MADISON, WI – The Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks took home the ‘Silver Ball’ on November 21, 2024, as they fell to the Racine St. Catherine’s Angels, 26-22, in the WIAA Division 4 State Championship game at Camp Randall Stadium on a rainy and windy night. The Blackhawk’s second-half rally came up just short; an interception on fourth-and-long with just seconds to go in the game’s final moments dashed Baldwin-Woodville’s hopes of securing their third state title in program history.
The game began with a defensive battle and a scoreless first quarter. Baldwin-Woodville pieced together a promising drive late in the opening quarter. A methodical, 90-yard, 13-play offensive sequence advanced the Blackhawks deep into Racine St. Catherine’s territory. However, the Angels defense stood tall, forcing a turnover on downs at their own 2-yard line.
Racine St. Catherine’s capitalized on the momentum shift in the second quarter with a bold fourth-down conversion from their own 11-yardline that led to a 59-yard passing touchdown and successful 2-point conversion a few plays later to open scoring, RSC 8-0. Baldwin-Woodville was unable to answer, and the Angels struck again just before halftime. A forced fumble gave Racine St. Catherine’s the ball with seconds remaining in the quarter. The Angels scored a 29-yard passing touchdown giving the Angels a 14-0 lead heading into the locker room.
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