Florence Football, fresh off capturing the 8-Player State Championship, was voted the OnFocus Team of the Week, November 5 – November 11, collecting 361 votes.
OnFocus Team of the Week, November 5 – November 11
- Middleton Girls Swimming – Middleton claimed the Division 1 State Championship on Saturday, giving Middleton High School its third state championship this fall, following the Boys Volleyball and Boys Soccer State Titles.
- Edgar Football – The Wildcats advanced to the Division 6 State Championship Game on Thursday with a 21-3 Level 4 win over Bangor.
- Stratford Football – Stratford defeated Grantsburg 35-21 Friday evening at Chippewa Falls in Level 4 Playoff Football. The win sends Stratford back to state where they look to repeat as state champions.
- Rhinelander Girls Swimming – The Hodags capped off a dominating season by earning the Division 2 State Championship on Friday.
- Florence Football – Florence capped off a perfect season with a come from behind 32-30 win in the WIAA State 8-Player Championship Game on Saturday. Florence trailed 30-20 in the second half before scoring a pair of touchdowns to take a two point lead, and then held off the Cardinals down the stretch.
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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]
