The opening night of high school football in the Midwest turned into a showcase of power and precision, as teams across the state delivered performances that will be talked about for weeks.
Opening Night Highlights
Portage opened its season with a 24-13 victory over Wisconsin Dells, a contest that featured an early scoring drive by Austin Fries and a timely connection from Jax Gall to Antonio Gomez that kept the Dells within striking distance.
Bay Port rolled past Middleton 56-15, highlighted by Ryder Timmerman’s long touchdown run that set the tone for a dominant offensive display.
West De Pere overcame an early 10-0 deficit to defeat Sun Prairie East 42-20, sparked by a 65-yard strike from Andrew Greisen that swung momentum in the second half.
Madison West posted a 49-0 shutout of Hamilton, with Kamaria Carter opening the scoring and Ja’Monte Gaston adding a second-half touchdown to seal the win.
Monona Grove blanked Janesville Parker 42-0 on its home field, and quarterback Jaxon Zukowski connected deep downfield to Henry Parrott and Landry Ganshert to build a 14-0 lead early in the game.
Randolph/Cambria-Friesland cruised to a 56-8 triumph over Kenosha Catholic Central/Christian Life, with Callen Drews finding the end zone multiple times.
The opening weekend underscored the depth of talent across the region, setting the stage for a season that promises more dramatic contests and standout performances.