Sun Prairie East’s hopes of returning to a state championship game were dashed by Lake Geneva Badger in a 28-6 defeat at the WIAA Division 2 high school football state semifinal. Badger’s early lead and strong defense thwarted Sun Prairie’s offensive efforts, marking Badger’s first state championship appearance in the sport. Badger will face undefeated Waunakee in the finals. Despite Sun Prairie’s solid season, its lowest scoring output since Week 3 ended their nine-game winning streak. Coach Kaminski praised Badger’s defensive strategy, while Badger’s coach Hensler hailed the exciting times for the team and community.