Jeff Hagenau

Joined: Feb 19, 2025

Jeff Hagenau has been a sports writer in southeast Wisconsin for the past 28 years, covering at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. He graduated from Carroll University with a degree in journalism and has showcased his versatility by reporting on a wide array of sports over the course of his memorable career.

Kenosha St. Joseph quarterback Zach Rizzo (10) throws a pass during the WIAA Division 7 state football championship game against Cochrane-Fountain City at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

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West De Pere's Patrick Greisen (3) looks to pass during a WIAA Division 2 first-round playoff game versus Hartford on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Kenosha Bradford's Tomas Cesari (17) launches a punt past Franklin defensive back Jackson Bouldry (12) in Southeast Conference game Friday, September 26, 2025.

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West De Pere High School's Judeah Kniskern (8) jukes past Notre Dame Academy's Jonah Marzec (11) during the WIAA Division 2 state championship football game on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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Here are 17 candidates for your voting consideration for the Top Individual Standout at the Wisconsin High School Football State Championships.

Grafton head football coach Jim Norris walks the sideline during the WIAA Division 3 state championship game against Reedsburg at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

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After a perfect 14–0 season and a last-second state championship win, Jim Norris is honored for building Grafton football into a blue-collar powerhouse rooted in toughness, discipline and “pound-the-rock” grit.

Arrowhead's Ryan Heiman (24) celebrates after returning a kickoff 76 yards for a touchdown, with 35 seconds on the clock, to secure a 18-15 victory over Bay Port in the WIAA Division 1 state football championship game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

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Arrowhead reclaims No. 1 spot following statement-making 18-15 victory over top-ranked Bay Port in WIAA Division 1 state championship game.

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Geisler earned 43% of the vote to outdistance Stratford senior Jaegar Ormond, who finished second with 26%

Darlington quarterback Zeke Zuberbuhler (13) sprints down the right side line during the WIAA Division 6 state championship game.

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Zuberbuhler earned 51% of the vote to outdistance Arrowhead junior quarterback Nolan Hanson, who finished second with 20%

Arrowhead players celebrate with the gold trophy after defeating Bay Port, 18-15, in the WIAA Division 1 state football championship game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

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Arrowhead (D1), West De Pere (D2), Grafton (D3), Winneconne (D4), Mayville (D5), Darlington (D6), and Kenosha St. Joseph (D7) capture memorable titles

Grafton coach Jim Norris celebrates with his team after a 34-31 overtime win over Catholic Memorial in a WIAA Division 3 state semifinal Friday, November 14, 2025, at Oconomowoc High School in the Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

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Strong, talented 14-team championship field set to compete for prestigious state titles in seven divisions at the University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium Nov. 20-21

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Strong, talented 14-team championship field set to compete for prestigious state titles in seven divisions at the University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium Nov. 20-21

Grafton defensive lineman Max Glab (22) brings down Catholic Memorial quarterback Dalton Steinke (2) in a WIAA Division 3 state semifinal Friday, November 14, 2025.

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Little Chute High School's Reece Joten (20) runs upfield for 49 yards versus Columbus during a WIAA Division 4 state semifinal game Friday, November 14, 2025.

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Bay Port High School's Brady Suda (14) celebrates a touchdown during a WIAA Division 1 semifinal versus Muskego High School at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's Titan Stadium on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Jeff Hagenau

Joined: Feb 19, 2025

2025 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) All-State Team (Small Schools)

2025 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) All-State Team (Large Schools)

Vote: Who was Wisconsin High School Football's Top Punter of 2025?

Madelyn Anderson of Rib Lake Voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Top Girls Athlete of the 2025 Fall Season

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Vote: Who was Wisconsin High School Football's Top Individual Standout of the 2025 State Championships

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From Underdogs to Unstoppable: Grafton’s Jim Norris Wins WFCA/Green Bay Packers Coach of the Year

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Final 2025 Wisconsin High School Football Final Top 25 State Rankings

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Ben Geisler of Muskego Voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Defensive Player of the Week

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Zeke Zuberbuhler of Darlington Voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Offensive Player of the Week

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Wisconsin's Top Teams Reach Pinnacle During Action-Packed WIAA State Football Championships (Notebook)

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Wisconsin (WIAA) State High School Football Championships Preview (Divisions 1-3)

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Wisconsin (WIAA) State High School Football Championships Preview (Divisions 4-7)

Vote: Who is the Wisconsin High School Football Defensive Player of the Week? - Nov. 19, 2025

Vote: Who is the Wisconsin High School Football Offensive Player of the Week - Nov. 18, 2025

Wisconsin High School Football Top 25 State Rankings - Nov. 18, 2025

Harlan Kuehn of Lourdes Academy Voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Defensive Player of the Week