Wisconsin high school football live updates, scores for Week 5 games

Week 5 of the 2026 Wisconsin high school football season is underway, with numerous games taking place across the state. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is providing comprehensive coverage of several matches involving Milwaukee-area teams. Michael Whitlow is reporting from Port Washington, covering the 4-0 Pirates facing off against the 3-1 West Bend West in a Glacier Trails Conference showdown.

Meanwhile, Zac Bellman is stationed in Whitefish Bay, where the 3-1 Blue Devils are hosting the 3-1 Slinger in a North Shore Conference clash. Additional updates will be shared on other significant games throughout the Milwaukee region.

The Milwaukee area's high school football schedule for Friday, September 18, includes all games starting at 7 p.m., with a few exceptions. The Classic Eight series consists of Kettle Moraine vs. Arrowhead, Franklin vs. Mukwonago, and Oconomowoc at Muskego. The Glacier Trails Conference features Grafton at Kewaskum and Nicolet at Plymouth, while the West Bend West takes on Port Washington.

Other notable matchups include Sussex Hamilton at Brookfield Central, Germantown at Brookfield East, and Marquette University at Catholic Memorial. The Greater Metro Classic pits Sussex Hamilton against Lake Country Lutheran, while the Metropolitan Classic features Shoreland Lutheran at Martin Luther, Lake Country Lutheran at Racine, and St. Catherine's vs. St. Thomas More at Watertown. The Luther Prep game rounds out the Metropolitan Classic lineup.

In the Midwest Classic, Living Word Lutheran takes on Brookfield Academy, and Racine Lutheran faces Cudahy. Milwaukee-area games are set to begin at 7 p.m., with an exception for Milwaukee Hamilton/Audubon vs. Milwaukee School of Languages at Jimmy Banks Stadium. Other key Milwaukee games include the North Shore showdown between Homestead and Cedarburg, with Waukesha West hosting Hartford, and Menomonee Falls taking on Wisconsin Lutheran.

The Parkland game sees Waukesha South take on New Berlin West, while Wauwatosa West faces Wauwatosa East. Milwaukee Lutheran takes on New Berlin Eisenhower in a crossover game, and the Southeast features Racine Horlick against Racine Case at 6 p.m., Kenosha Tremper vs. Kenosha Bradford, and Kenosha Indian Trail facing Racine Park. Milwaukee King hosts Oak Creek in another game.

Additionally, the Woodland matchup takes place between West Allis Central and Greendale, while Milwaukee Lutheran faces New Berlin Eisenhower once more in a crossover game. The North Shore Classic includes Milwaukee Riverside/Golda Meir at Edgar, and Dr. Fuller Collegiate Academy at Brown Deer. The Milwaukee area high school football games to watch tonight encompass a wide range of matchups, showcasing the competitiveness and excitement of the 2026 season thus far.