WISCONSIN (CBS 58) — Nine weeks of regular-season football are officially in the books.

The final Friday before the WIAA playoffs brought one last round of statement wins, rivalry games, upset bids and undefeated seasons hanging in the balance across Wisconsin.

Several of the state's top-ranked teams finished the job. Division 1 No. 1 West De Pere, No. 2 Hamilton, Division 2 powers Notre Dame and Union Grove, Division 3 contenders Port Washington and Pewaukee and a long list of other teams will enter the postseason without a loss.

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Others saw perfect seasons come to an abrupt end. Lourdes Academy handed Randolph/Cambria-Friesland its first loss, while Mondovi stunned previously unbeaten Durand-Arkansaw.

Now, the regular season is over and the playoff push begins.

SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN / MILWAUKEE METRO

Racine Case 42, Kenosha Indian Trail 0 — Division 1 No. 7 Racine Case closed the regular season with one of its most dominant performances. The Eagles went on the road against a 7-1 Indian Trail team and broke the game open with 21 points in the second quarter. Racine Case finished 8-1, while the Hawks ended the regular season 7-2.

Union Grove 34, Badger 14 — Division 2 No. 2 Union Grove has spent much of the season in the shadow of top-ranked Notre Dame Academy, but there is nothing quiet about a 9-0 regular season. The Broncos defeated Badger to complete an undefeated campaign and head into the WIAA playoffs with plenty of momentum. Badger finished 2-7.

Evansville 36, Big Foot 0 — Division 4 No. 9 Evansville finished an impressive regular season with a shutout. The Blue Devils defeated Big Foot 36-0 to improve to 8-1, with their only loss coming against Delavan-Darien. Big Foot finished 2-7 after losing its final six games.

Arrowhead 20, Franklin 17 — One of the best games in southeastern Wisconsin came between Division 1 No. 5 Arrowhead and No. 10 Franklin. The Sabers threatened to pull off the upset, but the Warhawks escaped with a 20-17 road victory. Arrowhead enters the postseason 8-1, while Franklin finished 5-4.

Germantown 27, Catholic Memorial 23 — Catholic Memorial's difficult schedule produced another close loss in Week 9. Germantown edged the Division 3 No. 7 Crusaders 27-23. Catholic Memorial, which spent part of the season atop the Division 3 rankings, finished 4-5 after facing a schedule loaded with larger-school opponents. Germantown also finished 4-5.

Hamilton 42, Marquette 20 — Division 1 No. 2 Hamilton needed one more victory to complete a perfect regular season, and the Chargers delivered. Hamilton defeated Marquette University High School 42-20 on the road to finish 9-0. Marquette closed its regular season at 6-3.

Racine Lutheran 48, Pius XI Catholic 6 — Division 5 No. 3 Racine Lutheran will also enter the postseason without a blemish. The Crusaders rolled past Pius XI Catholic 48-6 and completed a 9-0 regular season. Pius XI finished 4-4.

Oconomowoc 42, Kettle Moraine 6 — Division 1 No. 9 Oconomowoc took care of business in its finale, defeating Kettle Moraine 42-6. The Raccoons finished 6-3, while the Lasers ended a difficult season at 0-9.

Muskego 42, Mukwonago 0 — Division 1 No. 3 Muskego capped one of the state's strongest regular seasons with another shutout. Two weeks removed from its statement victory over then-No. 1 Arrowhead, Muskego defeated Mukwonago 42-0. The Warriors enter the postseason 8-1, with their lone loss coming against Oconomowoc. Mukwonago finished 2-7.

Pewaukee 31, New Berlin West 7 — Pewaukee may have surrendered the No. 1 spot in the Division 3 coaches poll, but the Pirates made a strong final statement. No. 2 Pewaukee defeated No. 5 New Berlin West 31-7 in a matchup of two of the division's best teams. Pewaukee completed a perfect 9-0 regular season, while New Berlin West's seven-game winning streak ended as the Vikings finished 7-2.

Homestead 16, Slinger 7 — Division 2 No. 6 Homestead had to work for its eighth win. Slinger kept the Highlanders within striking distance, but Homestead survived 16-7. The Highlanders finished 8-1, with their only loss coming against Wisconsin Lutheran. Slinger closed at 5-4.

