Northwestern advances to first state title game since 1993

Northwestern advances to first state title game since 1993

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — There were just a few minutes left during halftime when Jake Mogensen walked up to Jovin Kroll and gave him a gentle reminder. Northwestern held a 12-0 lead over Stratford in the Division 5 state semifinal, and the first-year assistant approached the program’s head coach and essentially said, ‘Let your guys make plays.’ It was just a passing comment, but it sat with Kroll. “Coach Mogensen said, ‘Let your dudes go make play…

Northwestern Holds Off Stratford to Advance to State Title Game for First Time Since 1993

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.- The over 30-year wait is finally over for the Northwestern football team. On Friday, the Tigers bested the Stratford Tigers, 22 to 13 to head to the state title game for the first time since 1993. Tysen Teal tallied two of the three touchdowns on the night for Northwestern. Northwestern will next face Mayville on Thursday for the championship in Madison at 4 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports