FINAL: For the second year in a row, the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts came up one game short of a trip to the WIAA Division 2 state title game.

In a game featuring two top seeds, Kaukauna fell to Waunakee, 24-14.

The Ghosts kept it close the whole game, trailing only 10-7 at the half.

Kaukauna entered the fourth quarter down 17-14, but couldn’t get past Waunakee’s grinding offense.

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KAUKAUNA — The Galloping Ghosts return to the WIAA Division 2 state semifinal Friday when they face Waunakee in a Level 4 showdown with a trip to state on the line. (Tickets, directions)

The game will be streamed live by Zaleski Sports to watch free online from anywhere.

The game will also be televised live on TV32. I Kimberly vs Marquette livestream

BRACKETS

This will be the second year in a row that Kaukauna has played in a Division 2 Level 4 game, but this time they’re hoping to move on to one more game. They got there by defeating Cedarburg 42-13 on Friday.

Waunakee, also a No. 1 seed, is coming off a 49-13 win over No. 2 New Richmond.

Kaukauna’s trip through the playoffs include:

Level 1: 33-14 win over Brookfield Central (HIGHLIGHTS)

Level 2: 13-7 win over West De Pere (HIGHLIGHTS)

Level 3: 42-13 win over Cedarburg (HIGHLIGHTS)

2023 Kaukauna roster:

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