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Many high school football standouts in Wisconsin go on to big things at the college level and in the pros, and this is our spot to recognize those athletes each week and help you keep up with what is going down on some of your favorite players from the past. If you have alumni news, please send it to Colton Wilson by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays.

This weekend, like the past three, saw Wisconsin athletes make big plays in another top 10 win for the University of Wisconsin.  Jazz Peavy (Kenosha Tremper) amassed 98 yards receiving in the Badgers 30-6 victory over #8 Michigan State. Pewaukee graduate T.J. Watt recorded 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, earning him Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Leo Musso of Waunakee returned a fumble 66 yards for a touchdown early in the third quarter.

Another Watt recorded his first NFL reception this past weekend. Derek Watt (Pewaukee) hauled in a 6 yard catch in the San Diego Chargers' 26-22 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

The Division 3 football rankings had three Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) teams in the top 10 this week. UW-Whitewater (2), UW-Oshkosh (5), and UW-Platteville (8), all went to 3-0 on the year. Whitewater’s Marcus Hudson (Delavan-Darien) had 4 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, while defensive back Bennet Young (Madison Edgdewood) recorded 11 tackles, 3 pass breakups, and one interception in the Warhawks’ 35-21 win over Morningside.

The WIAC offensive, defensive, and special team players of the week were once again highlighted by in-state athletes. UW-Eau Claire’s Matt Knapp (Eau Claire Memorial) amassed 195 all-purpose yards and 3 touchdowns. Kevin Sanchez (Jefferson) had 11 tackles, 1 interception and a 90 yard fumble return for a touchdown for UW-Stevens Point. Eli Wettstein (De Pere) went 9 for 9 on extra points for UW-Oshkosh.

The Midwest Conference had big performances by athletes from around the state. Mason Dixon (Big Foot) and Michael Nolden (Belleville) again put up big numbers in Beloit College’s 46-41 loss to Cornell College. Dixon ran for 109 yards and 3 scores, while Nolden hauled in 8 catches for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns. Beloit’s defense was led by defensive lineman Riley Pearson (Parkview), who had 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Cornell’s Gabriel Noyce (New Glarus) had 109 yards and a score in the game.

Cody Chase (Weyauwega-Fremont), Austin Bunders (Almond-Bancroft), and Samuel Shroyer (Oconto Falls) each rushed for around 100 yards and a score in Ripon’s 33-19 win over Knox College. Brandon Bartell (Manawa) and Vince Stensrud (Markesan) recorded a sack each for Ripon, while Hunter Gruenwald (Iola-Scandinavia) had 10 tackles and an interception. Elsewhere, Lawrence University’s Jake Gostisha (Appleton East) recorded 14 tackles and an interception.

A pair of freshmen quarterbacks got reps for Division 1 programs over the weekend. Waukesha West’s Conor Blount played his first snaps for Oregon State in their 38-24 loss to Boise State. He threw for 138 yards. Also, James Morgan from Ashwaubenon threw for 126 yards in Bowling Green’s 77-3 loss to Memphis.

Former Franklin standout Sean McGuire was named the FCS National Offensive Player of the Week. The Western Illinois quarterback threw for 315 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 28-23 win over Northern Illinois. 

Northern Sun action again featured good days for Wisconsin players. Concordia’s Sam Johnson(Appleton East), Minnesota Crookston’s Will Cross (Turtle Lake), and St. Cloud State’s Jake Schley (St. Thomas More) each put up productive days from the linebacker position. Schley recorded 7 tackles and a sack, while Johnson and Cross had 9 and 12 tackles respectively. Winona State’s Connor Schulz (Germantown) and Minnesota State Mankato’s Ty Dennis (Burlington) each amassed over 40 yards receiving and a touchdown each in their team’s wins.