The Kewaunee Storm will open its run in the WIAA Playoffs on Friday when they welcome the Brillion Lions to Don Rabas Field.

 

After falling to rival Southern Door 37-20 three weeks ago, the Storm has rattled off two straight wins over Peshtigo and Marinette, outscoring their opponents 63-12 in that stretch. The Storm has relied on youth to earn a home playoff game. Jackson Wisnicky and Waylon Delain have both rushed for over 650 yards on the season, while Brett Paulsen has thrown for another 812 yards. The Storm finished the regular season 6-3, including a 5-2 mark in the Packerland Conference.

 

The Lions enter the game with a 5-4 mark, including a 3-4 record in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference to finish in the middle of the pack. They started the season 3-0, which included a 28-12 win over Southern Door. The Lions struggled in the back half of the season, losing three of their final four games, including a 26-14 defeat to Valders in the finale. Joe Shimek threw for 658 yards, while Weston Schmidt rushed for 527 yards.

 

Tim Kowols will have the call from Kewaunee on 96.7 WBDK beginning at 6:45 p.m. followed by the kickoff at 7 p.m. The game can also be streamed at NEWRadioSportsNetwork.com

 

Click here for pregame interview with head coach Randy Charles