The annual Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star games took place on a crisp Saturday at Titan Stadium in Oshkosh, drawing high school standouts from across the state.
Large Schools Showdown
In the Large Schools division the South edged the North 24-17, pulling away with a 14-0 burst in the second half that turned a close contest into a decisive win.
Quarterback Joey Passaglia was the offensive engine for the South, completing 13 of 22 passes and steering the attack that produced the pivotal second-half points.
The North's aerial effort featured Bryce Ott, who went 9-of-16 for 103 yards, and Tino Massa, who added 4-of-10 for 111 yards, but their efforts were not enough to offset the South's surge.
Small Schools Dominance
The Small Schools matchup was a one-sided affair, with the North rolling to a 41-0 victory after building a 27-0 lead in the opening half.
Defensively the North limited the South to just -25 yards rushing and 80 yards passing, underscoring the shut-down performance that set the tone for the final score.
Carson Roemhild capped the North's offensive onslaught with a 7-of-8 passing night for 108 yards and three touchdowns, cementing the team's control of the game.
Eight-Man Division Thriller
In the eight-man division the South prevailed 22-18, outscoring the North 16-0 in the fourth quarter to snatch victory despite being outgained in total yards.
The North amassed 308 yards of offense while the South managed only 158, yet the South's late-game scoring spree proved decisive.
Running backs Cole Schley and Dawson Moulton powered the North's ground game with 129 and 116 yards respectively, highlighting the contrast in yardage that defined the contest.