The Greenfield Hustlin’ Hawks have qualified for the WIAA playoffs, but can only assure themselves a spot in the postseason field with a win at against Pius XI next Thursday.
At 3-2, the Hawks can finish no worse than .500 in the Woodland Conference even with a loss to the Popes next week, but a victory would lock them into playoffs for the second time in three years.
The Popes beat the Hawks, 25-13, in a nonconference game back in August.
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Greenfield (3-4 overall) plays host to New Berlin West (2-5) in a Woodland crossover game at 7 p.m. Friday, but Friday night’s crossovers are not considered conference games. Week 9 results, however, do count toward league standings.
The Oct. 17 matchup with Pius kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
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Meanwhile, Whitnall is wrapping up its season with a crossover game against Pius at 7 p.m. Friday before visiting New Berlin West at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
The Falcons (1-6, 1-4) are tied for last place in the Woodland East and will not make the playoffs.
For more great playoff football coverage, check out NOW Newspapers’ Push for the Playoffs.
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