STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Despite recently earning the distinction of two-time Super Bowl-winning coach and being widely regarded as the NFL’s top offensive line guru, Staten Island native Jeff Stoutland has clearly not forgotten his roots.

On Thursday evening, Port Richmond High School — where Stoutland once walked the halls and laid the foundation for his football career — held a fundraiser in his honor at Jimmy Max Pizza. Proceeds from the event will support the school’s annual football camp, new uniforms and other expenses for the upcoming season.

After a whirlwind stretch following the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory in February, Stoutland finally had a chance to return home — and called the opportunity to attend the event “a great honor.”

“It’s where your roots are set, and you cut your teeth playing in high school,” Stoutland said. “This is like a reunion in some aspects; it’s just been great to see my coaches, and hopefully I have enough time to see everybody.”

Stoutland also cherished the opportunity to reflect — not just on his playing days, but on the places and people that shaped his early years.

“I just drove around for about an hour,” he shared. “I went through Westerleigh and went by my old house, actually. The old neighbors were out, so I pulled over and we talked for a while sitting by the park and reminisced.”

“It’s also great to be at Jimmy Max. Jimmy’s always been a great person who does a lot for the community, so it’s no wonder that he’s having us here,” he added warmly.

Jeff Stoutland poses with Jimmy Max owner James McBratney and fellow Port Richmond football alum John Barbieri at a fundraiser for Port Richmond football on June 19, 2025.Michael O’Brien

Jimmy Max owner James McBratney, who also played baseball with Stoutland at Port Richmond, expressed his appreciation for the visit.

“He’s a true, true gentleman,” McBratney said.

“Anytime you play sports with somebody in high school, you have a connection that’s unbreakable. I was just thrilled when he won the Super Bowl — even though I sometimes have to root against him inwardly when he plays the Giants,” he added with a laugh.

Also in attendance was District Attorney Michael McMahon, who came out to “support Port Richmond High School football and to honor Coach Jeff for his incredible accomplishments as a Staten Islander.”

“Although I’m a Monsignor Farrell graduate, we always had a lot of respect for Port Richmond, and it’s such an important school in the history of Staten Island,” McMahon said.

“In fact, some of my assistant DAs are Hall of Fame members at Port Richmond, so I feel a strong connection to the school. It’s so important that all of Staten Island comes out and supports Port Richmond and an incredible alum in Coach Jeff,” he continued.

McMahon also emphasized the broader impact of varsity athletics on the borough: “From a law enforcement point of view, the more young people that get involved in varsity sports, the better it is for them and the community. It puts them on a great path, which is also why I’m here,” he shared.

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon, center, was one of the many guests in attendance at a fundraiser for Port Richmond football which also honored Jeff Stoutland on June 19, 2025.Michael O’Brien

Among the young people in attendance was Jason Cortes, an offensive lineman for Port Richmond, who appreciated the visit.

“It was great that he brought his experience to us,” Cortes said.

“Him sharing that he grew up a few blocks away from here like me gave me a nice boost of confidence and a sense of hope,” he added, reflecting on the impact of meeting a local figure who has risen to national prominence.

Cortes also took away a key piece of advice from their conversation, saying Stoutland encouraged him to “just keep working.”

“He said, if you want it, you’re going to have to get it on your own,” Cortes recalled. “Practicing and going to workouts is one thing, but he told us about how he went to the YMCA all the time when he was younger. It was a good way to connect with us.”

Port Richmond’s current head coach, Lou Vesce, was also grateful for Stoutland taking the time to speak with his players.

“Every word that came out of his mouth preached selflessness,” Vesce said. “As a former offensive lineman myself, that was a great speech with the boys — he’s a meat-and-potatoes guy like me.”

Port Richmond football alum Jeff Stoutland addresses current Raiders players at a fundraiser for the PR football program on June 19, 2025.Michael O’Brien

“I’ve known Coach Stoutland for many years, and I’m glad he came back,” he added.

Whether reconnecting with former teammates and coaches, reminiscing with old neighbors or offering guidance to the next generation, Stoutland’s return home left a lasting impact on everyone who crossed his path Thursday night.

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HAMBLETON, W.Va. — In his 21 seasons leading the Tucker County Mountain Lions, AJ Rapp has navigated the ups and downs of coaching a small school football program. Right now, the school that stands 3,500 feet above sea level is on the ascent. Rapp is the sixth-longest tenured head football coach in West Virginia and he says Friday nights in the fall keep him coming back year after year.