Lake Country Lutheran 42, St. Thomas More 7 — Division 5 No. 9 Lake Country Lutheran closed the regular season with a convincing road victory. The Lightning defeated St. Thomas More 42-7 to finish 7-2. The Cavaliers ended the season 2-7.

Kenosha St. Joseph 62, University School of Milwaukee 0 — Division 6 No. 8 Kenosha St. Joseph ended its regular season with an emphatic shutout. The Lancers defeated University School of Milwaukee 62-0 to finish 7-2. USM finished 5-4.

Port Washington 41, West Bend East 7 — There is a new No. 1 in Division 3, and Port Washington made sure it would carry a perfect record into the playoffs. The Pirates handled West Bend East 41-7 and completed a 9-0 regular season. The Suns finished winless at 0-9.

Whitefish Bay 39, Hartford 7 — Division 3 No. 9 Whitefish Bay closed a strong regular season with a convincing victory. The Blue Dukes defeated Hartford 39-7 to finish 7-2. Hartford ended the year 1-8.

Brookfield East 34, Brookfield Central 28 — Records rarely matter when Brookfield East and Brookfield Central meet. The Spartans won this year's rivalry matchup 34-28, with both programs finishing the regular season 3-6.

Greendale 14, Milwaukee Lutheran 12 — Senior night at Greendale produced a defensive battle. The Panthers edged Milwaukee Lutheran 14-12 to finish 6-3 in their first season under head coach Jakup Sinani. Milwaukee Lutheran finished 5-4.

Waukesha West 21, Menomonee Falls 7 — Menomonee Falls once found itself in the rankings, but the Phoenix struggled down the stretch. Waukesha West handed Falls its fourth consecutive loss, winning 21-7. The Wolverines finished 5-4, while Menomonee Falls ended 4-5.

West Bend West 49, Nicolet 20 — Few teams finished the regular season hotter than West Bend West. The Spartans defeated Nicolet 49-20 for their fourth consecutive victory and finished 7-2. Nicolet closed at 3-6.

Oak Creek 62, Racine Horlick 13 — Oak Creek snapped its two-game losing streak in emphatic fashion. The Knights erupted for 62 points against Racine Horlick and finished the season 4-5. Horlick ended 2-7 after losing its final six games.

Milwaukee King 14, Kenosha Tremper 0 — Milwaukee King finished its regular season with a shutout, defeating Kenosha Tremper 14-0. The Generals finished 4-5, while Tremper closed at 2-7.

Waterford 48, Burlington 34 — Offense was the story in Waterford, where the Wolverines outlasted Burlington in a 48-34 shootout. Waterford completed the regular season 6-3. Burlington finished 4-5.

Waukesha North 43, South Milwaukee 0 — Waukesha North entered the finale with just one victory but finished on a major high note. The Northstars stunned South Milwaukee with a 43-0 shutout. South Milwaukee finished 4-5.

Waukesha South 42, Wauwatosa East 7 — Waukesha South wrapped up a winning season with a dominant performance against Wauwatosa East. The Blackshirts won 42-7 and finished 6-3. The Red Raiders closed at 5-4.

New Berlin Eisenhower 30, Wauwatosa West 21 — After consecutive losses to ranked opponents, New Berlin Eisenhower returned to the win column in its finale. The Lions held off Wauwatosa West 30-21 to finish 6-3. The Trojans ended at 2-7.

Whitnall 42, West Allis Hale 15 — Whitnall closed its season with one of its strongest performances, beating West Allis Hale 42-15. The Falcons finished 3-6, while Hale ended 1-8.

Wilmot Union 36, Westosha Central 0 — Wilmot Union bounced back from its Week 8 loss to Elkhorn Area with a shutout of Westosha Central. The Panthers finished 5-4, while Westosha Central ended 4-5.

Wisconsin Lutheran 35, Cedarburg 7 — Wisconsin Lutheran finished above .500 after defeating Cedarburg 35-7. The Vikings closed the regular season 5-4, while the Bulldogs finished 2-7. 

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN / GREEN BAY-FOX VALLEY

Kaukauna 28, Appleton East 7 — Division 2 No. 9 Kaukauna finished its regular season with a road victory over Appleton East. The Galloping Ghosts won 28-7 to close at 7-2. Appleton East finished 1-8.

