Week 2 of the Wisconsin high school football season brings a gritty non-conference matchup between two teams looking to bounce back from opening-week losses. The Iowa-Grant Panthers will host the Dodgeville Dodgers in Livingston, WI, on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. With both squads entering 0-1, this game offers a crucial opportunity to build early-season momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Dodgeville (WI) @ Iowa-Grant (WI)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, WI
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Dodgeville – Dodgers
Dodgeville fell 27-7 in their season opener, but showed promise on the defensive side. The Dodgers will aim to establish a stronger offensive rhythm this week and lean on their top playmakers to control the tempo on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #11,404
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State Rank (WI): #323
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Key to Win: Improve offensive efficiency and win the battle in the trenches to give their backfield room to operate.
Main Squad:
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Cole Schauff – RB/LB (#7) – Team leader in rushing and total yards
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Brock Hinderman – QB (#5) – Developing passer with good field vision
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Landon Friesen – WR/DB (#1) – Leading receiver with breakaway ability
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Sam Lundell – LB (#2) – Top tackler with 13 tackles in Week 1
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Grant Rickard – DL (#88) – Disruptive presence, registered a sack
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Eli Kramer – OL/DL – Foundation of both lines
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Miles Blanchard – DB – Aggressive in coverage
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Owen Weiss – TE/DE – Versatile and physical at the edge
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Logan Rusch – WR – Secondary target in the passing game
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Alex Torres – K/P – Consistent in the kicking game
Iowa-Grant – Panthers
The Panthers also took a tough loss in Week 1, falling 46-8, but managed to break through with a fourth-quarter score. With home-field advantage this week, Iowa-Grant will look to correct early mistakes and establish a more balanced offensive approach.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #12,386
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State Rank (WI): #349
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Key to Win: Increase offensive production and limit Dodgeville’s ground game by stacking the box early.
Main Squad:
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Cole Schauff – RB – Primary ball-carrier and key offensive contributor
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Grant Rickard – DL – Tough presence in the trenches with sack potential
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Brock Hinderman – QB – Dual-threat capabilities
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Sam Lundell – LB – Defensive general and leading tackler
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Landon Friesen – WR – Shifty and reliable receiver
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Jake Connor – DB – Coverage leader in the secondary
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Ethan Bartels – OL – Anchor of the offensive line
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Dylan Foster – DE/FB – Tough in short-yardage and edge defense
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Tanner Welch – S/WR – Two-way athlete with high football IQ
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Zane Kramer – LB – Physical and instinctive playmaker
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WI) | Overall Record |
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| Dodgeville | #11,404 | #323 | 0-1 |
| Iowa-Grant | #12,386 | #349 | 0-1 |
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.