“When the lights are on and your kids are warming up, you look up and see someone’s grandma, your mom or your wife or your dad or whoever is standing in the crowd, there’s something special about that. The Friday nights keep me going,” Rapp said.

“The painting the field and the all summer-long stuff is getting old for me. But it is part of the game. If you want to be good at it, you have to do it.”

“He is a fun guy and he knows what he is talking about,” said Tucker County senior lineman Josh Crossland. “He has been through the best and the worst seasons. I always look up to him and listen to what he has to say.”

In each of the past two seasons, Tucker has won a dozen games and they hosted a Class A state semifinal game. Since 2022, the Mountain Lions have averaged eleven victories per season.

“That’s not easy to do, to go 12-0,” Rapp said. “There’s not a lot of teams that will do that. We’ve dropped semifinal games the last two seasons to two quality opponents in Williamstown and Wahama. They went on to win it. So there’s nothing to hang our heads about. But we would like to be on the winning side of that.”

Second team All-State signal caller Sam Marks is back to lead a Mountain Lion offense that averaged 42 points a game. He surpassed the two-thousand yard mark with 28 touchdown tosses.

“With Sam coming back, it is just easier for him,” Rapp said. “Last year was his first year in that offense.”

“He has improved a lot with his throwing,” said Tucker County senior Brock Hovatter. “His view on the defense has improved a lot.”

Perhaps the biggest loss from a strong senior class is multi-year starter Jared Reall. He was the team’s leading tackler and shouldered the load with Tucker’s rushing attack.

“I went back and looked at the stats and he carried the ball 225 times. Our next closest guy was around 25,” Rapp said. “He was our go-to and our workhorse.

“We’ve got a couple guys. Cade [Rapp], my son, he is finally a junior and he will tote the ball a little bit. Braxton George is a senior and he will tote the ball a little more. He didn’t get a whole lot of opportunities last year because Jared was Jared.”

Leading receiver Garrett Wilfong has also graduated but senior Reid Kisamore is a dynamic playmaker who scored ten touchdowns in 2024.

“He has really went around to a lot of these camps in the spring and summer and made some eyes pop,” Rapp said. “I think he ran a 4.4 40. He’s one of the fastest kids I have ever had, if not the fastest. We just have to get the ball in his hands.”

Crossland will be counted on to lead a group of linemen that is in need of new starters.

“We lost three linemen. You hate to see that. But it is high school football, next man up. You hope they’ll get the job done,” Rapp said.

Like many Class A programs, Tucker fought low numbers in recent years. However, their run of success has rebuilt the roster to set the foundation for future years.

“You look back a few years ago during the COVID time and a couple years before that, we were lucky to have 18-to-20 kids on the team. We are up to 30-35 kids now. Numbers are a good thing, especially for future reference to keep the ball rolling,” Rapp said.

REPLAY: Results, highlights from Day 1 of the WIAA state girls soccer tournament

The WIAA girls soccer state tournament gets underway June 19 at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Division 1 and Division 4 semifinal games are on the slate to determine who will advance to the state championship games. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters Michael Whitlow, Isaiah De Anda Delgado, and photographer Scott Ash will be at Uihlein Soccer Park to bring you the action. Check this story throughout the day for updates. Here’s the schedule of games for June 19: DIVISION 1 SEMIFINALS 11 a.m. — Muskego 3, Kimberly 0 1:30 p.m. — Arrowhead 3, Madison West 3 (Madison West advances 6-5 on penalties) DIVISION 4 SEMIFINALS 4:30 p.m. — Xavier 1, Lake Country Lutheran 0 7 p.m. — Washburn 1, Ozaukee/Random Lake 1 (Ozaukee/Random Lake advances 7-6 on penalties)

9:57 pm CT June 19, 2025 Penalties: Ozaukee/Random Lake 7, Washburn 6 Washburn:Sienna Sandor (make), Gemma Sandor (make), Maddie Ludwig (make), Gloria Vross (make), Amelia Croteau (make), Neve O’Laughlin (make), Nola Tulowitzky (miss, saved), Cassandra Claremboux (miss, saved). Ozaukee/Random Lake: Faith Wilson (make), Chesney Mayer (make), Madeline Prom (make), Kamrin Kunz (make), Chloe Dybul (make), Bazonia Neumann (make), Maya Evraets (miss), Mya Ternes (make). Read more Share this update

