WIAA Level 4 Games Schedule

Level 4 of the WIAA Football Playoffs is upon as teams prepare for a chance to go to State in Madison at Camp Randall next weekend.

Division 1
Game 1: Waunakee vs. Arrowhead at Madison Memorial

Game 2: Muskego vs. Bay Port at UW-Oshkosh
Just one year removed from squaring off in Madison for the Division 1 state championship, Bay Port and Muskego meet again with another heavyweight matchup on deck. Last fall, the Pirates set the tone early, racing out to a 19-0 halftime lead before fending off a late Muskego push to secure a 25-18 win and the program’s first-ever WIAA state title.

Both teams bring back key pieces from that memorable showdown. Bay Port returns veteran quarterback Matt Stevens, explosive running back Brady Moon, and defensive force Brock Gauthier, forming a core that powered last year’s championship run.

On the other sideline, Muskego once again leans on standout runner Jackson Niemiec, who led the Warriors in rushing during last year’s title game and has continued to be a dynamic presence in their backfield.

Division 2
Game 1: River Falls vs Notre Dame at D.C. Everest
Notre Dame enters unbeaten after knocking off Big Rivers co-champion Rice Lake 28–20 last week, powered once again by star junior running back Kingston Allen. Allen was unstoppable, racking up 286 yards and four touchdowns to push the Tritons through to another playoff round. He now sits just 33 yards away from becoming the third player in state history to eclipse 3,000 rushing yards in a single season, an astounding feat made even more impressive considering he missed a game earlier this fall.

While River Falls has allowed some high point totals this season, the Wildcats’ offense has been scorching hot, setting the stage for what could become a high-scoring showdown. Quarterback Tino Massa has already surpassed 2,500 passing yards, and versatile playmaker Joseph Tarasewicz is coming off a monster performance that featured 200+ rushing yards and 100+ receiving yards.

Game 2: West De Pere vs. Homestead at Neenah
While both teams bring spotless records into the showdown, they’ve reached this point in very different ways. Homestead has built its success on a suffocating defense paired with one of the most dominant ground games in Wisconsin. The Highlanders feature four players with at least 500 rushing yards, and as a team, they are churning out a staggering 360 rushing yards per game. Ball control, physicality, and defensive pressure have been their formula all season.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, West De Pere arrives with one of the most explosive offenses in the state. Quarterback Patrick Greisen has been nearly unstoppable, throwing 44 touchdowns this season and recently becoming Wisconsin’s all-time passing touchdown leader. He enters Friday just three touchdowns shy of 100 for his career, a milestone that could be within reach in this high-stakes matchup.

Division 3
Game 1: Grafton vs. Catholic Memorial at Oconomowoc
Game 2: Reedsburg vs. Whitefish Bay at Madison LaFollette

Division 4
Game 1: Baldwin-Woodville vs. Winneconne at Marshfield
In last season’s semifinal, Baldwin-Woodville pulled away for a 40-16 victory, punching their ticket to the championship game. This year’s Blackhawks returned only 11 starters from that squad, yet have looked every bit the contender once again. Baldwin-Woodville rolled to an unbeaten season, securing the Middle Border Conference title, and proved their playoff mettle last week by toppling top-ranked Aquinas 27-20.

Winneconne, meanwhile, has been dominant from start to finish. With 17 returning starters, the Wolves controlled the Bay Conference once again and bring one of the state’s most dangerous offensive weapons into the semifinal. Iowa commit Brody Schaffer has been electric, throwing for 1,638 yards, rushing for 1,009, and accounting for 37 total touchdowns, a dual-threat force capable of changing a game on any snap.

Game 2: Columbus vs. Little Chute at Kewaskum
Little Chute has surged under first-year head coach Mark Krommenacker, who installed the flexbone option offense and immediately transformed the Mustangs into one of the state’s most dangerous rushing teams. The ground attack has been overwhelming, averaging 348 rushing yards per game, with junior standout Reece Joten leading the charge at 1,413 yards and 17 touchdowns. With multiple backs contributing and the option attack firing on all cylinders, Little Chute has rolled to 11 straight wins since its only loss, a tight 14-6 defeat to semifinalist Winneconne in Week 1.

