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Everything You Need To Know for Friday's Hamilton-Riverside Playoff Clash
Brush up on both teams in preparation for the Division 1 Level 3 game.
If you're looking to be the most educated fan in the stands on Friday night as Hamilton hosts Milwaukee Riverside in a WIAA Division 1 Level 3 playoff contest, look no further. We've got the stats, stories, photos and videos to arm you with the appropriate knowledge.
HOUSEKEEPING
Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at . Tickets are $4 and pre-sale tickets are available in Office C at the high school from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today and Friday. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Friday. If you can’t make it in person, Fox Sports PrepZone will carry the game live on the web.
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BRACKETOLOGY
Milwaukee Riverside (10-1) was champion of the City Conference and seeded No. 2 in the sectional. Hamilton (10-1) was co-champion of the Greater Metro Conference and seeded No. 4 in the sectional. Friday’s winner meets the winner of Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln and D.C. Everest in the Level 4 matchup.
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ABOUT HAMILTON
It’s not fair to the other kids to just talk about two guys, but any discussion of the Chargers football team has to begin with running back brothers Nick Patterson (114-1,215 18 TDs) and Drew Patterson (170-1,171 13 TDs). Quarterback Matt Judson benefits from that great ground attack by throwing with wonderful efficiency. He’s completed 55 of 87 passes (63.2 percent) with 11 touchdowns and just three interceptions.
Dan Demler leads the secondary with five interceptions.
The Chargers also are dangerous on special teams. They’ve returned three kickoffs and a blocked punt for scores this year, and Kenny Lo has made all four of his field goal attempts.
ABOUT RIVERSIDE
They’re fast, but it’s not just about speed. The Tigers eviscerated the City Conference, averaging 60 points in their six victories. More impressive is what they’ve done against traditionally strong suburban programs. Riverside opened with a 27-14 loss against still-unbeaten Kenosha Bradford, then knocked off Catholic Memorial 21-18. But the game that truly got everyone’s attention was the 29-22 win over powerhouse Homestead last week.
Jalen Gillie leads a balanced running attack (60-749, 16 TDs) and quarterback Shomari Triggs can throw it (17 TDs, 2 INTs) and run it (351 yards, 9 TDs), according to stats compiled at WisSports.net
VIDEO GALLERY
There’s plenty to watch for a taste of the explosive scoring power of both these teams. Hamilton , and ; all three videos are from Sussex Patch. FOX 6 provided highlights from the Chargers’ overtime win at Manitowoc Lincoln last week. And My 24 Thursday Night Lights broadcast the Chargers’ non-conference win over Mukwonago.
Riverside turned the televised battle for the City Conference crown into a 70-0 showpiece over Bradley Tech; you can watch the entire thing online courtesy of My 24 Thursday Night Lights. The , and Shorewood Patch had details. FOX 6 picked up the Sports 32 feed of the Homestead game last week, and brings you highlights.
READ ALL ABOUT IT
The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter had an account of the 27-24 overtime victory by Hamilton over Manitowoc Lincoln in last week’s Level 2 game. Don’t forget to check out their extensive photo gallery, which features some good photos of Hamilton players as well. over Germantown.
The Journal Sentinel was on hand for Riverside’s statement victory over Homestead.
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