9:36 pm CT June 19, 2025 Penalty shootout coming up after 1-1 tie Through two extra time periods, neither Ozaukee/Random Lake nor Washburn could outscore the other. The game heads to a penalty shootout tied 1-1. Ozaukee/Random has outshot Washburn 24-3. Share this update

9:29 pm CT June 19, 2025 Lehney Paulson prevents Madeline Prom goal In the second extra time period, Madeline Prom nearly scored a goal to break the 1-1 tie, but Washburn goalkeeper Lehney Paulson’s arms came up big and stopped the shot from going in. Share this update

9:22 pm CT June 19, 2025 Game tied after first overtime For the second time today, a semifinal matchup is going into a second overtime. Washburn and Ozaukee/Random Lake remain tied 1-1. Share this update

9:16 pm CT June 19, 2025 Gloria Vross carried off the field in overtime Gloria Vross was carried off in the 88th minute for Washburn as Mariya Kannegiesser replaced her on the pitch. Share this update

9:07 pm CT June 19, 2025 Kamrin Kunz first overtime shot goes wide left Early in overtime, Kamrin Kunz nearly gave Ozaukee/Random Lake the lead in the 81st minute, but her shot went wide left as the team remained tied with Washburn 1-1. Share this update

9:02 pm CT June 19, 2025 Ozaukee/Random Lake & Washburn tied after regulation Overtime is on the way for this D4 semifinal between Ozaukee/Random Lake and Washburn after the two teams tied in regulation 1-1. Washburn attempted just three shots in regulation, a figure that was matched by two Ozaukee/Random Lake players and doubled by Chesney Mayer, who alone shot six times. Overall, Ozaukee/Random Lake outshot Washburn 17-3. Share this update

8:38 pm CT June 19, 2025 Kamrin Kunz & Madeline Prom tie it for Ozaukee/Random Lake Kamrin Kunz scored a goal, assisted by Madeline Prom, to tie it for Ozaukee/Random Lake. The team’s 13th shot tied it up 1-1 versus Washburn in the 59th minute. Share this update

8:35 pm CT June 19, 2025 Lehney Paulson saves shot close from Mia Evraets Mia Evraets had a one-on-one opportunity versus Washburn goalkeeper Lehney Paulson, but the goalie managed to save the ball. Washburn leads 1-0 despite a 12-2 shot differential by Ozaukee/Random Lake. Share this update

8:30 pm CT June 19, 2025 Washburn’s Lehney Paulson saves Mia Evraets’ shot on goal In the 45th minute of the match, Mia Evraets took a potential game-tying shot for Ozaukee/Random Lake, but Washburn goalkeeper Lehney Paulson saved it from going in. Washburn leads 1-0. Share this update

8:08 pm CT June 19, 2025 Halftime: Washburn 1, Ozaukee/Random Lake 0 Halfway through this D4 semifinals match, Washburn holds a 1-0 lead despite Ozaukee/Random Lake taking more than four times as many shots, 9-2. Share this update

7:54 pm CT June 19, 2025 Sieanna Sandor’s goal puts Washburn ahead In the 26th minute, a corner kick by Maddie Ludwig turned into an assist as her teammate Sieanna Sandor managed to score on just the team’s second shot. Washburn leads 1-0 over Ozaukee/Random Lake. Share this update

7:44 pm CT June 19, 2025 Ozaukee/Random Lake’s Chloe Dybul has free kick hit crossbar In the 19th minute of the match, Chloe Dybul attempted a free kick for Ozaukee/Random Lake that hit the top crossbar, narrowly missing out on a potential tie-breaking goal. The game is now on a hydration break. Share this update

7:37 pm CT June 19, 2025 Maddie Ludwig nearly scores for Washburn Maddie Ludwig fired the first shot for Washburn around the 11th minute and nearly scored before Ozuakee/Random Lakes goalkeeper Rebecca Kraemer was able to prevent the score. Share this update

7:34 pm CT June 19, 2025 Ozuakee/Random Lake’s offense shooting early Through the first 11 minutes, Ozuakee/Random Lake’s offense has fired four shots compared to Washburn’s 0, though the match remains tied 0-0. Share this update

