Gridiron Showdown: Quarterfinals and Semifinals Set to Ignite Wisconsin High School Football Playoffs

The 2024 WIAA football playoffs are heating up, with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds set to take center stage next weekend. Across seven 11-player divisions and the eight-player division, teams will battle it out for a chance to advance to the championship games. The action-packed schedule promises to deliver high-stakes drama and thrilling moments as the quest for gridiron glory intensifies.

Elevating the Playoff Intensity: A Snapshot of the Upcoming Matchups

Division 1: Titans Collide in Quarterfinal Showdowns

In the state's premier division, the top contenders will clash in a series of highly anticipated quarterfinal matchups. No. 7 D.C. Everest will face off against the formidable No. 1 Waunakee, while No. 2 Bay Port takes on the equally dominant No. 1 Marquette. The clash between No. 4 Muskego and No. 3 Neenah promises to be a hard-hitting affair, and the battle between No. 4 Arrowhead and No. 2 Mukwonago is sure to captivate fans.

Division 2: Underdogs Seek to Topple the Favorites

The Division 2 quarterfinals feature several intriguing matchups, with underdogs looking to upset the top-seeded teams. No. 2 Rice Lake will challenge No. 1 New Richmond, while No. 3 West De Pere takes on the powerful No. 1 Kaukauna. In another clash, No. 3 Milton faces off against the formidable No. 1 Badger, and No. 3 Homestead aims to take down the top-ranked No. 1 Slinger.

Division 3: Clash of the Titans in the Quarterfinals

The Division 3 quarterfinals promise to be a showcase of elite talent, as the top-seeded teams face off against their worthy challengers. No. 3 La Crosse Logan will test the mettle of No. 1 Medford, while No. 2 Notre Dame takes on the dominant No. 1 Grafton. The matchup between No. 2 Mount Horeb/Barneveld and No. 1 Catholic Memorial is sure to captivate, and No. 3 Wisconsin Lutheran will face off against the formidable No. 1 New Berlin West.

Division 4: Underdogs Seek to Defy the Odds

In Division 4, the quarterfinal round features several intriguing matchups, with underdogs looking to pull off stunning upsets. No. 2 Baldwin-Woodville will face either No. 1 Freedom or No. 4 Prescott, who are playing their Level 2 game on Saturday. No. 2 Mayville takes on the top-seeded No. 1 Winneconne, while No. 2 Columbus challenges the powerful No. 1 Aquinas. The clash between No. 2 Lake Mills and No. 1 Racine St. Catherine's is sure to be a thrilling encounter.

Division 5: Underdogs Seek to Defy the Odds

In Division 5, the quarterfinal round features several intriguing matchups, with underdogs looking to pull off stunning upsets. No. 2 Northwestern will face the top-seeded No. 1 Saint Croix Falls, while No. 2 Kiel takes on the dominant No. 1 Wrightstown. The clash between No. 3 Milwaukee Academy of Science and No. 1 Prairie du Chien promises to be a hard-fought battle, and No. 3 Lake Country Lutheran will challenge the formidable No. 1 Stratford.

Division 6: Underdogs Seek to Defy the Odds

The Division 6 quarterfinals feature several intriguing matchups, with underdogs looking to pull off stunning upsets. No. 2 Grantsburg will face the top-seeded No. 1 Regis, while No. 2 Bonduel takes on the powerful No. 1 Coleman. The clash between No. 8 Belleville and No. 2 Lancaster promises to be a thrilling encounter, and No. 2 Lomira will challenge the dominant No. 1 Cedar-Grove Belgium.

Division 7: Underdogs Seek to Defy the Odds

In Division 7, the quarterfinal round features several intriguing matchups, with underdogs looking to pull off stunning upsets. No. 2 Boyceville will face the top-seeded No. 1 Spring Valley, while No. 6 Lourdes Academy takes on the formidable No. 1 Edgar. The clash between No. 5 River Ridge and No. 3 Potosi/Cassville promises to be a hard-fought battle, and No. 2 Johnson Creek will challenge the dominant No. 1 Kenosha St. Joseph Catholic.

Eight-Player Division: Semifinal Showdown

In the eight-player division, the semifinal round will feature two highly anticipated matchups. No. 1 Northwood/Solon Springs will face off against No. 1 Lena/Saint Thomas Aquinas at Rhinelander, while No. 1 Highland takes on No. 1 Owen-Withee in another clash of the titans.