The high school football season kicks off Thursday, and there are several intriguing games involving Kenosha County teams in the area. St. Joseph and Shoreland Lutheran start the action Thursday night, and the rest of the local high school slate gets underway Friday.
The Kenosha News is asking readers to help our sports staff decide which game to cover each week. The poll with the options for each week will post Monday, and voting usually will close at 4 p.m.
Thursday. This week’s poll will close at 4 p.m.
Wednesday because of the Thursday night action in Week 1. St. Joseph's Campbell Kuiper celebrates after recovering during a game last season.
St. Joseph at Shoreland Lutheran, 7 p.m.
ThursdayThe season kicks off with a classic rivalry game in Somers, where private schools St. Joseph and Shoreland Lutheran battle for the Lighthouse Trophy. The Lancers have dominated the meeting in recent years, and they have enough experience to be favored again.
Matt Rizzo has developed a powerhouse at St. Joseph, coming off an undefeated regular season, and the Lancers lead the area in returning all-county players with three — linebacker Campbell Kuiper, offensive lineman Brian Ortega and fullback/linebacker Dominic Santarelli. The Lancers may be in good shape, especially in the Midwest Classic Conference, with strong potential running options after the departure of the area’s best running back and all-county co-player of the year Jayden Gordon.
The Midwest has broken into large and small schools, and defending conference champion St. Joseph has the luxury of playing in the small division. Shoreland Lutheran’s Mason Sittig returns to help lead the Pacers this fall.
One more year of experience for the quarterback, who showed flashes of success last season, will be huge. Bradford's Tony Fisher tries to get past a Horlick defender during their 2022 game. This season’s game between Kenosha County’s Wilmot and Bradford should be more evenly matched than last season’s opener.
The Red Devils rolled 35-0 behind three touchdown passes and one rushing by Devin Wheaton, according to WisSports . Kenosha Bradford coach Gaz Osmani and his staff finished 4-5 last season, but that included a win over Tremper in the annual rivalry game. Wilmot started last season 1-1 but lost six of its last season games.
The Panthers last won their season opener in 2022, when they took down Bradford 24-7. Tremper’s Amarel Daniel crosses the goal line for a touchdown against Bradford during their game last season. Kenosha Tremper will try to get the season off to a strong start on the road after finishing 1-8 last season.
That lone win came in a thriller at Racine Park. Ameril Daniel ran for a touchdown in that game. Burlington settled for a 3-7 campaign, but the Demons did win three of their final four games.
Burlington’s leaders include senior center Cale Satter, an all-Racine County selection at year ago. Vote for the Week 1 high school football game we should cover. Bradford quarterback Nate Olson runs the ball during a Southeast Conference game against Franklin on Friday night at Bradford Stadium.
The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3. Bradford quarterback Nate Olson is taken down by Franklin’s Jack Baretz during a Southeast Conference game on Friday night at Bradford Stadium. The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3.
Bradford’s Nathaniel Barker gets a fist bump from head coach Gaz Osmani after batting down multiple passes by Franklin quarterback Myles Burkett during a Southeast Conference game on Friday night at Bradford Stadium. The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3. Franklin’s Keaton Arendt intercepts a pass intended for Bradford’s Keany Parks during a Southeast Conference game on Friday night at Bradford Stadium.
The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3. Bradford’s quarterback Nate Olson looks to pass during a Southeast Conference game against Franklin on Friday night at Bradford Stadium. The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3.
Bradford’s Jared Barden carries the ball while Franklin’s Tim Thury (9) and Daniel Martens (42) converge for the tackle during a Southeast Conference game on Friday night at Bradford Stadium. The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3. Bradford senior receiver Quinton Henry breaks a tackle attempt by Franklin’s Tim Thiry during a Southeast Conference game last week at Bradford Stadium.
Bradford plays crosstown and SEC rival Indian Trail tonight at Jaskwhich Stadium to highlight the Week 7 county high school football action. Bradford’s Mylan Smith holds on tight as he tackles Franklin’s Wade Meissner during a Southeast Conference game on Friday night at Bradford Stadium. The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3.
Bradford’s Stefon Jackson-Mitchell celebrates his interception during a Southeast Conference game against Franklin on Friday night at Bradford Stadium. The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3. Bradford’s Mylan Smith carries the ball during a Southeast Conference game against Franklin on Friday night at Bradford Stadium.
The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3. Bradford’s Mylan Smith tries to break the tackle of Franklin’s Carson Walkowiak during a Southeast Conference game on Friday night at Bradford Stadium. The top-ranked Sabers won, 42-3.
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