7:25 pm CT June 19, 2025 Starters for second D4 semifinal Washburn: Lehney Paulson(GK), Cassandra Claremboux, Sieanna Sandor, Amelia Croteau, Gloria Vross, Maddie Ludwig, Nola Tulowitzky, Gemma Sandor, Aurora Olson, Ana Doucette, Neve O’Laughlin Ozaukee/Random Lake: Rebecca Kraemer (GK), Mya Ternes, Bazonia Neumann, Chesney Mayer, Madeline Prom, Faith Wilson, Mia Evraets, Addison Brody, Chloe Dybul, Alexis Wilson, Kamrin Kunz Share this update

6:59 pm CT June 19, 2025 Hawks defeat Lightining The Xavier Hawks defeated the Lake Country Lutheran Lightning 1-0 after a second-half goal by Ellie Reed, assisted by Kate Jannette. Share this update

6:55 pm CT June 19, 2025 Ella Atallah’s shot goes too high Trailing by one goal with less than five minutes remaining in regulation, Ella Atallah’s shot went just over the top right crossbar as she attempted to tie the game for Lake Country Lutheran against Xavier. Share this update

6:40 pm CT June 19, 2025 Ellie Reed scores for Xavier Hawks’ freshman Ellie Reed scored an assisted goal in the 61st minute of this semifinal match against the Lightning after a shot by her teammate Braelee Kiepert went off the crossbar. Xavier leads 1-0 over Lake Country Lutheran. Share this update

6:35 pm CT June 19, 2025 Hydration break In the 59th minute, the Hawks and Lightning took a hydration break. The teams remain tied 0-0. Share this update

6:25 pm CT June 19, 2025 Ava Petersen’s header comes up just short Lake Country Lutheran nearly took the lead after a corner kick from the Lightning almost went into the goal, following a header by Ava Peterson that went just a bit too far left. Share this update

6:15 pm CT June 19, 2025 Guenther and Blair nearly score for Lightning In the 43rd minute, a pass from Nora Guenther to Kaitlyn Blair nearly went into the top left corner of Xavier’s net in what looked like the most dangerous shot on goal of this matchup. Share this update

6:03 pm CT June 19, 2025 Halftime: tied at 0 The first half of the D4 match finished even despite Lake Country Lutheran dominating the shot differential over Xavier, 6-2. Both teams are still seeking the first score of the game as they attempt to advance to the final on Saturday night. Share this update

5:48 pm CT June 19, 2025 Olivia Ulm’s shot comes up short In the 27th minute of the match, Olivia Ulm attempted to give the Lightning a lead, but Abigail Anderson came up with the save. Share this update

5:40 pm CT June 19, 2025 Hydration break for the teams At the 21st minute of a scoreless game, the Hawks and Lightning have paused to rehydrate in what has been a competitive match thus far. So far, Lake Country leads the shot differential 3-2 over Xavier. Share this update

5:21 pm CT June 19, 2025 Starters for both teams in this D4 state semifinal Lake Country Lutheran: Rachel Malm (GK), Ella Atallah, Ava Peterson, Kaitlyn Bair, Hannah Henderson, Nora Guenther, Quincy Rosplock, Grace Luedke, Olivia Ulm, Brooklyn Schmidt, Sydney Knutson Xavier: Abigail Anderson (GK), Sydney Neilitz, Kate Jannette, Gabby Wasco, Reagan Valinski, Ciara Simon, Kayla Standish, Eva Stankewicz, Ella Heyndricks, Annika Haimann, Helayna Krueger Share this update

5:02 pm CT June 19, 2025 Coming up: the first D4 state semifinal between Xavier and Lake Country Lutheran Both Xavier and Lake Country Lutheran have taken the pitch for warmups. The winner of this semifinal will face the victor of tonight’s Washburn and Ozaukee/Random Lake matchup. Share this update

4:49 pm CT June 19, 2025 Penalties: Madison West 6, Arrowhead 5 Michael Whitlow Arrowhead: Audrey Willouhby (make), Elise Gremban (make), Brylie Walos (make), Amara Leppla (make), Ellie Pierson (miss, saved); Ansley Schaak (make), Addison Nekich (miss, saved). Madison West: Adah Minikel-Lacocque (miss, saved), Nola Maughan (make), Mia Ozanne (make), Gabi Retana (make), Catherine Arnold (make); Elise Watson (make), Shiloh Ozanne (make). Read more Share this update

