The Nekoosa Papermakers will head out on the road to face off against the Ripon Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Nekoosa's victory against Adams-Friendship wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Papermakers skirted past the Green Devils 24-22.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Ripon, as they earned their first away win of the season. They blew past Mauston, posting a 61-8 victory. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nekoosa's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Ripon, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Everything came up roses for Nekoosa against Ripon in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 46-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Papermakers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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