Deacon Ward of Greendale Voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Top Returning Edge Rusher of 2025

Ward earned 51% of the vote to outdistance Lake Country Lutheran senior Adam Anderson, who placed second with 27%

Deacon Ward of Greendale has been voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Top Returning Edge Rusher of 2025 | Matthew Ward, Greendale Football

Congratulations to Greendale senior Deacon Ward for being voted High School On SI Wisconsin's top returning edge rusher of 2025.

In the fan-voted poll (reflecting on the 2024 accomplishments of 16 explosive edge rushers from throughout the state) Oct. 26-Nov. 1, the Greendale standout came out on top.

The All-Woodland honorable mention selection helped lead the Panthers to a fourth-place finish in the league standings, a second-round berth in the WIAA Division 3 standings, and a 6-5 overall record.

Ward received 51% of the vote to claim top honors, Lake Country Lutheran senior Adam Anderson finished second (27%), Janesville Parker senior Cody Slater took third (11%), and Catholic Memorial junior Isaac Miller was fourth (5%). There were 8,702 votes registered in the poll.

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-- Jeff Hagenau | jeffreyhagenau@gmail.com