Notre Dame claimed a dramatic overtime victory against Neenah in Friday’s high school football action, winning 56-53 behind standout performances from both offenses. Kingston Allen rushed for 464 yards and seven touchdowns for the Tritons, while Neenah’s Ashton Van Beek contributed 265 rushing yards and five touchdowns along with two passing scores. The Rockets mounted an impressive comeback, scoring 28 consecutive points across the third and fourth quarters to take a 50-36 lead before Notre Dame forced overtime, ultimately securing the win when Joey Massey caught the game-winning touchdown pass.
In a thrilling matchup at Appleton, Plymouth defeated Menasha 42-41 despite the Bluejays’ strong start. Menasha built a commanding 35-14 lead behind quarterback Paul Schmolinske’s two early touchdown passes to Shamir Senyange and Logan Bivens’ 80-yard scoring run. However, Plymouth’s Augie Eigenberger orchestrated an impressive second-half comeback with three touchdown passes. The game’s climax proved bittersweet as Schmolinske suffered an apparent lower leg injury on a two-point conversion attempt with 57 seconds remaining, requiring him to leave on a stretcher.
Appleton West dominated Green Bay East 40-18, with Charlie Blevins accounting for four touchdowns including an 88-yard kickoff return and three receiving or rushing scores. Freedom dominated Lake Mills 40-0 as Axzil Eggert rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns, while Amherst overwhelmed Clintonville 56-0 with Ayden Nerdahl recording four rushing touchdowns. In girls golf, New London topped Bay South Conference competition with a 199 score, while Hortonville defeated Appleton West 190-233 on Thursday.
