Stratford (On Focus) – Just one week after what was the most anticipated football game in central Wisconsin this season, a CWC Large matchup of Stratford and Spencer/Columbus, it’s another CWC game that has all of central Wisconsin abuzz.
Actually, make that the entire state of Wisconsin.
In Week 3, a scoreless game at the half saw Stratford pull away for a 28-0 shutout of S/C. In Week 4, the Tigers are right back at it, with perennial powerhouse Amherst visiting Stratford.
With the move from the Marawood to the CWC Large, Stratford has its second huge game in the conference. One week after toppling longtime Cloverbelt power S/C, the Tigers look to do the same against CWC power and multiple time state champion Amherst.
Both teams come into the game with impressive resumes, and the only reason fans won’t be packed in on Friday night is due to safety precautions. In years past, this game would be the type fans show up an hour early just to get a seat. Make no mistake about it, this game looks to be a classic.
Here’s a look at the game, with our OnFocus closeup:
OnFocus By The Numbers
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Amherst
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Stratford
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Points For
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123
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104
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Points Against
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40
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6
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Rushing Yards
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463
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671
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Rushing TD
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8
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9
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Passing Yards
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857
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226
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Passing TD
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10
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5
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LEADERS
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Rushing: Tristan Shelvan
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491
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Beau Gross
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350
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Passing: Tristan Shelvan
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463
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Max Vanderhoof
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212
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Receiving yards: Ian Hall
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179
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Kale Weisenberger
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80
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Receptions: Ian Hall
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11
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Beau Gross
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4
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Sacks
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3
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9
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Yards allowed rushing
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131
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87
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Yards allowed passing
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214
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96
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Rushing td allowed
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4
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0
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| Passing td allowed | 2 | 0 | ||
| Wins over: | Weyauwega-Fremont 42-14 | Wittenberg-Birnamwood | 35-6 | |
| Nekoosa 48-12 | Weyauwega-Fremont | 41-0 | ||
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Manawa 33-14
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Spencer/Columbus
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28-0
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