Bay Port 35, Ashwaubenon 0 — Bay Port's only loss came two weeks ago against West De Pere, and the Division 1 No. 4 Pirates responded by finishing the regular season strong. Bay Port shut out Ashwaubenon 35-0 to finish 8-1. The Jaguars ended above .500 at 5-4.

Coleman 35, Crivitz 13 — Division 7 No. 7 Coleman received a first-half challenge from Crivitz before taking control after halftime. The Cougars held the Wolverines scoreless in the second half and won 35-13. Coleman finished 7-2, while Crivitz ended 6-3.

Shiocton 31, Manawa 6 — Division 7 No. 8 Shiocton closed its season with consecutive victories following its loss to Coleman. The Chiefs beat Manawa 31-6 and finished 9-1. Manawa ended 3-6.

Bonduel 42, Southern Door 7 — Division 6 No. 1 Bonduel completed a perfect regular season in convincing fashion. The Bears traveled to Door County and defeated Southern Door 42-7 to finish 9-0. The Eagles closed at 2-7.

West De Pere 45, Green Bay Preble 0 — The new No. 1 team in Division 1 made one final regular-season statement. West De Pere shut out Green Bay Preble 45-0 at home to complete a perfect 9-0 season. The Phantoms now turn their attention toward the Division 1 playoffs. Preble finished 3-6.

Winneconne 20, New London 19, OT — Division 3 No. 4 Winneconne came as close as possible to watching its perfect season disappear. New London pushed the Wolves into overtime, but Winneconne survived 20-19 and finished 9-0. New London ended 3-6. 

EAST CENTRAL WISCONSIN / FOX VALLEY-LAKESHORE

Manitowoc Lutheran 38, Howards Grove 0 — Division 6 No. 3 Manitowoc Lutheran remained among the state's undefeated teams with a 38-0 road shutout of Howards Grove. The Lancers now turn their attention toward the postseason, while Howards Grove finished 2-7.

Lomira 30, Mayville 14 — Division 6 No. 4 Lomira entered Week 9 with Division 5 No. 10 Mayville standing between the Lions and perfection. Lomira passed the test, winning 30-14 to complete a 9-0 regular season. Mayville finished 6-3.

Plymouth 28, Grafton 21 — Grafton has spent portions of the year in the rankings, but Week 9 belonged to Division 3 No. 10 Plymouth. The Panthers won 28-21 and finished 7-2. Grafton closed the regular season 5-4.

Cedar Grove-Belgium 35, Reedsville 0 — Division 6 No. 9 Cedar Grove-Belgium ended its regular season with a shutout, defeating Reedsville 35-0. The Rockets finished 7-2, while Reedsville closed at 2-7.

Saint Mary Catholic 31, Brillion 6 — Division 5 No. 8 Brillion saw its six-game winning streak end in the regular-season finale. Saint Mary Catholic earned a 31-6 victory for its fourth consecutive win. Both teams finished 7-2.

Freedom 62, Sheboygan Falls 7 — Division 4 No. 1 Freedom left no doubt in its pursuit of a perfect regular season. The Irish raced to a 44-0 lead by the end of the first quarter before defeating Sheboygan Falls 62-7. Freedom enters the postseason undefeated, while Sheboygan Falls finished 0-9.

Notre Dame Academy 51, Sheboygan North 0 — Division 2 No. 1 Notre Dame Academy has spent the season overwhelming opponents, and Week 9 was no exception. The Tritons shut out Sheboygan North 51-0 to complete a perfect 9-0 regular season. Notre Dame, led by standout running back Kingston Allen, now turns its attention toward a potential return trip to the state championship, this time in Division 2. Sheboygan North finished 3-6.

Little Chute 54, Waupaca 14 — Division 4 No. 4 Little Chute's only regular-season loss came against top-ranked Freedom. The Mustangs kept it that way with a 54-14 victory over Waupaca, finishing 8-1. The Comets went winless at 0-9. 

SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN / MADISON AREA

Elkhorn Area 56, Beloit Memorial 0 — Division 2 No. 5 Elkhorn Area completed an outstanding regular season with a shutout of Beloit Memorial. The Elks finished 8-1, with their lone defeat coming against undefeated Union Grove. Beloit Memorial finished 0-9.

