Wisconsin high school football season begins with tragedy and rankings

The Wisconsin high school football season has commenced with significant developments across the state. In the Chippewa Valley and western Wisconsin, various teams secured victories, including Baldwin-Woodville, Abbotsford, and Arcadia. However, the Alma Center-Lincoln vs. Turtle Lake game was marked by tragedy following the death of player Adam Massman from injuries sustained during the match.

In the statewide Top 25 rankings, defending WIAA Division 1 champion Arrowhead maintains the number one position after a 35-7 victory over Marquette. Other top-ranked teams include Muskego, Notre Dame Academy, Catholic Memorial, and Racine Case. The rankings feature five defending state champions, including Arrowhead, Darlington, Grafton, West De Pere, and Winneconne.