Week 2 of Wisconsin high school football features a clash of contrasting starts as the Freedom Irish (Freedom, WI) travel to face the Waupaca Comets (Waupaca, WI) in a non-conference battle on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Freedom is looking to stay unbeaten, while Waupaca aims to bounce back from a tough opening loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: Freedom (WI) @ Waupaca (WI)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Waupaca High School, Waupaca, WI
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Freedom Irish
The Irish opened their season strong with a 28-7 win over New London. Their defense set the tone by forcing turnovers, while the offense was efficient both on the ground and through the air. With an early state ranking of #38, Freedom will look to keep its momentum rolling in Week 2.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #1,999
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State Rank (WI): #38
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Key to Win: Keep the defensive pressure high and control the pace with a balanced offense.
Main Squad:
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Ryan Keller – QB (2 TD passes in opener)
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Evan Schultz – RB (workhorse back, 100+ rushing yards vs New London)
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Mason Krueger – WR/DB (playmaker on both sides)
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Carter Vandenberg – OL/DL (line anchor)
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Jackson Meyer – LB (defensive leader)
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Tyler Hoffman – WR
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Drew Peters – DB
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Logan Fischer – DL
Waupaca Comets
The Comets are coming off a 35-14 road loss to Wrightstown, where they struggled to slow down the ground game. Still, the offense showed promise, putting up two touchdowns and moving the ball in spurts. Now back at home, Waupaca will look for a stronger start and better execution against a tough Freedom squad.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #6,502
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State Rank (WI): #181
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Key to Win: Protect the football, avoid slow starts, and match Freedom’s physicality in the trenches.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Benson – QB
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Marcus Lee – RB (scored in opener)
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Brady Olson – WR/DB (top target in passing game)
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Noah Schmidt – OL/DL (line veteran)
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Luke Anderson – LB (defensive tackling leader)
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Ethan Clark – RB/WR
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Caleb Johnson – DB
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Dylan Ross – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WI) | Overall Record |
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| Freedom | #1,999 | #38 | 1-0 |
| Waupaca | #6,502 | #181 | 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.
