State Football Champions Crowned
Saturday, November 18th, 2017 -- 7:39 AM
3 more champions were crowned at the WIAA State Football Championships on Friday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.DIVISION 3
Rice Lake (11-2) captured its second State title with a convincing 25-3 victory over previously unbeaten New Berlin Eisenhower in the Division 3 championship game Friday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The Warriors held a resounding advantage, possessing the ball for 36:18 compared to just 11:42 for the Lions. In addition, Rice Lake snapped the ball for 75 offensive plays in the game, which is one shy of the Division 3 State final record. New Berlin Eisenhower had only 29 plays from scrimmage.
DIVISION 2
Waunakee (14-0) won its sixth State championship with a fourth quarter, come-from-behind 14-13 win over previously undefeated Brookfield Central in the Division 2 championship game. The Warriors’ six State titles in their nine appearances in the final ranks second among all schools.
Division 1
Kimberly (14-0) won its fifth straight State championship and extended its nation-leading winning streak to 70 games with a 27-7 win over Sun Prairie in the Division 1 title game Friday evening. WFCA Offensive Player of the Year, DJ Stewart gained a game-high 189 yards rushing with two touchdowns. In continuing their win streak, the Papermakers have tied for the most State titles with seven. Of their five straight championships, four have been in Division 1 and one has been in Division 2. The last time Kimberly experienced a loss was Level 3 of the 2012 playoffs.
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