High school football in Wisconsin kicked off Thursday night.

A few local teams were in action, including reigning champions in Division 1 Bay Port and Division 3 Notre Dame who started off their 2025 with victories.

Bay Port 39, Middleton 36

The Pirates opened their season hanging on for dear life in a 39-36 victory over Middleton. Bay Port led 39-14 early in the fourth quarter, but the Cardinals scored 22 unanswered points to make it a three-point game with 35 seconds left. Bay Port recovered the ensuing onside kick to hold on for the win.

Senior quarterback Matt Stevens accounted for five touchdowns — four passing and one rushing — and threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown. Senior running back Brady Moon caught two touchdown passes and rushed for another.

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