Green Bay West Football Heads to State Playoffs
The team travels to Medford for a level 1 WIAA tournament matchup after a 30-year absence.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Football
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The Green Bay West High School football team is competing in the 2026 WIAA boys high school football tournament. As the #7 seed, the team is traveling to face the #2 seed Medford Area Senior High School in the level 1 playoffs.
Why it matters
This playoff appearance marks a significant milestone for the program, which is the only school in the Green Bay Area Public School District to qualify for the tournament this year. The game represents a return to state-level competition after a three-decade drought.
The Green Bay West team holds the #7 seed in Division 3 and traveled 140 miles to compete against the #2 seed.
The players
Green Bay West High School
This educational institution is the only school in the Green Bay Area Public School District participating in the 2026 tournament.
Medford Area Senior High School
This school serves as the #2 seed hosting the level 1 playoff matchup against Green Bay West.
Green Bay Police Department
Local law enforcement provided a motorcycle escort for the team as they left the city for their playoff appearance.
The details
The team departed on a charter bus escorted by Green Bay Police motorcycles. Local community members and elementary school students gathered at the school to cheer on the players as they began the 140-mile journey to Medford.
Timeline
The team departed for the playoff game at 1:30 Friday afternoon, October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This postseason appearance marks a historic turnaround for the program relative to the WIAA boys high school football tournament. The success effectively ends a 30-year absence from the playoff bracket for the school.
The #7 vs. #2 seeding creates a significant uphill challenge for the team in this opening level 1 matchup. Fans should note that the 140-mile travel distance marks the furthest the team has traveled for a contest this season.
The takeaway
Qualifying for the state tournament after a 30-year wait provides a major morale boost for the entire school district. Players and coaches can use this postseason experience as a foundational building block for future seasons.
Further reading
For more on local gridiron competition, check out the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLUK.
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