Pardeeville 26, Belleville 20 — Division 6 No. 6 Belleville faced a major challenge on the road and came up just short. Unranked Pardeeville protected its home field with a 26-20 victory. Pardeeville finished 8-1, while Belleville closed at 7-2.

New Glarus 35, Benton/Scales Mound/Shullsburg 7 — Division 5 No. 5 New Glarus will enter the postseason on a six-game winning streak. The Glarner Knights won 35-7 to finish 8-1. Benton/Scales Mound/Shullsburg ended 5-4.

Waunakee 45, Milton 7 — Division 1 No. 6 Waunakee completed another excellent regular season with a dominant road victory. The Warriors defeated Milton 45-7 and finished 8-1. Milton closed at 4-5.

Monona Grove shuts out DeForest — Division 2 No. 4 Monona Grove responded to its first loss of the season by shutting out DeForest in Week 9. The Silver Eagles finished the regular season 8-1, while the Norskies fell to 3-6.

Verona 54, Janesville Craig 16 — Division 1 No. 8 Verona left little doubt in its regular-season finale. The Wildcats scored 41 first-half points and rolled past Janesville Craig 54-16. Verona finished 8-1. Craig ended 4-5.

Lake Mills 48, Portage 20 — Division 4 No. 5 Lake Mills finished one of the state's strongest turnarounds with another victory. After losing its opener to Freedom, the L-Cats won their final eight games, including a 48-20 victory over Portage. Lake Mills finished 8-1, while Portage ended 5-4.

Lourdes Academy 33, Randolph/Cambria-Friesland 14 — One of the biggest results of Week 9 came from an interdivision matchup. Division 7 No. 4 Lourdes Academy went on the road and handed Division 6 No. 7 Randolph/Cambria-Friesland its first loss of the season, winning 33-14. Both teams finished 8-1.

Sun Prairie East 48, Watertown 13 — Sun Prairie East closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak, defeating Watertown 48-13. The Cardinals finished 6-3, while Watertown ended 1-8. 

CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Edgar 35, Abbotsford 0 — Division 6 No. 2 Edgar finished its regular season with a shutout, defeating Abbotsford 35-0. The Wildcats finished 9-1, while Abbotsford closed at 4-5.

Amherst 49, Wittenberg-Birnamwood 15 — Division 5 No. 2 Amherst completed a perfect regular season with another convincing victory. The Falcons defeated Wittenberg-Birnamwood 49-15 to finish 9-0. The Chargers ended 2-7.

New Richmond 49, Marshfield 28 — Division 2 No. 3 New Richmond took its undefeated record on the road against Marshfield and left with perfection intact. In a battle of the Tigers, New Richmond won 49-28 to finish 9-0. Marshfield closed the regular season 6-3.

Stratford 45, Northland Pines 6 — Division 4 No. 7 Stratford responded to its first loss of the season with a dominant senior night performance. The Tigers defeated Northland Pines 45-6 and head into the postseason 8-1. Northland Pines finished 4-5. 

WESTERN / NORTHWEST WISCONSIN

Glenwood City 38, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 15 — Division 7 No. 10 Glenwood City finished the regular season with a convincing home victory. The Hilltoppers defeated Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 38-15 to finish 8-1. The Bulldogs ended 2-7.

Grantsburg 42, Ladysmith 0 — Division 5 No. 7 Grantsburg shut out Ladysmith 42-0 to close the regular season 8-1. The Pirates' only loss came against Saint Croix Falls. Ladysmith finished 0-9.

Mondovi 35, Durand-Arkansaw 7 — One of the biggest upsets of the final week came in Mondovi. Division 6 No. 5 Mondovi handed Division 5 No. 4 Durand-Arkansaw its first loss of the season with a commanding 35-7 victory. Both teams finished 8-1, but Mondovi heads into the postseason with one of Week 9's biggest statement wins.

Northwestern 58, Bloomer 0 — Division 4 No. 2 Northwestern completed a perfect regular season with an emphatic shutout. The Tigers defeated Bloomer 58-0 and finished 9-0. Bloomer ended 4-5.

