Little Chute has enhanced its position in the WIAA Division 4 football playoff standings. They have climbed from 11th to 5th place among area teams. Their improved ranking came after a shift in the regional playoff matrix.
Division 4 Football Playoff Standings
The Appleton area sees high activity with 16 high school teams vying for playoff spots. According to the WIAA playoff matrix, Little Chute now holds a prominent position. Their current status places them ahead of Winneconne, despite suffering a loss to them in Week 1. Winneconne now stands at 7th. Seymour and Freedom, both with 71 records, occupy 15th and 13th places, while Wrightstown ranks 25th.
Division Standings Overview
| Division | Team | Position | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | Neenah | 3 | 71 |
| Division 1 | Kimberly | 14 | 62 |
| Division 2 | Menasha | 20 | 53 |
| Division 3 | Fox Valley Lutheran | 23 | 53 |
| Division 4 | Little Chute | 5 | 71 |
| Division 5 | Brillion | 14 | 62 |
| Division 6 | WeyauwegaFremont | 16 | 44 |
| Division 7 | Hilbert | 6 | 62 |
WIAA Playoff Pairings Announcement
The WIAA plans to release the 2025 football playoff pairings in a televised event. The broadcast will occur live on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m., accessible on multiple state tournament network stations and websites. Complete brackets and matchups will be published afterward on the WIAA’s official website.
New Developments in Sports
Kaukauna has hired Kyle Dunphy as their new softball coach, replacing Tim Roehrig, who retired after 27 years. Dunphy previously coached the JV team and served as a student council adviser. Under Roehrig’s leadership, Kaukauna achieved six Division 1 state titles.
In other sports, Seymour’s Morgan Lewis placed eighth in the WIAA Division 2 state golf tournament. Hortonville’s boys’ soccer team, cochampions in the Fox Valley Association, is set for a regional opener on Oct. 21. Notably, Hortonville’s assistant coach, Marco Delbecchi, was part of their 2013 FVA title team.