4:36 pm CT June 19, 2025 End of extra time: Arrowhead 3, Madison West 3 Michael Whitlow With both periods of extra time done and the score still level, we’ll head to penalties to decide who will play in the Division 1 state title match on Saturday. This match has officially had just about everything today. What a wild ride, and it’s not over yet. Share this update

4:34 pm CT June 19, 2025 A close chance for West’s Nola Maughan Michael Whitlow The sophomore midfielder almost made it a 4-3 contest after winning the ball back from Arrowhead’s Abby Albrecht just inside of the West offensive side of the pitch. Her right-footed shot sails just over the crossbar. We enter the final minute of extra time. Share this update

4:31 pm CT June 19, 2025 Avery Fitzgerald is carted off with an injury for Arrowhead Michael Whitlow Arrowhead’s second-leading scorer this season has been carted off the field in the 95th minute with an injury. Fitzgerald has one of three Warhawk goals today. Arrowhead 3, Madison West 3. Share this update

4:27 pm CT June 19, 2025 Goal, Madison West Michael Whitlow And just like that, we’re level again. What a match between these two. Read more Share this update

4:25 pm CT June 19, 2025 Goal, Arrowhead Michael Whitlow Audrey Willouhby almost immediately gives Arrowhead a 3-2 lead as the teams come out of the delay to give her a goal and an assist today. Elise Gremban tallied the assist on the Willouhby goal at 92:31, her 13th of the campaign. That’s two assists today for Gremban. Arrowhead 3, Madison West 2. Share this update

4:23 pm CT June 19, 2025 After the delay, we’re back underway Michael Whitlow After a lightning delay that halted the finish of this Division 1 state semifinal for about 50-ish minutes, we’re back on the pitch and playing with Arrowhead and Madison West. Arrowhead starts us back up with a throw-in in the offensive zone. Share this update

4:05 pm CT June 19, 2025 One last update on the restart of this match Michael Whitlow The teams will officially be back out onto the pitch at 4:15 p.m. and the match will restart at 4:20 p.m., via the WIAA. Share this update

4:01 pm CT June 19, 2025 From the WIAA via the press box here at Uihlein Michael Whitlow “The teams will come out around 4:05, 4:10. They’ll have five minutes to warm up and we’ll get going again,” public address announcer Dan Pfeifer said, via the WIAA contingency today in Milwaukee. So, we won’t be starting back up at 4:10 p.m. today, but shortly after that, we will get this match going again in the second extra-time period with Arrowhead and Madison West tied at 2-2. Share this update

3:52 pm CT June 19, 2025 Estimated restart time: 4:10 p.m. Michael Whitlow Share this update

3:35 pm CT June 19, 2025 We’re underway in the second ET period, but there’s a lightning delay Michael Whitlow The two sides switch ends as the rain continues to fall on and off late in this match. Arrowhead has outshot Madison West 11-6, but it’s been all Regents since the goal from Ozanne. However, we’ve just entered a lightning delay, so the match is stopped and fans in attendance are encouraged to seek shelter for the time being. It’ll be a 30-minute delay. Read more Share this update

3:30 pm CT June 19, 2025 End first ET period: Arrowhead 2, Madison West Michael Whitlow Through the first 10-minute period of extra time, we’re still tied at 2-2 between Arrowhead and Madison West. The Regents had the only shot attempt of the first period and kept consistent ball pressure on the Warhawks. We’ll play another 10-minute period and if we’re still level, we’ll head to penalties to decide the second finalist in Saturday’s Division 1 state title match with Muskego. Share this update

3:25 pm CT June 19, 2025 Halfway through the first extra-time period Michael Whitlow Mia Ozanne fires a rocket over the crossbar off another Arrowhead giveaway in their own defensive half, but it’s the Regents playing like the team with momentum since tying this match. Share this update

3:14 pm CT June 19, 2025 End of regulation: Arrowhead 2, Madison West 2 Michael Whitlow We’ll play two 10-minute periods after a short stoppage for both sides as we enter extra time with the Warhawks and Regents tied, 2-2. Goals by Amara Leppla (21:16) and Avery Fitzgerald (46:50) gave the Warhawks a 2-0 lead, but Madison West answered with Mia Ozanne (62:06) and a wild olimpico goal from Catherine Arnold at 75:54 to level this semifinal. Share this update

