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.