Seven weeks into the 2026 high‑school football season, the northeast Wisconsin area is seeing a surge of offensive production from several standout athletes and teams. The latest statistics, compiled by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, highlight the players and programs that are leading the region in key categories.
Top individual performers
Kingston Allen of Notre Dame remains the region’s most prolific scorer, posting 38 touchdowns, 2,024 all‑purpose yards and 1,982 rushing yards. His dominance on the ground and in the air makes him a clear front‑runner for any statewide honors.
Following Allen, Hyden Schultz of New Lutheran/Providence Academy ranks second in touchdowns with 27, while Braden Heiges of Fox Valley Lutheran trails closely with 26 scores.
In the rushing touchdown column, Axzil Eggert and Anthony Ficarri sit third and fourth with 18 and 17 touchdowns respectively.
On the rushing yardage leaderboard, Eli Derenne of Luxemburg‑Casco posted 983 yards, placing him second in the region.
Quarterback and receiver highlights
Quarterbacks Owen Henkel (Freedom), Andrew Greisen (West De Pere) and Bo Tanck (Sevastopol) lead the passing touchdown race with 20, 18 and 17 scores respectively.
Sevastopol’s Cash Kuehn tops the receiving touchdown list with 10 scores, while Freedom teammates Charlie Micke and Aidan Aerts each record eight.
In passing yardage, Harrison Selk of Green Bay Preble leads the region with 1,697 yards. Greisen and Henkel follow with 1,557 and 1,494 yards respectively.
Receiving yards are dominated by Kuehn (769 yards) and Green Bay Preble’s Tyler Cleven (604 yards).
Defensive standouts and team totals
Defensively, Maks Chevalier of Appleton East recorded a team‑high 98 tackles, showcasing his impact on the field.
Team‑wide offensive production is also notable. Notre Dame leads with 56 total touchdowns, while Little Chute follows with 51. In rushing yards, Notre Dame (2,565 yards) and Little Chute (2,250 yards) occupy the top two spots.
Bay Port tops the region in total offensive yards with 3,396, with Notre Dame close behind at 3,220. The same school leads in quarterback sacks (24), while Kaukauna registers 20.
What these numbers mean for the season
These statistics illustrate a competitive landscape in northeast Wisconsin high‑school football, where several programs are establishing early-season momentum. Coaches and fans alike will be watching to see if the current leaders can sustain their performance as the season progresses into conference play and the playoff push.
For parents, alumni and community members, the data underscores the importance of supporting local athletics, which continue to provide valuable life lessons, teamwork experiences, and a source of pride for towns across the region.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
