St. Catherine's Football Advances Past Beloit Turner
The Angels secure a 21-7 victory in the opening round of the WIAA Division 4 playoffs.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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St. Catherine's High School defeated Beloit Turner 21-7 on Friday to advance to the second round of the WIAA Division 4 playoffs. The win improves the Angels to a 9-1 record as they prepare for their next postseason matchup.
Why it matters
This victory moves St. Catherine's deeper into the tournament bracket despite the team struggling with timing and rhythm issues following a bye week. Beloit Turner concludes their season with a final record of 5-5 after failing to overcome the Angels defense.
Running back Elijah Ballinger led the offensive effort with 187 rushing yards on 19 carries, while the defense limited Beloit Turner to a combined 141 yards of total offense. The win was sealed by two defensive stops in the fourth quarter.
The players
Elijah Ballinger
He is the running back for the St. Catherine's High School football team.
Jovanni Gonzalez
He serves as the starting quarterback for the St. Catherine's High School football team.
The details
Ballinger scored two touchdowns, and quarterback Jovanni Gonzalez added one on the ground to push the Angels past Beloit Turner. The visitors lone score came via a fumble recovery during the contest.
Timeline
Friday, October 23, 2026: St. Catherine's played Beloit Turner.
Friday, October 30, 2026: St. Catherine's plays Saint Francis.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps St. Catherine's in the hunt for a state title as the postseason field begins to narrow. Their path through the bracket remains dependent on maintaining momentum against future opponents like Saint Francis.
The victory ensures St. Catherine's remains in the WIAA Division 4 playoff bracket while Beloit Turner is eliminated from further competition. The Angels must now prepare for a second-round matchup against Saint Francis.
The takeaway
Postseason football success often requires overcoming rust after a bye week through strong ground production and late-game defensive stops. Maintaining defensive consistency remains a critical focus for teams as the tournament intensity increases.
What happens next
St. Catherine's is scheduled to face Saint Francis in the second round of the WIAA Division 4 playoffs on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local athletics, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Racine County Eye.
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