Rivalry rematch headlines WIAA state football semifinal matchups
Trips to Camp Randall Stadium and the WIAA football finals are on the line for 28 teams around the state Friday, Nov. 13, in semifinal matchups. Three Appleton-area teams are still alive and contending for the chance to finish their season on the turf in Madison, including a semifinal rematch of North Eastern Conference rivals. Here is a look at the semifinal matchups for the Appleton area , along with Mike Sherry’s predicted winners in each of those contests. Both games are Friday at 7 p.m. Last week’s prediction record: 3-1. Season prediction record: 58-19. SEMIFINAL GAMES Division 4 Little Chute (11-1) vs. Freedom (12-0) at Ashwaubenon Freedom defeated Little Chute 49-29 on Sept. 25 and leads the all-time series 27-20. This is the sixth playoff meeting between the North Eastern Conference rivals. Freedom has won four of the five previous games. Little Chute advanced with a 26-14 victory over Wrightstown. It was the sixth consecutive win for the Mustangs. Little Chute ran for 302 yards, led by Jeshua Tobon (86 yards), Reece Joten (80 yards) and Jaden Hermsen (72 yards, 2 TDs). Micha Hill added a 16-yard touchdown reception. Joten led the Little Chute defense with seven total tackles