Week 2 of the 2025 Wisconsin high school football season continues with an intriguing non-conference matchup as the Assumption Royals hit the road to take on the Pepin/Alma Eagles on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Pepin, WI. Both teams enter with something to prove—Pepin/Alma looking to extend their strong start, and Assumption aiming for redemption after a tough opener.
Game Details
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Matchup: Assumption (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) @ Pepin/Alma (Pepin, WI)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Pepin/Alma High School, Pepin, WI
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Assumption Royals
Assumption opened its season with a difficult 38-13 home loss, but the Royals are a historically resilient program. They’ll need a sharper showing on both sides of the ball to challenge a Pepin/Alma team that dominated its first outing. Ranked #314 in Wisconsin, Assumption will be looking to find rhythm and get back to .500.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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State Rank (WI): #314
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National Rank: #11,476
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Key to Win: Clean up penalties, establish early momentum, and keep Pepin/Alma’s offense off the field.
Projected Main Squad:
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#12 Carson Kellerman – QB/FS
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#5 Eli Bohn – RB/CB
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#56 Aiden Schmidt – OL/DL
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#2 Jack Heegeman – WR/LB
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#33 Max Statz – FB/LB
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#15 Logan Menzel – TE/DE
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#10 Drew Groshek – WR/CB
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#50 Brayden Heiser – OL/DL
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#23 Caleb Martin – RB/SS
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#3 Dylan Altmann – QB/S
Pepin/Alma Eagles
The Eagles opened their season with a resounding 50-6 win on the road, immediately establishing themselves as a team to watch. Ranked #155 in the state and #5,910 nationally, Pepin/Alma impressed on both offense and defense, dominating time of possession and scoring in every quarter except the fourth. Back at home, they’ll look to replicate that performance.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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State Rank (WI): #155
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National Rank: #5,910
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Key to Win: Keep pressure on the Assumption quarterback and use their deep running back rotation to control the clock.
Projected Main Squad:
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#7 Jase Berndt – QB/DB
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#21 Luke Riemer – RB/OLB
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#74 Grant Jilk – OL/DL
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#44 Mason Killian – FB/MLB
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#1 Aiden Achenbach – WR/CB
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#55 Brock Putz – OL/DL
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#4 Cody Wood – WR/DB
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#80 Ryan Zimmerman – TE/DE
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#63 Tyson Moe – OL/DT
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#11 Kellen Bauer – S/KR
Rankings & Records
| Team | State Rank (WI) | National Rank | Overall Record | Points For | Points Against |
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| Assumption | #314 | #11,476 | 0-1 | 13 | 38 |
| Pepin/Alma | #155 | #5,910 | 1-0 | 50 | 6 |
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.
