Photos: Waunakee holds on to top Chippewa Falls in football playoff opener
A collection of photos from Waunakee's Division 1 football playoff opener against Chippewa Falls.
Chippewa Falls defensive back Gavin Shilts (32) forces a fumble during a hit on Waunakee quarterback Cole Krause (5) on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls quarterback Evan Weiler (9) pitches the ball to a running back against Waunakee on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls quarterback Talen Shilts (7) runs for yardage against Waunakee on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls defensive back Gavin Shilts (32) tackles Waunakee wide receiver Devonte Bacon (7) on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls wide receiver Jaylyn Smith (1) runs with the ball against Waunakee on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee running back Colin Murphy (30) runs with the ball against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee fullback McCoy Smith (11) runs in to the end zone for a touchdown against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee fullback McCoy Smith (11) celebrates after a rushing touchdown against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls celebrates after a touchdown against Waunakee on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls linebacker Drew Musser (22) tackles Waunakee kick returner Andrew Mussallem (16) after a punt on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee quarterback Cole Krause (5) makes a pass against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls running back Talen Shilts (7) is hoisted in the air after scoring a touchdown against Waunakee on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee quarterback Cole Krause (5) throws a pass against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee linebacker Wyatt Johnson (22) hops over Chippewa Falls running back Colin Clary (11) after a stop on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee fullback McCoy Smith (11) runs with the ball against Chippewa Falls on Friday.
Chippewa Falls players embrace after losing to Waunakee on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee fullback McCoy Smith (11) runs in to the end zone for a touchdown in overtime against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls wide receiver Jaylyn Smith (1) is tackled in the backfield for a loss in overtime by Waunakee defenders on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls defensive back Brayden Runstrom (3) celebrates after a stop against Waunakee on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee’s McCoy Smith, right, flexes after a stop on defense against Chippewa Falls on Friday. Smith ran for 63 yards and three touchdowns.
Waunakee defensive back Chuck Farrell (25) takes a moment in the end zone before the game against Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Chippewa Falls defensive back Brayden Runstrom (3) stretches out linebacker Luke Zenner (11) while he cramps on the sideline while playing Waunakee on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee players celebrate after defeating Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Waunakee running back Eli Drangsveit (8) yells with fullback McCoy Smith (11) after defeating Chippewa Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Waunakee Community High School in Madison, Wi.
Monona Grove continued its late season defensive dominance Friday when it faced Brookfield Central in Level 1 of the WIAA Division 2 playoffs.
McCoy Smith's heroics carried No. 1 seed Waunakee to an overtime victory against No. 8 seed Chippewa Falls in the first round of the WIAA football playoffs.
