FREEDOM, WI – The #2 Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks defeated the #1 Freedom Irish, 48-35, on November 8 to claim the Sectional Championship in Level Three of the 2024 Division 4 WIAA Football Tournament. Despite facing pressure in the first half, the Blackhawks stayed composed, made adjustments, to secure the victory in what turned out to be a thrilling matchup.
Baldwin-Woodville kicked off to begin the game. Throwing the ball, Freedom advanced downfield to strike first on a 10-yard passing touchdown and point-after, FRE 7-0. The Irish extended the lead, following a four-and-out possession by the Blackhawks, capitalizing with a short rushing touchdown and successful point-after, FRE 14-0.
Baldwin-Woodville’s offense returned to the field at the B-W 26-yardline, determined to respond. Limited on the ground by the Irish defense, quarterback Gavin Sell aired out a 47-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brody Everts with under a minute left in the first quarter. The 2-point conversion, Sell to Everts, was good, narrowing the score, FRE 14-8.
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