3:08 pm CT June 19, 2025 Olimpico! We’re tied! Michael Whitlow Catherine Arnold with the Olimpico and we’re tied! Holy cow. Read more Share this update

3:06 pm CT June 19, 2025 Into the final five minutes we go as Arrowhead still leads Michael Whitlow With five minutes to play in regulation, Arrowhead still leads Madison West, 2-1. West is upping the pressure and trying for an equalizer to force extra time as they force a corner just before the 75th minute begins. It’s cleared away for a goal kick, but there’s still some time left for the Warhawks to fend off here if they want to advance. Share this update

3:01 pm CT June 19, 2025 We’ve got rain at Uihlein Michael Whitlow It’s already slowed down a bit, but we’ve gone from sunny skies to wind and some rainfall as this match enters the final 10 minutes of the half with Arrowhead leading Madison West, 2-1. Share this update

2:54 pm CT June 19, 2025 Goal, Madison West Michael Whitlow The Regents are back in it. A beautiful strike on the volley for Mia Ozanne finally beats Gaudagno and the Regents have life in the 63nd minute to cut Arrowhead’s deficit in half. There’s still plenty of time left in this one for both sides. Read more Share this update

2:50 pm CT June 19, 2025 Hydration break for the two teams Michael Whitlow As we enter the 61st minute today, the two sides take a quick hydration break on their respective benches. Arrowhead is currently leading Madison West 2-0, and have outshot the Regents so far, 9-3. Amara Leppla (21′) and Avery Fitzgerald (47′) have the goals for the Warhawks. Share this update

2:47 pm CT June 19, 2025 An aggressive stop from Livia Gaudagno keeps Madison West scoreless Michael Whitlow Nola Maughan plays a perfect ball into the 18-yard box for Adah Minikel-Lacocque, but Gaudagno comes hard off her goal line and makes the stop for the Warhawks in the 58th minute. Arrowhead still leads West, 2-0. Share this update

2:36 pm CT June 19, 2025 Goal, Arrowhead Michael Whitlow It was close to an offside flag being raised, but it stays down and the Warhawks move one step closer to an all-Classic 8 Conference state title match. Elise Gremban drives into the 18-yard box off the right flank and delivers a pretty grounded cross to Avery Fitzgerald, who slots it nicely in the lower right corner of Adah Lambeck’s cage in the 47th minute. Read more Share this update

2:32 pm CT June 19, 2025 Audrey Willouhby almost makes it 2-0 Warhawks Michael Whitlow The sophomore already tallied an assist today and almost came close to doubling Arrowhead’s lead, but Adah Lambeck makes a fingertip save to force a corner. The Regents clear and keep the deficit at one as we enter the 45th minute of play. Share this update

2:20 pm CT June 19, 2025 Halftime: Arrowhead 1, Madison West 0 Michael Whitlow The Warhawks lead the Regents by a goal at halftime of the second Division 1 state girls soccer semifinal. Amara Leppla’s opener at the 21:16 mark is the difference so far for the Warhawks, who have outshout the Regents 7-2 so far today. Leppla leads all players with three shot attempts. Brylie Walos also has two for Arrowhead. Share this update

2:17 pm CT June 19, 2025 A great diving save from Livia Gaudagno in the final minute of the half Michael Whitlow Livia Gaudagno makes a beautiful diving save to her left late in the first half to keep Madison West off the board, leading to another corner set piece for the Regents. Nothing comes from the corner and we’ll head to the intermission. Share this update

2:12 pm CT June 19, 2025 Madison West almost answers off a set piece Michael Whitlow After Leppla hit the crossbar on one end of the pitch, Madison West wins a corner and Elsie Watson almost levels things for the Regents off a deflected touch, but Livia Gaudagno gathers it easily with both hands. Arrowhead still holds a 1-0 lead. Share this update

2:09 pm CT June 19, 2025 Amara Leppla off the crossbar Michael Whitlow So, so close for Leppla again in the 32nd minute for the Warhawks. She fired a bullet that rings off the crossbar and it somehow stays 1-0 Arrowhead as Madison West wins a corner kick for the first time in the opening half today. Arrowhead has outshot West early on today, 7-1. Share this update

