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Menomonie
(8-1) |
Last Week: 34 - 27 (3OT) win @ Eau Claire
Memorial |
The Mustangs dug deep into their football tradition to
come up with an emotional effort against Memorial after suffering their only
loss of the season the previous week to Hudson. It took 3 OTs but Menomonie came
out on top by 34-27 and a share of the Big Rivers title. This team has the
talent to make a state title run.
Next Game: vs. New Richmond (4-5) |
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Eau Claire Memorial
(8-1) |
Last Week: 27 - 34 (3OT) loss vs. Menomonie |
The Old Abes might have been a little relaxed having
clinched a share of the Big Rivers the week before, but there is no denying
Memorial played a great game in the loss to Menomonie. The loss stings, but the
focus is now to advance through the playoffs behind the offense and Matt Knapp.
Next Game: vs. D.C. Everest (5-4) |
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Hudson
(6-3) |
Last Week: 48 - 7 win vs. Eau Claire North |
The Raiders ended their regular season with a lopsided
win over EC North 48-7. At 6-3 entering playoffs, they are a team that any
opponent cannot afford to overlook thanks to a relentless defense.
Next Game: @ Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln (8-1) |
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Rice Lake
(6-3) |
Last Week: 13 - 12 win @ Chippewa Falls |
The Warriors had nothing but pride on the line last week
in their game at Chippewa Falls. The Cardinals had a playoff berth waiting with
a win, but a swarming defensive effort by Rice Lake on a two point conversion
preserved the exciting 13-12 win. Playoffs are always interesting for the
Warriors as they get toughened up in the Big Rivers and then step down into D3
competition. If they stay healthy, they could make some noise.
Next Game: @ Medford Area (6-3) |
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Chippewa Falls
(5-4) |
Last Week: 12 - 13 loss vs. Rice Lake |
| The Cardinals finished inches away from suiting and
playing this week in the playoffs. Zandy Stowell fell just short of the two
point conversion and the playoffs. Give the Chi Hi coaches credit. The easy
decision is kick and hope for the best in OT IF the kick is good, but it takes
courage and sometimes a little luck to go for the win. |
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Schools with 300 - 499 enrollment |
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Somerset
(8-1) |
Last Week: 60 - 7 win @ Osceola |
The Spartans crushed winless Osceola to wrap up the
Middle Border title once again. Somerset has an opportunity to play in Madison
if they stay healthy.
Next Game: vs. Unity (5-4) |
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Bloomer
(8-1) |
Last Week: 29 - 7 win vs. Spooner |
The Blackhawks took first place in the HON after
dominating once beaten Spooner at home 29-7. The high flying Hawks are a tough
first round draw and have a shot at Camp Randall for the first time in school
history.
Next Game: vs. G-E-T (6-3) |
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St. Croix Central
(9-0) |
Last Week: 20- 7 win vs. Spring Valley |
After fighting off Spring Valley for sole possession of
the Dunn St. Croix, the Panthers now advance to the playoffs with a chip on
their shoulders looking for respect. Playing against small schools in the DSC
has some people looking past this team, but you can't look past QB Carl Moll and
SCC.
Next Game: vs. Baldwin - Woodville (5-4) |
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Durand
(7-2) |
Last Week: 37 - 7 win @ Ellsworth |
The Panthers made playoff qualifier Ellsworth look like
pretenders with a solid 37-7 win on Friday. Durand may not be a seeded team but
nobody wants to face them in the first round of the playoffs. This is a sleeper
team to watch.
Next Game: vs. Northwestern (5-4) |
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Spooner
(7-2) |
Last Week: 7 - 29 loss @ Bloomer |
The Rails gave it their all but were no match for Bloomer
in the season finale. After being held to a minus 3 yards of offense in the
first half, Spooner fought back and held their heads up in readying for
playoffs.
Next Game: @ St. Croix Falls (7-2) |
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Colby
(9-0) |
Last Week: 35 - 0 win @ Spencer / Columbus |
The Hornets won easily in their Cloverbelt final by a
35-0 score against Spencer/ Columbus. The opportunity the last couple of weeks
to rest players puts Colby in great position to again make the trek to Madison.
Next Game: vs. Elk Mound (5-4) |
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Blair - Taylor
(9-0) |
Last Week: 35 - 7 win vs. Whitehall |
The Wildcats defense stood up to the challenge against
Whitehall's dynamic running attack and emerged with a title clinching 35-7 win
over the Norsemen. The defensive effort also makes the Wildcats a good bet to
get deep into the playoffs.
Next Game: vs. Iowa - Grant (7-2) |
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Eau Claire Regis
(8-1) |
Last Week: 35 - 21 win vs. Tomahawk |
The Ramblers made quick work of a winless Tomahawk team
to round out their schedule. The double wing offense of Coach Brenner will be
tough to stop in the playoffs.
Next Game: vs. Boyceville (6-3) |
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Clayton
(9-0) |
Last Week: 55 - 6 win @ New Auburn |
The Bears are another team looking for respect. This
small school has put up some big numbers in going undefeated this year behind QB
Kyle Larson and winning the South Lakeland conference. However passing teams
always find it tough to advance because of weather, so this bears watching in
the Bears journey through the playoffs.
Next Game: vs. Turtle Lake (5-4) |
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Whitehall
(8-1) |
Last Week: 7 - 35 loss @ Blair - Taylor |
The Norsemen wrapped up the regular season with a
disappointing loss at Blair-Taylor 35-7. Other than this loss, Whitehall has
played solid all season on both sides of the ball where they rank 7th in scoring
offense among West Wisconsin teams and 11th in fewest points allowed overall.
This type of balanced team can be a real threat to anyone in the playoffs.
Next Game: @ Westby (7-2) |
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