Week 2 of the Wisconsin high school football season delivers a fast-paced, high-scoring clash as the Luck Cardinals travel to face the Shell Lake Lakers in a non-conference showdown. Both teams put up big numbers in Week 1, but only Shell Lake came out with a win. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Shell Lake High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: Luck (WI) @ Shell Lake (WI)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Shell Lake High School, Shell Lake, WI
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Luck – Cardinals
Despite dropping their opener, the Luck Cardinals showcased an explosive offense by putting up 54 points in a narrow loss. They’ll need to tighten up defensively to keep Shell Lake from pulling away early. If the Cardinals can replicate their scoring outburst while limiting big plays, this game could turn into a shootout.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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Points For / Against: 54 / 58
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Key to Win: Keep the offense rolling and find defensive adjustments to avoid another high-scoring loss.
Main Squad:
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Drew Voeltz – QB – Leader of the fast-tempo offense
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Owen Carlson – RB/LB – Dual-threat on offense and defense
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Zachary Nelson – WR/DB – Key in vertical passing game
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Ty Mangen – OL/DL – Sets the tone in the trenches
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Gavin Bylander – LB – Anchors the middle of the defense
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Isaac Gustafson – WR – Slot playmaker
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Kellen Thompson – S – Last line of defense
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Miles Belisle – K/P – Reliable leg in close contests
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Chase Erickson – DE – Edge pressure specialist
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Landon Nygaard – TE/LB – Physical blocker and red-zone target
Shell Lake – Lakers
The Shell Lake Lakers opened their season with a statement, dropping 60 points in a lopsided win. With both the offense and defense firing on all cylinders, they’ll look to maintain momentum and protect home turf. Shell Lake has the firepower to match Luck point-for-point — and more if their defense holds.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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Points For / Against: 60 / 20
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Key to Win: Dominate early in the trenches, control possession, and pressure the opposing QB into mistakes.
Main Squad:
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Tanner Tollefson – QB – Accurate passer with great poise
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Eli Moen – RB – Explosive runner with big-play capability
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Austin Thompson – WR/DB – Playmaker on both sides of the ball
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Max Iverson – OL/DL – Enforcer on the offensive line
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Kaleb Sauder – LB – Defensive leader and high-tackler
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Riley Hagen – WR – Speed threat in the open field
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Lucas Jensen – DB – Reads the ball well in coverage
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Colton Wild – TE/EDGE – Blocking specialist and defensive disruptor
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Bryce Langness – DL – Gap-stopper in the interior
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Nick Belanger – K – Key contributor on special teams
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall Record | Points For | Points Against | Conference Record |
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| Luck | 0-1 | 54 | 58 | 0-1 |
| Shell Lake | 1-0 | 60 | 20 | 1-0 |
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.