Osceola 20, Baldwin-Woodville 14 — Division 3 No. 8 Baldwin-Woodville suffered its second loss of the season in Week 9. Osceola earned the 20-14 victory and finished 8-1. Baldwin-Woodville closed at 7-2.

Saint Croix Falls 46, Spooner 13 — Division 5 No. 6 Saint Croix Falls continued its strong finish with a 46-13 road victory over Spooner. The Saints completed an 8-1 regular season, while Spooner finished 1-8.

Unity 41, Webster 0 — Division 7 No. 9 Webster entered Week 9 looking to carry momentum into the postseason, but Unity had other plans. Unity shut out the Tigers 41-0 to finish 5-4. Webster dropped to 7-2. 

SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN / LA CROSSE-DRIFTLESS

Cuba City 27, Mineral Point 20 — Cuba City rebounded from its loss to top-ranked Darlington by knocking off Division 6 No. 10 Mineral Point. The Cubans earned a 27-20 road victory, and both teams finished the regular season 6-3.

Ithaca/Weston 47, Necedah 0 — Division 7 No. 2 Ithaca/Weston completed an unbeaten regular season with a 47-0 shutout of Necedah. The Bulldogs finished 8-0 after having one game canceled during the season. Necedah closed at 1-8.

River Ridge 26, Black Hawk/Warren 12 — Division 7 No. 5 River Ridge survived a competitive road matchup against Black Hawk/Warren. The Timberwolves won 26-12 and finished 8-1. Black Hawk/Warren ended 5-4.

Cashton 28, Bangor 21 — Bangor gave Division 7 No. 6 Cashton everything it could handle, but the Eagles held on for a 28-21 victory. Cashton finished the regular season 8-1. Bangor closed at 4-5.

Cochrane-Fountain City 35, Whitehall 7 — Division 7 No. 1 Cochrane-Fountain City completed perfection. The Pirates defeated Whitehall 35-7 to finish 9-0 and now set their sights on a potential Division 7 state championship. Whitehall ended 6-4.

Darlington 49, Platteville 20 — Division 5 No. 1 Darlington faced a ranked opponent from a larger division with its undefeated season on the line. The Redbirds answered the challenge, beating Division 4 No. 10 Platteville 49-20. Darlington finished 9-0, while Platteville enters the postseason 7-2.

La Crosse Logan 37, Holmen 31, OT — One of the final week's biggest games needed overtime. Division 3 No. 3 La Crosse Logan went on the road to face Division 2 No. 8 Holmen and escaped with a 37-31 victory. The Rangers completed a perfect 9-0 regular season. Holmen finished 7-2.

Beaver Dam 50, Monroe 30 — Division 2 No. 7 Beaver Dam and Monroe combined for 80 points, but the Golden Beavers ultimately pulled away for a 50-30 victory. Beaver Dam finished 8-1. Monroe closed at 1-8.

La Crosse Central 29, Onalaska 28 — Division 2 No. 10 La Crosse Central barely survived its final regular-season test. The Riverhawks edged Onalaska 29-28 to finish 7-2. Onalaska ended 4-5.

Reedsburg 43, Tomah 16 — Division 3 No. 6 Reedsburg built a commanding first-half advantage and cruised past Tomah 43-16. The Beavers finished the regular season 7-2. Tomah went winless at 0-9.

West Salem 49, Westby 0 — Division 4 No. 3 West Salem finished the regular season in perfect fashion. The Panthers shut out Westby 49-0 to complete a 9-0 campaign. Westby finished 2-7. 

For the teams still standing, everything now resets.

West De Pere, Hamilton, Union Grove, Racine Lutheran, Pewaukee, Port Washington, Bonduel, Winneconne, Manitowoc Lutheran, Lomira, Freedom, Notre Dame Academy, Amherst, New Richmond, Northwestern, Ithaca/Weston, Cochrane-Fountain City, Darlington, La Crosse Logan and West Salem are among the programs in this week's statewide roundup that made it through the regular season without a loss.

Others enter the postseason with only one blemish and little separating them from the state's unbeaten contenders.

After nine weeks, the rankings and regular-season records have established the field.

Now they no longer matter nearly as much.

From here on out, win and advance. Lose, and the season is over.