The Altoona Railroaders will host the Black River Falls Tigers in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Altoona comes into the game undefeated after a strong season-opening win, while Black River Falls looks to bounce back following a close loss in Week 1.
Game Details
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Matchup: Black River Falls Tigers @ Altoona Railroaders
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Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Altoona High School, Altoona, WI
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Black River Falls Tigers
The Tigers opened the season with a 22-12 loss, showing glimpses of competitiveness despite the defeat. The offense will need to be sharper this week, while the defense must contain Altoona’s balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #10,342
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State Rank (WI): #296
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Points For (PF): 12
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Points Against (PA): 22
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Key to Win: Improve efficiency in the red zone and pressure the quarterback to create turnovers.
Main Squad:
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QB Dylan Jensen
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RB Carter Nelson
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WR Blake Davis
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WR/DB Jaden Thompson
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LB Gavin Tamling
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OL/DL Jacob Krueger
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DL Hunter Larson
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DB Eli Ward
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TE Mason Carter
Altoona Railroaders
Altoona dominated their season opener with a 26-7 victory. The offense has shown versatility, while the defense effectively limited their opponent’s scoring opportunities. At home, the Railroaders will aim to continue their strong start and keep control of the game throughout all four quarters.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #6,689
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State Rank (WI): #186
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Points For (PF): 26
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Points Against (PA): 7
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Key to Win: Establish the run game early and maintain defensive consistency to prevent big plays.
Main Squad:
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QB Tyler Olson
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RB Ben Schmidt
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WR Cole Anderson
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WR/DB Luke Peterson
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LB Ethan Moore
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OL/DL Dylan Rogers
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DL Jack Nelson
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DB Sam Fischer
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TE Owen Clark
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall | PF | PA |
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| Black River Falls Tigers | 10,342 | 296 | 0-1 | 12 | 22 |
| Altoona Railroaders | 6,689 | 186 | 1-0 | 26 | 7 |
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