BALDWIN, WI – The Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks capped off Week 5 with a 48-8 Homecoming win over the Ellsworth Panthers at King Field on September 26, 2025.
Baldwin-Woodville kicked off to Ellsworth to begin play, and the Panthers struck quickly. On the second play of Ellsworth’s first possession, the Panther’s completed a 73-yard passing touchdown, followed by a 2-point conversion to take an early 8-0 lead. The Blackhawks responded with a steady drive, reaching the end zone on a short quarterback keeper by Joe Jensen. Dane Veenendall’s 2-point conversion was successful, tying the game at 8-8. After a string of short drives, both teams punted, leaving the first quarter tied.
Baldwin-Woodville’s first drive of the second quarter ended in a fumble, which Ellsworth recovered near midfield. The Panthers were unable to capitalize and went four-and-out, booting the ball back to the Blackhawks inside the B-W 5-yard line. The Blackhawks consumed nearly four minutes on the ensuing drive before scoring on a short rushing touchdown by James Kropelnicki. The Panthers stopped the 2-point conversion attempt, leaving the score B-W 14-8.
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