The 2025 high school football season rolls into Week 2 with a compelling non-conference matchup as the Hortonville Polar Bears travel to face the Pulaski Red Raiders on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to bounce back from season-opening losses and build early-season momentum in front of home and visiting fans alike.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hortonville (WI) @ Pulaski (WI)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Pulaski High School, Pulaski, WI
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Hortonville Polar Bears
Despite a tough loss to a powerful West De Pere squad in Week 1, Hortonville showed offensive flashes, putting up 22 points and moving the ball effectively early. Now, the Polar Bears look to tighten up defensively and get back to .500 on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: 4,079
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State Rank (WI): #105
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Key to Win: Control the tempo and eliminate second-half lapses. Hortonville needs to limit Pulaski’s big plays and get off the field on third downs.
Main Squad:
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Connor Reilly – QB (Strong arm, key offensive leader)
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Blake Hermanson – WR/DB (Reliable hands, defensive awareness)
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Tyler Schmid – RB (Shifty and tough inside the tackles)
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Logan Bartz – LB (Anchors the defense, physical tackler)
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Zach Meyers – OL (Smart and consistent in pass protection)
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Jace Wiegand – TE/LB (Two-way contributor, red zone target)
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Colton Breunig – DL (Gap-stopper, pressure up front)
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Elijah Hanson – DB (Ball skills, open-field tackling)
Pulaski Red Raiders
Pulaski opened the season with a late-game push, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short. Now at home, the Red Raiders aim to strike early and defend their turf in front of a supportive crowd.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: 2,860
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State Rank (WI): #60
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Key to Win: Get the offense going earlier and win the turnover battle. Pulaski must avoid slow starts and lean on its power running game to wear down Hortonville’s defense.
Main Squad:
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Mason Pahlow – QB (Tough and mobile, strong leadership)
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Landon Dobratz – RB (Breakaway speed, dangerous in space)
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Hunter Zakowski – WR (Possession receiver and chain-mover)
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Tanner Berna – OL/DL (Leads in the trenches both ways)
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Griffin Roskom – LB (Defensive captain, reads plays well)
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Isaiah Guevara – DB (Quick and physical in coverage)
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Braylon Van Lannen – WR/PR (Special teams X-factor)
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Aiden Maroszek – DE (Pass rush specialist)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WI) | Overall Record |
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| Hortonville | 4,079 | #105 | 0-1 |
| Pulaski | 2,860 | #60 | 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.
