Southwestern unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 24-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of Black Hawk/Warren IL on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin football rankings (they are ranked 215th, while Black Hawk/Warren IL are ranked 103rd).
Black Hawk/Warren IL's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Beau Podnar led the charge by rushing for 47 yards and two scores, while also throwing for 81 yards and a pair of TDs. Dax Paquin was another key back, rushing for 115 yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwestern will venture away from home to face off against Boscobel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Black Hawk/Warren IL, they will head out to challenge Westby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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