Bound Wisconsin Week 8 Football Preview

All game times 7 pm unless otherwise noted.

Monona Grove (7-0, 5-0; D2 #3) at Waunakee (6-1, 5-0; D1 #6) - The Badger-Large Conference matchup that people have been anticipating all season. Last year they played an incredible overtime game, with Waunakee squeaking out a 14-13 win.

Edgewood (6-1, 5-0; D4 #8) at Beaver Dam (6-1, 5-0; D2 #10) - The Badger-Small Conference lead is on the line in this one as league newcomer Beaver Dam is trying to win the crown in their first season as a member.

Darlington (7-0, 5-0; D5 #1) at Cuba City (5-2, 3-2; UR) - Darlington looks to be an unstoppable force this year, but Cuba City is a solid squad. This will be the 88th meeting between the teams, with Darlington dominating 61-25-1 in the previous matchups.

Black Hawk/Warren (5-2, 4-1; UR) at Potosi/Cassville (5-2, 4-1; UR) - Four teams currently sit 4-1 in the Six Rivers Conference, including both of these squads. The winner likely ends up with some kind of a share of the league crown, while the loser does not. These teams have played some outstanding games in recent years, with Black Hawk/Warren winning 28-21 in Week 9 last year when both were unbeaten.

Platteville (6-1, 5-0; UR) at Prairie du Chien (5-2, 4-1; UR) - These have been the top two teams in the SWC all year, and while Prairie du Chien does have a crossover loss, it does not count towards the conference championship, so the winner here likely claims the SWC title. It is the 75th meeting between these schools going back to 1935,

Ithaca/Weston (6-0, 5-0; D7 #2) at Royall (5-2, 4-1; UR) - Ithaca/Weston can secure at least a share of the Scenic Bluffs Conference title with a win against Royall.

Madison Memorial (6-1, 4-1; UR) at Verona (6-1, 5-0; D1 #9) - Verona is looking to secure at least a share of the Big Eight Conference title with a win, facing off against Janesville Craig next week. Madison Memorial can spoil things and force a potential three-way tie atop the standings heading into the final week.

Wisconsin Dells (5-2, 4-1; UR) at Mauston (4-3, 4-1; UR) - These teams just down the interstate from each other have met 80 previous times, with Wisconsin Dells holding a 47-33 advantage in the all-time series.

Mukwonago (2-5, 1-4; UR) at Arrowhead (6-1, 4-1; D1 #5) - Mukwonago likely has to win this one or next week against Muskego to get into the playoffs, certainly a tall ask, though the Indians have been much more competitive than their 2-5 record suggests and were a top ten team in the preseason. Arrowhead is looking to bounce back after its first loss of the year last week against Muskego in overtime.

Franklin (4-3, 4-1; UR) at Oconomowoc (5-2, 3-2; D1 #7) - After a rough start, Franklin has been playing better of late. Oconomowoc has the big win over Muskego a few weeks ago, and while they followed it up with a shutout loss to Arrowhead, the Raccoons rebounded last week with a hard-fought win over Mukwonago.

Germantown (3-4, 2-3; UR) at Hamilton (7-0, 5-0; D1 #2) - Germantown has some nice wins on the schedule this year, but a win over unbeaten Hamilton would certainly be a feather in their cap. Hamilton is looking to stay the course heading into the postseason.

Plymouth (6-1, 4-1; D3 #7) at Port Washington (7-0, 5-0; D3 #2) - Plymouth was upset by West Bend West last week, but the Panthers can still get in position for a share of the Glacier Trails Conference title with a win over undefeated Port Washington. Plenty of seeding implications on the line in this one as well.

Pewaukee (7-0, 5-0; D3 #1) at New Berlin Eisenhower (5-2, 3-2; UR) - Pewaukee can’t overlook Eisenhower in anticipation of next week’s huge showdown against New Berlin West, where both teams could enter undefeated in league play. Ike fell to West in last week’s National (Avenue) Championship Game.

Watertown Luther Prep (5-2, 5-0; UR) at Racine St. Catherine’s (6-1, 5-0; D4 #9) - Luther Prep has rebounded from a pair of opening non-conference losses to win five straight. The Phoenix meet up with St. Cat’s with control of the Metro Classic on the line.

Kenosha St. Joseph (6-1, 5-0; D6 #6) at Racine Lutheran (7-0, 5-0; D5 #4) - This is a crossover game that holds some big time playoff seeding implications for both teams and should be an outstanding game.

Pulaski (5-2, 3-2; UR) at De Pere (5-2, 3-2; UR) - Both teams are out of the FRCC-North race, but are looking to improve their playoff seeding, as this could be the best win of the year for whoever does come out on top.

Luxemburg-Casco (5-2, 4-1; UR) at Freedom (7-0, 5-0; D4 #1) - Freedom is undefeated and looking to wrap up the North Eastern Conference title against a Luxemburg-Casco team that is currently tied for second in the league standings.

Green Bay West (5-2, 3-2; UR) at Notre Dame (7-0, 5-0; D2 #1) - Green Bay West is one of the best stories of the year, as the Wildcats are in a good spot to make the playoffs for the first time in 30 years. Taking on Notre Dame is a different animal, however, as last year the Tritons ran for 362 yards while holding West to 53 yards of total offense.

Fond du Lac (3-4, 2-3; UR) at Kimberly (3-4, 3-2; UR) - Both teams are in desperate need of a win to improve their qualifying status, and Fond du Lac might need to win the final two games to get into the postseason.

Lomira (7-0, 5-0; D6 #3) at Winnebago Lutheran (4-3, 3-2; UR) - Winnebago Lutheran has won three straight games and has been playing some really good football. The Vikings won’t be a pushover for Lomira, who is atop the Flyway standings and are undefeated on the year.

Holmen (7-0, 5-0; D2 #5) at La Crosse Central (5-2, 3-2; UR) - Holmen is undefeated and ranked in the top five of Division 2, but has a tough closing schedule that includes La Crosse Central this week and unbeaten La Crosse Logan next week.

Hillsboro (2-5, 1-4; UR) at Necedah (1-6, 1-4; UR) - Necedah just ended a 43-game losing streak a couple weeks ago, but if they can find a way to get a win over Hillsboro, they’d go even further and potentially make the playoffs.

Reedsburg (5-2, 3-2; D3 #6) at Sparta (3-4, 1-4; UR) - Sparta needs to win to get in the playoffs, while a loss almost certainly eliminates them. The Spartans have been in this situation late in the year against Reedsburg the last two seasons and seen the Beavers score wild wins at the end of the game, including an overtime contest last year.

Mondovi (6-1, 4-1; D6 #5) at Elk Mound (5-2, 3-2; UR) - Mondovi is looking to stay in reach of Durand-Arkansaw in the Cloverbelt Conference, as the teams will meet up next week, potentially for a league crown.