Potosi-Cassville ends Johnson Creek's season in WIAA Playoffs (Football)

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 by Maverick Weissmann, Senior Writer

On Friday, October 31, 2025, the Johnson Creek Bluejays were eliminated from the Level 2 WIAA Playoffs with a loss to Potosi/Cassville at home, 48-28. 

In the first quarter, with 8:46 left, Potosi/Cassville got on the board first with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Edge (6) to Hunter White (10).  After an unsuccessful extra point attempt, Postosi/Cassville’s lead was 6-0. With 3:54 left in the first quarter, Potosi/Cassville scored again with a 31-yard touchdown run by Hunter White, making the score 12-0 Potosi/Cassville.  The two-point conversion was no good.  

In the second quarter, with 10:05 remaining, Aaron Edge completed a 35-yard touchdown pass to Hunter White, making the score 18-0, Potosi/Cassville. With 1:26 left in the second quarter, the Bluejays finally got on the board when Luke Hartz (9) ran in a 1-yard touchdown. The extra point attempt by #21 Hayden Wagner was good, making it 18-7, Potosi/Cassville.  The score was as such at halftime.

In the third quarter, with 7:40 remaining, Luke Hartz completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Aiden Smith (1).  The two-point conversion pass from Luke Hartz (9) was complete to Owen Pernat, making the score 18-16.  Following a successful onside kick, the Bluejays took their first lead of the game with 7:28 remaining when Luke Hartz ran in a 45-yard touchdown. The extra point was good, making it 22-18 Johnson Creek.

It wouldn’t take long for Potosi/Cassville to strike back.  With 5:49 left in the third quarter, Hunter White ran in a 45-yard touchdown, making it 24-22, Potasi/Cassville.  The extra point was blocked.

On the next Johnson Creek possession, Luke Hartz fumbled, giving the ball back to Potasi/Cassville.  They would quickly strike.  With 4:27 left in the third quarter, Aaron Edge completed a 51-yard touchdown pass to Hunter White.  The two-point conversion was good, making the score 32-22, Potosi/Cassville.  

The Bluejays would go three and out on their next drive, opening the door for Potosi/Cassville to strike again.  With 1:23 remaining in the third quarter, Hunter White ran in a 76-yard touchdown on the first play of the drive, making it 38-22.  The two-point conversion was good, making it 40-22, Potosi/Cassville.

In the fourth and final quarter, the Bluejays would try to fight back, scoring with 9:42 left on a run by Luke Hartz for a 2-yard touchdown, making it 40-28.  The two-point conversion was no good.   Following the score, the Bluejays recovered a successful onside kick, getting the ball right back.  Unfortunately, Potosi/Cassville would sack Luke Hartz, causing a fumble that Potosi/Cassville.  Potosi/Cassville would capitalize with Hunter White running in a 14-yard touchdown with 7:02 remaining.   The two-point conversion was good, making the score 48-28.  Both teams would fail to score the rest of the game, making the final score  48-28, Potosi/Cassville.  

For Johnson Creek, Luke Hartz went 7-14 for 76 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball 21 times for 152 yards.  Additionally, Owen Blakley (24) had 16 carries for 56 yards.  Evan Mauleg also had 3 receptions for 51 yards.  

This marks the end of the Bluejays football season.  All-conference awards were also announced for the Trailways conference, all of which are listed below.  


First Team All-Conference Offense:

Running back Luke Hartz

Tight end/ Fullback Evan Malueg 

Offensive Lineman Jalan Carlson and Logan Zerbe

2025 Jalen Carlson, offensive lineman of the year


First Team All-Conference Defense:

Defensive back Luke Hartz 

Defensive lineman Jalen Carlson 

Defensive end Evan Malueg

Special teams player, Luke Hartz 

2025 defensive lineman of the year, Jalen Carlson

2025 defensive player of the year, Evan Malueg


Second Team All-Conference:

Offensive Lineman Ben Wagner 

Inside Linebacker Jackson Raabe

Kicker Hayden Wagner 


Honorable Mention:

Defensive Back Hayden Wagner

Inside Linebacker Owen Blakey

Defensive Line Maverick Weissmann  



All Sportsmanship Team: 

Jackson Raabe 


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