MONROE, Wis. --- News 3 Now's game of the night in week one of the high school football season featured a tilt between Lodi and Monroe, a pair of seven-win playoff teams last season.

The Blue Devils won the state title two years back, and are looking to get back to that level.

As for the Cheesemakers it was an early playoff exit in 2024, all the makings of a wonderful Week One matchup.

In the first quarter, Noah Spotts nearly scored a touchdown - but no so fast - Karrell Branch pokes it free, number 2 was making plays all over the field tonight - none bigger than the forced fumble - Lodi comes away with it - talk about a momentum changer.

And later - the Blue Devils throw another first punch - this time a hay maker - Alex Bruenig says bombs away - a 60-yard heave - finds the hands of B

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