TOP 10 HOW THEY FARED
Two of our top 10 area teams squared off in a nonconference battle, and losses toward the latter half of our rankings could see new teams take their place on Monday. Here is a look at our area top 10’s games in Week 2.
1. Kettle Moraine (2-0)
Our new No. 1 team this week blew out Ashwaubenon 42-7 on the road Thursday night. Next: at Arrowhead, Friday
2. Arrowhead (2-0)
Three total touchdowns for quarterback Vance Holtz led Arrowhead to a 21-3 win over Homestead at home. Next: vs. Kettle Moraine, Friday.
3. Mukwonago (2-0)
The rematch of a competitive 55-45 affair in 2022 was anything but a nailbiter this time around, as Mukwonago defeated Sun Prairie East, 41-13, at home. Next: vs. Waukesha North, Friday.
4. Franklin (2-0)
Franklin built on a strong road win to open its season with a 45-6 victory in its home opener over Fond du Lac.
Next: vs. Racine Case, Friday.
5. Muskego (2-0)
A 48-yard Ashton Krause run late in the fourth quarter helped the Warriors hang on for a 15-8 win over Oak Creek at home. Next: vs. Waukesha West, Friday.
6. Sussex Hamilton (2-0)
Sussex Hamilton edged past Oconomowoc in a 35-34 win at home. Next: at West Allis Hale, Friday.
7. Catholic Memorial (0-2)
The Crusaders were shut out 35-0 at home at the hands of Marquette. Next: vs. Milwaukee Lutheran, Thursday.
8. Oak Creek (1-1)
The Knights had an 8-7 lead late against Muskego, but ultimately fell 15-8 on the road. Next: at Kenosha Bradford, Friday.
9. Brookfield Central (2-0)
Brookfield Central won a closely-contested 9-8 affair over Pewaukee on Thursday night at home, buoyed offensively in the second half by a touchdown run from backup quarterback Mason Medved. Next: vs. West Allis Central, Friday.
10. New Berlin West (1-1)
The Vikings lost a 49-38 shootout on the road at Menomonee Falls. Next: vs. Pius XI Catholic, Thursday.