Waunakee football’s push for the state title came to a heartbreaking end as they fell 34-33 to Lake Geneva Badger in the WIAA Division 2 championship game. Despite limited possessions, Waunakee rallied to tie the game at 34-34 with 40 seconds left, but a failed 2-point try sealed their fate. Coach Rice defended the bold move, citing the game’s trend. The match was a clash of different styles, with Waunakee relying on big plays and Badger’s record-breaking ground game. Nevertheless, Waunakee’s season was marked by remarkable performances from Johnson, Emerich, and Booker II.