Week 2 of the 2025 Wisconsin high school football season features a compelling non-conference clash as the Amherst Falcons travel to face the Winnebago Lutheran Academy Vikings on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Fond du Lac. Amherst comes in riding high after a dominant season-opening win, while WLA looks to bounce back and defend home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Amherst (Amherst, WI) @ Winnebago Lutheran Academy (Fond du Lac, WI)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Fond du Lac, WI
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Amherst Falcons
The Falcons started their 2025 campaign with an explosive 47-14 win in Week 1, showcasing a balanced attack and stingy defense. Ranked #121 in Wisconsin and #4,660 nationally, Amherst is a perennial contender and will look to keep their early-season momentum rolling on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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State Rank (WI): #121
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National Rank: #4,660
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Key to Win: Control possession, win the battle at the line of scrimmage, and force early turnovers.
Main Squad (Projected):
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#4 Carson Groshek – QB
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#12 Easton Kaminski – WR/CB
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#7 Nolan Wagner – RB/SS
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#52 Connor Olsen – OL/DL
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#9 Max Heller – TE/LB
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#25 Tyler Dorn – RB/LB
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#60 Jacob Fritz – C/DT
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#17 Levi Arndt – WR/S
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#56 Cole Hoffman – G/DE
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#11 Caden Berg – FS/KR
Winnebago Lutheran Academy Vikings
The Vikings were shut out in their opener, falling 0-35 on the road. Despite the tough start, WLA returns home determined to regroup and put up a strong fight against a talented Amherst squad. Look for adjustments in offensive rhythm and defensive alignments.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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State Rank (WI): #164
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National Rank: #6,281
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Key to Win: Establish the run game early and tighten up defensive coverage against the Falcons’ explosive offense.
Main Squad (Projected):
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#10 Luke Williams – QB
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#5 Noah Luehring – WR/DB
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#8 Levi Kramer – RB/LB
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#73 Marcus Fink – OL/DL
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#20 Eli Dobberstein – TE/LB
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#2 Isaac Bartelt – WR/CB
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#66 Carter Weber – OL/DL
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#34 Owen Kiehnau – FB/LB
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#1 Caleb Abraham – WR/FS
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#7 Ethan Scharf – QB/S
Rankings & Records
| Team | State Rank (WI) | National Rank | Overall Record | Points For | Points Against |
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| Amherst Falcons | #121 | #4,660 | 1-0 | 47 | 14 |
| Winnebago Lutheran Acad. | #164 | #6,281 | 0-1 | 0 | 35 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
