Football Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Wagner
By Team Reports
Aug 29, 2025, 8:10pm
Football Recap: Wagner Red Raiders vs. Winner Warriors
| 08/29/25 - Home | 34-20 W |
| 08/30/24 - Away | 6-24 L |
| 08/25/23 - Home | 6-46 L |
| 08/26/22 - Away | 12-52 L |
| 09/24/21 - Away | 6-57 L |
| + 5 more games |
Wagner hadn't done well against Winner recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Red Raiders enjoyed a cozy 34-20 win over the Warriors. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Red Raiders' disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota football rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Warriors are ranked seventh).
Wagner has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 39.5 points this season. As for Winner, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wagner will venture away from home to challenge Hot Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Winner, they will face off against Groton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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