MADISON — Arrowhead High School fans packed Camp Randall Stadium Friday night, cheering on their Warhawks as the team defeated Bay Port 18-15 to capture the Division 1 state championship.
The Warhawks claimed their first state championship in a decade, participating in the program's 14th title game. Arrowhead has now won seven state titles, including championships in 1993, 1994, 1996, 2007, 2012, 2013 and 2024.
Bay Port entered the game as the defending champion, seeking its second consecutive championship. The Pirates advanced to their third title game after finishing as runner-up in 2019.
Watch: Arrowhead defeats Bay Port 18-15 to capture Division 1 state championship after decade-long wait
Both teams earned their spots after impressive semifinal victories. Arrowhead defeated Waunakee 19-17 at Madison Memorial, while Bay Port secured a thrilling 38-35 win over Muskego at Titan Stadium in Oshkosh.
The Warhawks averaged 35 points per game during their playoff run while allowing 20.5 points. Bay Port averaged 42.5 points in the playoffs while yielding just 15.5 points per game.
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