The Fond du Lac Cardinals (2-0) host the Appleton North Lightning (1-1) in a non-conference showdown on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the matchup with momentum — Fondy undefeated and Appleton North looking to even the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Appleton North (Appleton, WI) @ Fond du Lac (WI)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Fond du Lac High School, Fond du Lac, WI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Appleton North Lightning
Appleton North enters with a 1-1 mark and a balanced competitive edge, eager to challenge undefeated Fond du Lac.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #1,518
○ State Rank: #33
○ Key to Win: Ignite the offense early and disrupt Fondy’s defensive rhythm.
Main Squad (Top 10 Names):
○ Jackson Skorr – WR
○ Garrett Staszak – QB
○ Brayden Hechel – WR
○ Jack Robinson – RB
○ Damien Borland – TE
○ Caden Popp – WR/PK
○ Stone Hulke – LB
○ Jeremy Nelson – RB
○ Ben Isom – OLB
○ Blake Miller – DL
Fond du Lac Cardinals
Fond du Lac boasts a perfect 2-0 start, carrying strong offensive and defensive execution into this home matchup.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #811
○ State Rank: #14
○ Key to Win: Dominate time of possession and apply pressure in the trenches.
Main Squad (Top 10 Names):
○ De’andre Williamson – QB/CB
○ Peyton Umentum – CB
○ Caden Umentum – WR
○ Ben Kolb – WR/SS
○ Carson Murphy – DT/DE
○ Devin Neal – CB/WR
○ Keyon Henderson – WR
○ Mason Henschel – RB/MLB
○ Aidan Koester – DT/C
○ Zander Scannell – DL/P/K
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton North | #1,518 | #33 | — | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | .500 | 38 | 33 |
| Fond du Lac | #811 | #14 | — | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 41 | 23 |
