HIGHLIGHTS: Arrowhead defeats Marquette, 53-22, on Aug. 22, 2025
Highlights from Arrowhead football defeating Marquette, 53-22, on Aug. 22, 2025.
- Four of the top 10 preseason Milwaukee area high school football teams lost their opening games.
- Defending D2 state champion Slinger started its season with a shutout victory.
- Top-ranked teams Muskego and Mukwonago suffered close losses in their first games.
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association high school football season kicked off Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. Four of our preseason top 10 teams fell in Week 1, including top 5 programs Muskego and Mukwonago. Here is more on the Week 1 action.
1. Slinger (1-0)
The Owls began their WIAA Division 2 state title defense with a 37-0 shutout win over Menomonee Falls. Next: at Badger, Aug. 29.
2. Muskego (0-1)
Muskego was iced on a potential game-winning field goal attempt at Neenah and missed the official try after a late timeout and clock delay, falling 14-13. Next: vs. Oak Creek, Aug. 29.
3. Interview (0-1)
Mukwonago dropped its home opener against Appleton North, 21-6. Next: vs. Sun Prairie East, Aug. 29.
4. Arrowhead (1-0)
The Warhawks dominated on the road against Marquette in a 53-22 win, led by two TD connections between Nolan Hanson and Ryan Heiman, and a trio of scoring backs including Jacob Siner, Jebari Craig and Devin Nettles. Next: vs. Neenah, Aug. 29.
5. Franklin (1-0)
The Sabers narrowly edged past Catholic Memorial, 23-20, led by a punt return touchdown and pick-six from Dominick Walters. Next: vs. Brookfield Central, Aug. 29.
6. Catholic Memorial (0-1)
Miscues haunted the Crusaders in a narrow loss to Franklin, but CMH still came within an onside kick recovery of having a chance to tie or take the lead in the final minute. Next: vs. Sun Prairie West, Aug. 28.
7. Racine Case (1-0)
Racine Case spoiled Matthew McDonnell’s home debut with Cedarburg, shutting out the Bulldogs, 17-0. Next: vs. Sussex Hamilton, Aug. 29.
8. Oconomowoc (1-0)
The Raccoons put up 20 points in the first quarter en route to a 38-14 win over Pulaski in Oconomowoc’s home opener. Next: at Verona, Aug. 29.
9. Wisconsin Lutheran (0-1)
Wisconsin Lutheran fell in its home opener to Waukesha West, 38-14. Next: at Whitefish Bay, Aug. 29.
10. Homestead (1-0)
Homestead defended home turf against Germantown, winning 43-15 in a 2024 WIAA second round playoff rematch. Next: at Kettle Moraine, Aug. 29.