1:57 pm CT June 19, 2025 Goal, Arrowhead Michael Whitlow A beautiful tackle in Arrowhead’s offensive half leads to Amara Leppla opening her account at the state tournament with a goal at the 21:07 mark of the first half to give the Warhawks a 1-0 lead. It was Leppla’s 17th goal of the campaign. Audrey Willouhby had the assist on the opening goal of the match. Arrowhead 1, Madison West 0. Share this update

1:54 pm CT June 19, 2025 Amara Leppla’s shot leads to a frantic sequence Michael Whitlow Amara Leppla fires a left-footed shot wide, but West goalkeeper Adah Lambeck gets a finger on the shot attempt. Arrowhead’s ensuing corner led to a wild deflection off a shot attempt in the six-yard box, which led to a great reactionary stop by Lambeck to settle things down for a second for the Regents. Still no score in the 21st minute. Share this update

1:50 pm CT June 19, 2025 Arrowhead earns the first corner, but Madison West clears Michael Whitlow The Warhawks earn the match’s first corner, but after a mini scramble in the middle of the box, the Regents clear without much issue. West has had a few strong takeaways when they’ve lost possession in the middle of the park, but the Warhawks continue to press forward off the left flank with Avery Fitzgerald. Into the 17th minute we go, still no score. Share this update

1:46 pm CT June 19, 2025 Avery Fitzgerald almost gives Arrowhead a 1-0 lead Michael Whitlow She tried to get her left foot on the ball for a strong strike, but Arrowhead forward Avery Fitzgerald just missed giving the Warhawks a 1-0 advantage in the 11th minute. Her shot curled and traveled over the crossbar for a goal kick, but a good opportunity early for the Warhawks after it appeared Madison West might be getting an early grip on the contest. Share this update

1:35 pm CT June 19, 2025 Starters for both teams today in the second D1 state semifinal Michael Whitlow Madison West: Adah Lambeck (GK), Saffron Zahorik-Schultz, Adah Minikel-Lacocque, Catherine Arnold, Addie Iverson, Mia Ozanne, Elsie Watson, Shiloh Ozanne, Nola Maughan, Arianna Kontny and Gabi Retana. Arrowhead: Livia Gaudagno (GK), Brylie Walos, Lyla Birkenstock, Amara Leppla, Chloe Fitzgerald, Elise Gremban, Audrey Willouhby, Ellie Pearson, Ansley Schaak, Abby Albrecht and Avery Fitzgerald. Read more Share this update

1:07 pm CT June 19, 2025 Up next: the second D1 state semifinal between Arrowhead and Madison West Michael Whitlow We’ll find out who No. 1 Muskego will face in Saturday morning’s D1 state title match as No. 2 seed Arrowhead will face No. 3 Madison West in the second semifinal here at Uihlein Soccer Park. Muskego advanced to Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Kimberly. The winner of this second semifinal will try and keep the Warriors from winning its fourth straight state title. Read more Share this update

12:45 pm CT June 19, 2025 Final: Muskego 3, Kimberly 0 Michael Whitlow It’s official. The Muskego Warriors will play for its fourth straight Division 1 state girls soccer championship on Saturday morning with a comfortable 3-0 victory over No. 4 seed Kimberly in the first D1 semifinal today. Read more Share this update

12:36 pm CT June 19, 2025 Katie Owens’ strike is easily stopped by Savannah Mittelstaedt Michael Whitlow A set piece opportunity arises for Kimberly in the 72nd minute as Katie Owens’ direct kick attempt is stopped by Muskego goalkeeper Savannah Mittelstaedt from about 30 yards out. It’s the first shot attempt for the Papermakers in the second half, who haven’t registered a touch inside the Warriors’ 18-yard box in this final 40 minutes. Muskego still leads, 3-0. Share this update

12:32 pm CT June 19, 2025 Abby Artlip goes off the far post Michael Whitlow Muskego’s Abby Artlip just about made it a 4-0 contest, but her right-footed strike stings off the far right post in the 68th minute for the Warriors. The Warriors have brought some fresher legs on the pitch with a three-goal advantage late here in the second half, as the likes of Kelsey Morgan, Alayna Spader and Riley Krupa have come onto the pitch. Share this update

