The WIAA high school football playoffs continue with second-round action, and there's plenty of drama to play out around the region Friday night, with the Wisconsin State Journal staff covering Middleton at Waunakee and Arrowhead at Verona. Follow the second-round action here.
Editor’s note: The Wisconsin State Journal’s high school coverage area includes the following schools: Madison Memorial, Middleton, Verona, Madison La Follette, Sun Prairie East, Sun Prairie West, Madison West, Madison East, DeForest, Waunakee, Mount Horeb, Stoughton, Monona Grove, Oregon, Madison Edgewood, McFarland, Deerfield, Marshall, Belleville, Wisconsin Heights, Madison Abundant Life, Madison Country Day, St. Ambrose, Lodi and Sauk Prairie.
Friday's Madison area high school football playoff scores
No. 7 D.C. Everest 45, No. 3 Madison Memorial 24 FINAL
No. 4 Arrowhead 22, No. 1 Verona 21 FINAL
No. 2 Rice Lake 35, No. 3 Monona Grove 34 FINAL
No. 3 West De Pere 38, No. 2 Sun Prairie East 14 FINAL
No. 2 Mount Horeb/Barneveld 36, No. 6 Waterford 14 FINAL
No. 1 La Crosse Aquinas 29, No. 4 Lodi 0 FINAL
No. 8 Belleville 21, No. 5 Marshall 7 FINAL
Photos: Middleton defeats Chippewa Falls 19-14 in first-round playoff action
Middleton wide receiver Tory Teff (1) celebrate with running back Kaivion Whitelow (24) after defeating Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Chippewa Falls linebacker Josiah Isenberger (55) comforts Colton Petska (85) after losing to Middleton on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Chippewa Falls players high-five fans after the loss to Middleton on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
The Middleton offense and Chippewa Falls defense pile up at the line of scrimmage on a fourth-and-one on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Chippewa Falls linebacker Colton Petska (85) knees on the field after losing to Middleton on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton running back Elijah Jackson (26) has his helmet grabbed by a Chippewa Falls defender on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton wide receiver Tory Teff (1) fights for extra yards on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton offensive lineman Jacob Cushman (72) points for a first down on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton defensive lineman Torin Pettaway (98) grabs Chippewa Falls quarterback Noah Potter (7) for a sack on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
The Chippewa Falls defense celebrates after recovering a fumble by Middleton running back Elijah Jackson on Friday night in Middleton.
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Middleton linebacker Tyler Vogt (45) celebrates after Middleton recovered a fumble on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton running back Elijah Jackson (26) braces for a hit on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
The Middleton student section extends their arms during an extra point attempt on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton recievers/running backs coach Quinn Calvin talks to his players before the game against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton wide receiver Chase Rogers (16) celebrates with Easton Harris (48) after a touchdown against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton takes the field before the game against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton quarterback Joey Passagglia (7) slips away from Chippewa Falls defensive lineman Brayden Hagmann (52) on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton running back Elijah Jackson (26) runs downfield against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton wide receiver Chase Rogers (16) runs in to the end zone for a touchdown on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Middleton defensive back Harrison Armstrong (0) returns an interception against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Chippewa Falls running back Jackson Bohland breaks away from Middleton defenders on his way to the end zone on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Chippewa Falls players high-five fans after the loss to Middleton on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Otto Breitenbach Stadium in Middleton, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
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