The 2025 Wisconsin high school football season features a marquee non-conference matchup as the Kimberly Papermakers host the Bay Port Pirates on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Bay Port enters with early momentum after a narrow season-opening win, while Kimberly looks to bounce back from an opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Bay Port (Green Bay, WI) vs Kimberly (Kimberly, WI)
○ Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Kimberly High School, Kimberly, WI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Bay Port Pirates
The Pirates come in ranked #405 nationally and #2 in Wisconsin. Off to a 1-0 start, Bay Port showed offensive resilience in a 39-36 shootout win and will look to stay unbeaten by carrying that momentum into this matchup.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #405
○ State Rank: #2 (WI)
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, resilience under pressure, ability to score quickly
○ Key to Win: Tighten up defensively while continuing to finish drives
Kimberly Papermakers
The Papermakers enter ranked #501 nationally and #5 in Wisconsin. After falling 42-21 in their opener, Kimberly will aim to regroup at home with a balanced effort and defensive adjustments to slow Bay Port’s attack.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #501
○ State Rank: #5 (WI)
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, disciplined approach, capable offensive playmakers
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and limit Bay Port’s big-play opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Port Pirates | 405 | 2 (WI) | 1-0 | 39 | 36 |
| Kimberly Papermakers | 501 | 5 (WI) | 0-1 | 21 | 42 |
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