The End of a Season

Anica Graney

     The Platteville Hillmen football team had a great run this season with an ending record of six wins and three losses. The three losses were from conference teams: third-ranked Lancaster, first-ranked Prairie Du Chien, and the game that ended their season, second-ranked River Valley. The Hillmen stood at number four in conference play ahead of number five Dodgeville and number six Richland Center. The team is coached by Mr. Ryley Bailey who just completed his second year on the team. The captains include Isaiah Altfillisch (‘19), Jacob Niehaus (‘19), Tyler McClain (‘20), and William Schaefer (‘20).
     On Friday, October 5, the Hillmen faced Dodgeville at Williams Fieldhouse at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville where they swept Dodgeville in a 41-0 victory. In the first couple minutes, Anthony Barner (‘19) scored a rushing touchdown, giving the Hillmen a headstart to the game before lightning struck, delaying the game by over an hour. Once the game continued, the Hillmen demolished the Dodgers and left with a satisfying win for the Homecoming game. Unfortunately, a week later, Platteville faced River Valley ending their season in a disappointing loss of 35-2.
     Senior captain Isaiah Altfillisch (‘19) answers to the team’s strengths, “We are a very dedicated team and give total effort. We have a lot of good chemistry and good leadership.” A thank you goes out to the seniors who gave it their all this season and entertained all of the fans cheering them on in the bleachers.