Week 2 of the 2025 high school football season features a key conference battle in Wisconsin as Wild Rose (WI) travels to face Newman Catholic (Wausau, WI) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This matchup pits a resilient Wild Rose team looking to rebound from a tough opener against a confident Newman squad coming off a dominant shutout win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wild Rose (WI) @ Newman Catholic (WI)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Newman Catholic High School, Wausau, WI
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Wild Rose Wildcats
Wild Rose enters this contest after a difficult Week 1 loss and will look to reset and find rhythm on both sides of the ball. The Wildcats aim to establish more consistency offensively and plug defensive gaps to challenge Newman on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: 5,922
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Key to Win: Establish time of possession and limit big plays on defense. Improved tackling and early scoring will be crucial against a high-momentum Newman squad.
Main Squad:
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Colton Rusch – QB (Team leader, mobile in the pocket)
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Wyatt Wendland – RB/LB (Workhorse back with strong field vision)
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Hunter Goplin – WR/DB (Explosive playmaker)
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Dylan Krueger – OL/DL (Anchors both lines)
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Evan Budd – TE/DE (Key target and edge rusher)
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Noah Bader – DB (Leads the secondary)
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Brady Hanson – OL
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Jace Frombach – LB
Newman Catholic Fighting Cardinals
Newman Catholic comes into Week 2 after an impressive 33-0 road win to start their season. The Cardinals will look to build off that momentum with a balanced offense and stifling defense as they return home for their conference opener.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: 3,868
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Key to Win: Continue aggressive defensive play and utilize a quick-strike offense to pressure Wild Rose early. Dominating the line of scrimmage will be key.
Main Squad:
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Connor Krach – QB (Efficient, strong command of offense)
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Bennett Schaefer – RB (Dynamic runner, key red zone threat)
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Ethan Buffington – WR/DB (Reliable hands, top defender)
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Max Zulliger – LB (Defensive enforcer, sideline to sideline)
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Aidan Frisch – OL (Controls interior blocking)
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Brady Rogers – WR (Deep threat with size)
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Landon Gibbs – DB (Shutdown corner)
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Noah Whitman – DL (Pass-rush specialist)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Overall Record |
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| Wild Rose | 5,922 | 0-1 |
| Newman | 3,868 | 1-0 |
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