Wisconsin high school football playoffs reach state semifinals
The gist
Level 3 sectional finals on Nov. 6 cut Wisconsin's 11-player playoff field to eight teams per division.
Semifinal winners move on to seven title games at Camp Randall Stadium.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026The WIAA announced the 11-player playoff qualifying field and pairings in a one-hour live program on WIAA State Tournament Network stations.
- Nov 6, 2026Level 3 sectional championship games were played across Divisions 1-7. In Division 1, West De Pere beat Hudson 38-26, Racine Case edged Muskego 6-3, Sussex Hamilton beat Arrowhead 17-10 and Bay Port beat Waunakee 28-21 in overtime.
- Nov 7, 2026One Level 3 game remained to be played on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Key terms
- 11-player
- Tackle football played by high school teams, the level before college football.
- Camp Randall Stadium
- An outdoor stadium on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, home of the Badgers football team.
Source: Wikipedia