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Messwood Playoff Eligible, Can Secure Spot with Homecoming Game Win
With Friday night's 39-7 win over South Milwaukee, the Messmer/Shorewood combined football team is one step closer to a playoff berth.
Messwood is just one win away from clinching a playoff spot after knocking off South Milwaukee Friday night 39-7.
The Messmer/Shorewood co-op has enough wins to reach the postseason for the second straight year and can lock up a berth with a victory over either Brookfield Academy on Oct. 5 during the homecoming game, or Living Word Lutheran on Oct. 12.
With Friday's win, in which Messwood amassed nearly 600 yards, the team improved to 5-1 (3-1).
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Quarterback Taylor Dennis threw for 303 yards and connected with tight end Jonathan Carson for three touchdowns. Dennis also rushed for a touchdown.
Running back Alec Grimmer ran for 139 yards and two touchdowns, and Carson led Messwood in the receiving department with 202 yards.
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