Friday night lights return to Mineral Point as the Pointers host the visiting Platteville Hillmen in a non-conference clash on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are coming off explosive offensive performances in Week 1, but with opposite results. Mineral Point will look to build on its dominant start, while Platteville searches for a bounce-back win on the road.
Game Details
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Matchup: Platteville (WI) @ Mineral Point (WI)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Mineral Point High School, Mineral Point, WI
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Platteville Hillmen
The Hillmen are looking to rebound after a wild Week 1 shootout that ended in a 63-33 loss to Darlington. Despite the defeat, the offense showed firepower, putting up 33 points behind big second- and third-quarter efforts. The key in Week 2 will be on the defensive end, as Platteville looks to prevent another high-scoring affair from slipping away.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: 5,790
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State Rank (WI): #153
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Key to Win: Keep up offensive production while tightening defensive coverage, especially in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Evan Curtis – QB (Strong arm, threw for multiple touchdowns in opener)
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Tyler Langmeier – RB (Breakaway speed and open-field elusiveness)
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Brady Hying – WR/DB (Top target in the passing game, also key in the secondary)
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Cole Crist – OL/DL (Leads both lines, experienced and physical)
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Matt Zielinski – WR/KR (Dual threat as a receiver and in special teams)
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Jacob Womack – LB (Aggressive tackler, defensive communicator)
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Max Schrader – TE/DE
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Logan Neis – DB
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Drew Banas – OL
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Zeke O’Brien – LB
Mineral Point Pointers
Mineral Point kicked off the 2025 season with a dominant 27-7 road win over Dodgeville, showing balance on both sides of the ball. Their defense stifled Dodgeville throughout the game, while the offense efficiently put points on the board. With home field advantage on their side this week, the Pointers aim to stay undefeated and continue their strong early form.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: 6,783
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State Rank (WI): #188
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Key to Win: Maintain a balanced attack, apply consistent pressure on Platteville’s quarterback, and win the turnover battle.
Main Squad:
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Tanner O’Leary – QB (Poised in the pocket, spread the ball well in Week 1)
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Casey Baumgartner – RB (Workhorse back, strong between the tackles)
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Liam Staver – WR (Reliable route runner and red-zone threat)
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Logan Murphy – LB (Team captain, reads plays well and sets the tone on defense)
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Eli Lindsey – DL (Disruptive force up front, multiple tackles for loss in opener)
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Carter Rue – OL (Strong pass protection and run-blocking presence)
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Brayden Gorgen – DB
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Nate Chambers – WR/DB
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Jonas Vondra – K/P
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Will Poad – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WI) | Overall Record |
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| Platteville | 5,790 | #153 | 0-1 |
| Mineral Point | 6,783 | #188 | 1-0 |
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