Friday Night Football: Upsets and Comebacks Across the Region
The latest round of high school football delivered a slate of dramatic moments, from a seven‑point turnaround to tightly contested finishes that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Waunakee Warriors erased a 7‑0 deficit to pull away 35‑7, a rally sparked by key plays from Aaron Trudell and Gavin Selk and a decisive contribution from special teams.
Lake Mills surged past McFarland 66‑38, capping the night with a late touchdown from Jaden McFarlane and a scoring pass from Tyler Wollin that sealed the victory.
Watertown edged Madison West 21‑20 after a penalty shifted momentum, with Kamaria Carter breaking through for a decisive run that put the team ahead in the third quarter.
Edgewood High School rolled to a 48‑14 triumph over Lakeside Lutheran, highlighted by a 44‑yard touchdown run from Hunter Malota and a striking pass from Jack Lovell.
Middleton’s narrow 24‑23 win over Kenosha Indian Trail hinged on Benjamin Lashuk’s tying run, though Kenosha answered with a late comeback that left the final margin razor‑thin.
Sun Prairie East celebrated its first victory of the season, a 67‑8 blowout that featured touchdowns from Braylon Peterson and Carter Kavanaugh, underscoring a promising start.
The Cheesemakers hosted Oregon and prevailed 27‑14, with Gavin Lehmann and Tristan Anderson delivering pivotal plays that swung the game in their favor.
Platteville edged Mineral Point 28‑27 on a clutch pass from Brody Digman, illustrating the fine line between triumph and defeat in close contests.
Darlington (WI) repeated its Week 1 performance, shutting out Lena‑Winslow (IL) 35‑0 and reinforcing its early‑season dominance.
Other notable results included Stockton’s 36‑8 victory over Black Hawk/Warren and Port Washington’s 36‑14 win over Mount Horeb, both featuring state‑ranked matchups, while Lomira posted a 24‑0 shutout of Milwaukee King and Lake Country Lutheran edged Mayville 17‑14 in a ranked showdown.