Conference title races heating up as football season passes midway point

The high school football season in Wisconsin passes the midway point of the regular season this week. Here’s a look at six games to watch in the Appleton area in Week 5, along with Mike Sherry’s predicted winners in each of those contests, and the remainder of the schedule. All games are 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, unless noted. Last week’s prediction record: 3-3. Season prediction record: 21-7. The Phantoms, the defending WIAA Division 2 state champions, have been dominant this season, outscoring opponents 150-39 in four victories, including a 38-0 win over Ashwaubenon last week. Andrew Greisen passed for…