MADISON — For the first time in program history, the undefeated Lake Geneva Badgers (14-0) are your 2023 WIAA Division 2 State Football Champions.
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The Lake Geneva Badgers defeated Waunakee 34-33 to secure the 2023 WIAA Division 2 Football State Championship at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison Friday, Nov. 17.
Former Badger quarterback JP Doyle will be continuing his academic and athletic career on the football field to play quarterback at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland beginning in the Fall.
Badger senior fullback Landon Nottestad splits the defenders and runs it in for a 40-yard rushing touchdown in the WIAA Division 2 State Championship game against Waunakee Friday, Nov. 17.
Badger senior Jackson Braden and junior Jacob Billingsley hug it out after winning the WIAA Division 2 Football State Championship Friday, Nov. 17.
Badger senior Matt O’Grady is another key offensive weapon returning to the Badgers for the upcoming 2025 season.
21 photos from the WIAA Division 2 State Championship Football game between the Lake Geneva Badgers and the Waunakee Warriors
Badger football
Badger football players run out of the tunnel and take the field at Camp Randall Stadium to play in the state championship against Waunakee Friday, Nov. 17.
Badger fans at Camp Randall Stadium
The Badger faithful and Lake Geneva community came out in full force to support the Badger football team in the state championship game against Waunakee held at Camp Randall Stadium Friday, Nov. 17.
Anthony Richardson
Badger senior running back Anthony Richardson dives across the goal line for the two-point conversion against Waunkaee.
Logan Clausen
Badger senior linebacker Logan Clausen dives to make one of his many tackles in the state championship game against Waunakee.
Ethan Francois
Badger senior defensive lineman Ethan Francois (7) chases after Waunakee running back Sebastian Rasmussen in the state championship game.
Alec Welch
Badgers' Alec Welch (3) makes a tackle against Waunakee in the state championship game last season.
Connor Bourdo
Badger junior defensive back Connor Bourdo makes a tackle against Waunakee in the state championship game.
Brandon Watrous
Badger senior offensive lineman Brandon Watrous (75) makes a key block on Waunakee’s Noah Joseph in the state championship game.
Brock Walser
Badger sophomore defensive end Brock Walser (31) stares into the soul of Waunakee quarterback Vance Johnson in the state championship game.
Max Davis
Badger senior tight end/linebacker Max Davis (6’5) is expected to be a threat on both offense and defense this season.
Ryan Bays
Badger senior defensive back Ryan Bays (11) makes a tackle in the state championship game against Waunakee.
Richard Skipper III
Badger junior offensive lineman Richard Skipper III gets in his stance in the state championship game against Waunakee.
Torrence Smith and Brock Walser
Badger senior linebacker Torrence Smith (15) and sophomore Brock Walser (31) combine for the tackle in the state championship game against Waunakee.
Ryan McCarthy
Badger senior Ryan McCarthy returns to the linebacking this season after having a standout year at the linebacker position last season.
Anthony Richardson
Badger senior running back Anthony Richardson takes the handoff and punches it in for the two-point conversion against Waunakee in the state championship game.
JP Doyle
Badger senior quarterback JP Doyle plows through an arm tackle of a Waunakee defender to gain some extra yardage.
JP Doyle
Badger senior quarterback JP Doyle drops back to pass and throws for a 20-yard touchdown to senior fullback Landon Nottestad against Waunakee.
Landon Nottestad
Badger senior fullback Landon Nottestad breaks through the line and runs for a 40-yard touchdown against Waunakee in the state championship game.
Landon Nottestad
Badger senior fullback Landon Nottestad keeps his eyes up field on the run in the state championship game against Waunakee.
Matt O'Grady
Badgers' Matt O'Grady takes the pitch and runs up the field in the state championship game against Waunakee.
Matt O'Grady
Badger sophomore Matt O'Grady tries to break free from a tackle in the state championship game against Waunakee.