12:28 pm CT June 19, 2025 Goal, Muskego Michael Whitlow And there is your dagger. Jess Fernau makes her presence known today with a beautiful shot off her left foot at the top of the 18-yard box that floated past Bee Brocket to give the defending champion Warriors a 3-0 lead today in the 65th minute. It’s the Ball State recruit’s team-leading 17th goal of the season. Read more Share this update

12:25 pm CT June 19, 2025 A beautiful save from Bee Brockert keeps Kimberly alive Michael Whitlow Sadie Mittelstaedt’s diving header attempt inside the six-yard box is stoned by Kimberly goalkeeper Bee Brockert in the 61st minute to keep it a 2-0 game. Brockert and the back line from the Papermakers have keep the No. 4 seed in it against the Warriors. Muskego have completely controlled the ball and the pace of play in this second half and it’s been hard for the Papermakers to even string a few passes together today. Share this update

12:19 pm CT June 19, 2025 We’re 15 minutes into the second half, Muskego still leads Michael Whitlow It’s been a cagey first 15 minutes into the second half, but the Warriors have dominated the action once again with a 2-0 advantage over Kimberly. The Warriors have controlled the ball and played in their offensive half for much of this second half. They haven’t found that third goal that would likely serve as the proverbial dagger today. Share this update

12:03 pm CT June 19, 2025 We’re off and running in the second half Michael Whitlow Both teams are back on the pitch for the final 40 minutes between No. 1 Muskego and No. 4 Kimberly. The Warriors currently lead the Papermakers, 2-0. Share this update

11:49 am CT June 19, 2025 Halftime: Muskego 2, Kimberly 0 Michael Whitlow The Warriors take a two-goal lead into the halftime intermission. Goals by Bella Mittelstedt (16′) and Elsa Maurer (26′) have the defending state champions in front by two after a dominant first-half display. The Warriors held the Papermakers to just one shot attempt in the opening 40 minutes of play and controlled the action for virtually the entire first half. Share this update

11:45 am CT June 19, 2025 Into the final five minutes of the first half Michael Whitlow Muskego still holds a 2-0 advantage as we head closer to halftime in the first Division 1 state semifinal. It’s been all Warriors in the opening half over the Papermakers. They’ve won a quartet of corners and have outshot the Papermakers by five shots already today (6-1). The Warriors’ pressure on the ball has consistently frustrated the Papermakers in its 4-5-1 setup. We’ll see if the Fox Valley Association champions adjust after the first 40 minutes. Share this update

11:35 am CT June 19, 2025 Goal, Muskego Michael Whitlow An awesome set piece off a won corner for the Warriors doubles the lead for the defending champions. Elsa Maurer finds the back of the net off a great delivery following a short corner from Jess Fernau off the right foot of Ashlynn Scharrer into the box in the 26th minute gives the Warriors a 2-0 lead over Kimberly. It’s Maurer’s third goal of the campaign. Read more Share this update

11:23 am CT June 19, 2025 Goal, Muskego Michael Whitlow What a start for the Warriors. Bella Mittelstaedt’s beautiful turn at the top of the 18-yard box on a helper from Elsa Maurer help top-seed Muskego take an early 1-0 advantage in the 16th minute. Mittelstaedt fired a missile off her right foot past Bee Brockert and it’s the defending champions out in front first today. Read more Share this update

11:18 am CT June 19, 2025 It’s been all Muskego early on Michael Whitlow Kimberly’s Vada Sousek has the lone shot on target through the first 10 minutes of action today, but it’s been all Warriors with the possession. They’ve been able to play through the middle of the park without much resistance, but haven’t been able to put its couple shot attempts on target so far today. We’re into the 11th minute, still no score. Share this update

11:17 am CT June 19, 2025 Starters for both teams Michael Whitlow Kimberly: Bee Brockert (GK), Vada Sousek, Skyler Brey, Kaylee Behnke, Ayla Raasch, Katie Owens, Grace Peters, Marie Van Zeeland, Emily Urban, Lindsay Owens and Isabel Pagan Vega. Muskego:Savannah Mittelstaedt (GK), Ashlynn Scharrer, Ella Kandziora, Autumn Dibb, Elsa Maurer, Klara Muench, Bella Mittelstaedt, Bree Scafe, Jess Fernau, Abby Artlip and Riley Krupa. Share this update