Columbus, meanwhile, also stumbled early in a non-conference matchup against Aquinas but has been unstoppable since, rattling off 10 consecutive victories. The Cardinals spread the ball around as well as any team left in the playoffs, featuring three different players with at least 10 rushing touchdowns, even though none have eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark individually. Senior quarterback Peyton Powers ties it all together, excelling as both a passer and a runner and giving Columbus a true dual-threat leader under center.

Division 5
Game 1: Northwestern vs. Stratford at Chippewa Falls (Dorais Field)
Stratford enters with a chance to make WIAA history. The Tigers are seeking to become just the third program ever to win four straight state championships, joining Kimberly’s five-peat from 2013–2017 and, fittingly, their own legendary run of six consecutive titles from 2003–2008. Stratford claimed Division 6 crowns in 2022 and 2023, then moved up to D5 last season and won it again. After dropping two games early this fall, the Tigers have found their championship form once more, riding a 10-game winning streak into the semifinal.

Northwestern, meanwhile, brings one of the state’s most consistently successful resumes into the showdown. Over the last 11 seasons, the Tigers have piled up 18 playoff victories, regularly positioning themselves among Wisconsin’s best small-school programs. Yet despite all that success, Northwestern hasn’t returned to Madison since its 1993 state runner-up finish. This undefeated run presents perhaps their best chance in three decades to break through.

Game 2: Mayville vs. Lake Country Lutheran at Slinger

Division 6
Game 1: Mondovi vs. Edgar at Stanley-Boyd
Mondovi enters riding the momentum of a dramatic redemption win. Earlier this season, the Buffaloes suffered a heartbreaking loss to Regis on a last-second Hail Mary, but in last week’s playoff showdown, they flipped the script with a 35-28 victory, knocking out the Ramblers in another instant classic. At the center of Mondovi’s run is electrifying sophomore quarterback Bode Falkner, who has put together one of the most impressive dual-threat seasons in Wisconsin. Falkner has thrown for 1,930 yards, rushed for 1,211, and accounted for 39 total touchdowns, making him one of the most dangerous playmakers left in the bracket.

Edgar, meanwhile, is chasing a third straight state championship, having claimed Division 7 titles in 2023 and 2024 before moving up to D6 this fall. Despite their perfect record, the Wildcats have faced more resistance than in past seasons. They needed a late stop to escape eighth-seeded Loyal/Greenwood 21-14 in the first round, then survived a defensive slugfest to edge Bonduel 8-7 last week. While the offense has faced challenges at times, Edgar’s defense has been nothing short of dominant, allowing just 33 total points all season and posting eight shutouts.

Game 2: Darlington vs. Manitowoc Lutheran at Waukesha West

Division 7
Game 1: Cochrane-Fountain City vs. Lourdes Academy at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln
It has been a remarkable year for Cochrane-Fountain City athletics, highlighted by a boys basketball state championship last winter, and several of those same athletes, along with head coach Jesse Cyrus, have powered the Pirates to an undefeated football season. C-FC continued its dominant run last week with a statement victory, handing previously unbeaten Boyceville a 35-14 loss in the Level 3 round. Behind a tough, disciplined defense and a balanced offense that continues to improve, the Pirates enter the semifinal playing their best football of the season.

Lourdes Academy brings a perfect record of its own after winning the Trailways Conference title and cruising through the postseason. The Knights are led by dynamic junior quarterback Brady Bauer, who has been one of the top dual-threat weapons in Division 7. Bauer has thrown for 1,476 yards and added 1,146 rushing yards, giving Lourdes a dangerous, versatile attack capable of challenging even the best defenses.

Game 2: Potosi/Cassville vs. Kenosha St. Joseph Catholic at Stoughton