WEYAUWEGA- Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks faced the visiting Colby Hornets on Oct. 16 in a matchup of two teams searching for their fifth win of the season and a potential playoff berth.
Weyauwega-Fremont relied on an efficient aerial attack and clutch plays from senior quarterback Carter Birdyshaw to stay ahead.
Birdyshaw completed 22 of 33 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns. Birdyshaw also led the Warhawks in rushing, gaining 61 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 18 carries.
Carson Zielke hauled in five receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown, highlighted by a 64-yard score.
Tyson Quick had six catches for 89 yards, while Cooper Leschke added a 3-yard touchdown reception.
The Hornets kept the game well within reach as quarterback Cullen Schmitt went 11-for-15 through the air for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Schmitt also added a rushing touchdown on the ground.
Marcus Garcia rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown while catching five passes for 70 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. He also converted a two-point attempt and led the team on defense with 11 total tackles.
Emilo Nunez rushed for 51 yards on 7 carries and added a two-point conversion, helping Colby compile 150 total rushing yards.
Special teams execution and front-seven pressure proved crucial for Weyauwega-Fremont down the stretch:
Kicker Adler Kirkland provided key points, converting a 29-yard field goal and going a perfect 4-for-4 on PAT attempts.
Cooper Leschke and Jason Hansen led the Warhawks’ defense with 10 total tackles each. Leschke tallied two tackles for loss, while Hansen and Andy Rosenwinkel each recorded a sack.
Hansen forced a fumble that was recovered by sophomore Jayshon T Fee, who also added 9 total tackles on the night.
The Warhawks got the 31-29 victory that puts them in the WIAA Division 6 playoffs where they will face Randolph/Cambria-Friesland in Level 1 of the playoffs on Oct. 23.
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