Two undefeated teams meet in the WIAA Division 6 State Championship Games, with both looking for their first title.
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Edgar Wildcats
13-0 1st Place Marawood/CWC
Playoff Wins: 21-14 vs Loyal/Greenwood, 42-0 vs Poynette, 8-7 vs Bonduel, 21-14 vs Mondovi
The Edgar Wildcats return to Madison looking to match their rivals’ recent run of 3 straight state championships, and match the record of 10 state championships.
The Wildcats rolled through the regular season, with only two close games, a 14-0 win at D5 state semifinalist Stratford and a 9-6 neutral site game vs Marquette Academy (IL). The playoffs have brought different challenges, with 3 one one-score wins for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats are led by a dynamic rushing game, with Maverick Butt leading the way, 182 carries, 1167 yards, and 17 touchdowns; Gavin Mauer, 103 carries, 730 yards, and 9 touchdowns; and Tucker Streit, 55 carries, 209 yards, and 7 touchdowns.
The defense has been the other big leader, with the defense not giving up more than 14 points, including 8 shutouts.
Darlington Redbirds
13-0 1st Place in SWAL
Playoff Wins: 55-14 vs Melrose-Mindoro, 35-6 vs Fennimore, 49-12 vs Belleville, 37-3 vs Manitowoc Lutheran
Darlington has a streak going that they would love to break; they have lost 7 state championship games in a row, with their last championship in 1995. This streak includes coming 2nd in 4 straight years from 2013-2016. But Darlington might be bringing their best team to Madison in a while. They head to Madison a perfect 13-0 and rolled through the Division 6 playoffs, with their closest playoff game being a 37-3 win over Manitowoc Lutheran in the semifinals.
The Redbirds are led by dual-threat quarterback Zeke Zuberbuhler, who has completed 74% of his passes for 1312 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 1 interception, while also carrying the ball 122 times for 1128 yards and 18 touchdowns.
After Zuberbuhler, the leading rushers are Dante Glendenning, who has carried the ball 79 times for 956 yards and 18 touchdowns, and Calum Christ, who has carried the ball 79 times for 748 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Glendenning is also the leading receiver who has caught 24 passes for 415 yards and a touchdown. Broker Buschor has caught 18 passes for 387 yards and 9 touchdowns. Ryder Fitzsimons has caught 20 passes for 376 yards and 5 touchdowns.
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