Coach Todd Diethelm, competes in the Northwoods-East Conference for 8-man football.
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LEVEL 1 PREVIEW: A quick look at all local teams in the playoffs
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The playoffs kick off Friday and 43 teams from Northeast Wisconsin have made it to the "second season." Below is a quick note on each game featuring a local team, but of course we start with a breakdown of the Game Time Game of the Week:
Marshfield News Herald
Marshfield football ready to adapt to postseason unpredictability
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield knows it will need to lean on its offensive versatility and speed when it takes on Wausau East, in Friday's WIAA football level 1 matchup. But there is one trait that the Tigers have embodied all season that Marshfield coach Dennis Goettl knows will need to be most present to keep their season alive against the Lumberjacks, and that’s adaptability. “We have morphed into a lot of things, and we have a lot of weapons to do different things,” Goettl said about the Tigers offensive evolution throughout 2026. “We can run the football if we need to. “We've had to change offensive tactics several times through the years so far and work at them. And I think we've done well morphing ourselves into different kinds of offenses to beat varying opponents." Marshfield sophomore QB calling shots: Marshfield standout QB Ethan Foemmel 'calling shots' as sophomore Goettl expects a hard fought battle with most of the details residing near the line of scrimmage when the Tigers take the field against the Lumberjacks. He expects his Tigers to make plays but is not oblivious to the hefty punches the Lumberjacks are likely to throw back. “They're a very long