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Racine Case and Union Grove see their football seasons end in state semifinals

The Daily Racine teamFrom Saturday’s edition · 1 min read · 5 sources

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West De Pere beat Racine Case 20-19 in Friday's Division 1 semifinal. The Phantoms led 13-0 before that lead disappeared in the fourth quarter, then Morgan Mertens scored the go-ahead touchdown with less than two minutes left. Case's Morell Jackson rushed for 326 yards and three touchdowns, but the Eagles came up short.

Racine Case and Union Grove both lost Friday's state semifinals

  • West De Pere20 (won)
    Racine Case19
    FinalDivision 1 semifinal
  • Notre Dame28 (won)
    Union Grove17
    FinalDivision 2 semifinal

Sources: WBAY, WFRV Local 5

Union Grove built a big halftime lead against Notre Dame, then lost 28-17 in the Division 2 semifinal. Notre Dame's Kingston Allen ran for four touchdowns and set the record for career rushing yards in WIAA history in the game.

  • Division 1 final: Hamilton and West De Pere, 4 p.m. Nov. 20
  • Division 2 final: Notre Dame vs. Monona Grove, next week
  • Where: Stadium in Madison
  • West De Pere's streak: 27 straight wins, 13-0 this season

West De Pere moves on to face Hamilton for the Division 1 title

WIAA Division 1 football playoffs

Semifinals

Championship

HamiltonHamilton48
Bay PortBay Port15
West De PereWDP20
Racine CaseCase19
HamiltonHamilton
West De PereWDP

Fri., 4 p.m., Camp Randall

Sources: WBAY, WFRV Local 5, CBS58

View as table
RoundGameResult
SemifinalsHamilton vs. Bay PortHamilton 48–15
SemifinalsWest De Pere vs. Racine CaseWest De Pere 20–19
ChampionshipHamilton vs. West De PereFri., 4 p.m., Camp Randall

Both teams got here the hard way. Case knocked off top-seeded Muskego 6-3 in Level 3, and Union Grove advanced with a 28-14 win over West Bend West.

Sources: WFRV Local 5, WBAY, Journal Times, Wisconsin State Journal, CBS58

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