Mayville Earns Trip to Madison with Gritty Playoff Win Over LCL

Mayville secured its place in the WIAA Division 5 state semifinals Friday night with a hard-earned 27–15 victory over Lake Country Lutheran in a Level 3 playoff matchup at Slinger High School.

The Cardinals set the tone early with physical play and disciplined execution, controlling the pace against a talented LCL squad. Mayville’s defense rose to the challenge throughout the night, limiting explosive plays and forcing key stops in crucial moments to keep momentum on the Cardinals’ side.

Offensively, Mayville balanced patience with opportunistic strikes, capitalizing on scoring chances and protecting the football. Sustained drives helped wear down the defense, while timely plays extended the lead and allowed the Cardinals to stay in control as the game wore on.

Lake Country Lutheran mounted pushes to close the gap, but Mayville answered each challenge with composure. Late-game execution on both sides of the ball proved decisive, allowing the Cardinals to close out the win and punch their ticket to the state’s biggest stage.

Final Score

Mayville 27, Lake Country Lutheran 15

Playoff Notes

• Tournament: WIAA Division 5 Playoffs
• Round: Level 3 (State Qualifier)
• Site: Slinger High School
• Result: Mayville advances to Madison

What’s Next

With the victory, Mayville advances to the WIAA Division 5 state semifinals in Madison, where the Cardinals will continue their championship pursuit. The win underscores the team’s resilience and focus, traits that have defined Mayville’s playoff run as it prepares for its next challenge under the brightest lights of the season.