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Stateline Preps: Who will survive?
There are three Stateline teams left in the playoffs and that's not really a surprise. Considering that Hononegah, Big Foot and Brodhead-Juda were the early season favorites to make it to Novemeber, it doesn't come as a shock that they're still here. Hononegah seems to have the toughest task in Saturday's 7A matchup against top-seeded Glenbard West. The Hilltoppers boast one of... »
Stateline Preps: Football Power Rankings (Final Edition)
Welcome to the final edition of the "Football Power Rankings!" It seems like it has been a quick nine weeks and now the playoffs are here. We definitely figured there would be three teams standing (Big Foot, Brodhead-Juda and Hononegah). Now is the time to see how far they can go. There's no doubt Big Foot is the favorite in the WIAA Division 4... »
Stateline Preps: Football Power Rankings (Week 8)
The countdown to the final week in the regular season is finally here. Most of the Stateline teams will wrap up their seasons this week with a select few advancing to the playoffs. We already know Big Foot, Brodhead-Juda and Hononegah have punched their tickets for tournament play. But, how far will they go? Big Foot's basically guaranteed a home game and Hononegah... »
Stateline Preps: Football Power Rankings (Week 7)
After seven weeks, there is only one undefeated football team left in the Stateline. That honor goes to the Big Foot Chiefs after their 30-0 throttling of Brodhead-Juda last weekend. In a game that was supposed to be one of the best in Wisconsin, it turned into a dud with Big Foot imposing its will on a shell-shocked Cardinals' squad. While there... »
Stateline Preps: Football Power Rankings (Week 6)
It's finally here and I'm not talking about Christmas! But, I guess you could say for any prep football fan seeking a good, challenging game (me), then it might be the closest thing to Christmas. The battle between state-ranked teams will happen on Friday night when Brodhead-Juda travels to Walworth to take on Big Foot. To quote Hank Williams Jr., "Are you ready... »
Stateline Preps: Football Power Rankings (Week 5) — New No. 1!
Welcome back to Stateline Preps! For the first time all season, there will be a change at the top of the power rankings. Hononegah held the spot the first four months but last Friday's 26-7 whooping at the hands of Harlem has changed the perspective on the Indians. While one group of Indians steps down, another group — known as the Chiefs —... »
Stateline Preps: Beloit soccer rising
In one of the best matches I've witnessed in a long time, Beloit Memorial took eighth-ranked Madison Memorial to the limit on Thursday night at Jacobson Field. Unfortunately, for the Purple Knights, they fell a little short, losing 3-2. But there's little doubt as to how much Beloit has improved this season. If there's been a better coaching job than what Brian Denu... »
Stateline Preps: Football Power Rankings (Week 4)
Welcome back to the Stateline Football Power Rankings. It definitely was an interesting and entertaining Week 4. There was some good news/bad news as well as some surprises. All in all, it was a week that pretty much determined where the area teams stand in terms of clinching a possible postseason berth. (Disclaimer: This is my opinion only, so if you don’t agree... »
Stateline Preps: Football Power Rankings (Week 3)
The first thing I'd like to do is apologize for the Twitter mishap during Friday night's Hononegah-Auburn game. I lost Internet connection and was never able to post updates. I hope to have the problem fixed this week and I'll update ya when everything's a go. Now, to the actual games on Friday night. I guess they were games, although the closest... »
Stateline Preps: Follow us on Twitter
Stateline Preps will venture into the Twitter world beginning with today's cross country meet between Beloit Memorial and Beloit Turner. Follow "StatelineSports" on Twitter and check for updates on your favorite prep teams in the area. I'll be tweeting from Leesons Park, updating the happenings of the Trojans and Purple Knights. The link to follow us is twitter.com/StatelineSports. Also, check the Twitter... »
