West Salem-Onalaska renew rivalry in Week 1
High school football kicks off in earnest Friday in Wisconsin, and WKTY will be covering a rivalry between teams with high expectations when Onalaska hosts West Salem.
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Last season, Onalaska won the MVC title and reached the third round of the playoffs, before bowing out to eventual D3 state champion Rice Lake..
The Hilltoppers will have to replace first team all-state quarterback Adam Skifton, who passed for over 2,900 yards and 39 touchdowns. They also lost their top four receivers.
Meanwhile, West Salem looks to recapture the Coulee conference crown, two years after losing in the D3 state championship.
The Panthers return several starters on both sides, including quarterback Luke Baginski, who was also last year’s leading rusher.
West Salem will be looking to beat Onalaska for the third time in the last four games.
West Salem beat Onalaska in overtime 35-28 to begin last season. The teams split in 2022, West Salem losing 14-13 in the season-opener before winning 37-14 in the D3 semifinal.
Coverage on WKTY with Drew Kelly and Tyler Bailke lbegins about 6:50 p.m.