Week 2 of Operation Football delivered a cascade of excitement across the Wisconsin high school gridiron, as teams battled for early season momentum and fans filled the stands with anticipation.
Notre Dame’s narrow victory
The top‑ranked Division 2 squad from Notre Dame survived a tightly contested matchup, edging fourth‑ranked Kaukauna 35‑28 in a one‑score game that kept the outcome uncertain until the final whistle.
Rivalry contests also proved decisive, with Menominee and Oshkosh West emerging victorious and reinforcing their early‑season momentum.
Other notable scores
Amherst rolled past Winnebago Lutheran Academy 35‑14, while Appleton East edged Green Bay Preble 17‑14 in a thriller. Neenah fell 7‑59 to Freedom, and Xavier dropped a 14‑48 decision to Gibraltar.
Oneida Nation contributed 22 points against Green Bay Southwest, and Green Bay East secured a 12‑17 win over Kewaunee.
Kiel dominated Berlin 42‑14, Kohler outscored Oostburg 30‑15, and Laconia fought back from a 6‑0 deficit before ultimately succumbing to Markesan.
Pulaski edged Hortonville 21‑16, Roncalli posted a shutout against Mishicot 28‑0, and Seymour defeated Oconto Falls 21‑13.
Shiocton dispatched Southern Door 34‑13, Two Rivers slipped past Ripon 28‑20, and Wrightstown held off Lodi 28‑21 to round out the week’s action.
The week’s highlights were rounded out by commentary from Dave Schroeder and Eric Boynton, who broke down the key moments for local viewers.