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Holmen celebrated Homecoming weekend with a dramatic 22-21 victory over Reedsburg in a Mississippi Valley Conference showdown. The game, originally started Friday night, was paused at halftime due to lightning and resumed Saturday afternoon — creating a two-day thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Both teams entered the matchup with statewide recognition, and the contest lived up to the hype with momentum swings, standout performances, and a thrilling finish.

Homecoming Highlights
The student section was electric, showing off banners and chants, while halftime festivities included the crowning of the Homecoming royalty and a spirited pep rally. Despite the weather delay, fans returned Saturday ready for the second half, creating an unforgettable Homecoming atmosphere.

Game Flow

Key Plays & Stats

• Williams (Holmen): 155 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 rushing TD
• Barth (Holmen): 53 rushing yards, 44 receiving yards, 1 TD
• Kane (Holmen): 31 rushing yards
• Alesch (Holmen): 2-point conversion to win the game
• Mikonowicz (Reedsburg): 235 rushing yards, 3 TD

After Reedsburg pulled ahead 21-14 in the second half, Holmen responded with a clutch drive. A touchdown pass from Williams to Barth, followed by a two-point conversion to Alesch, gave the Vikings a 22-21 edge. Holmen’s defense then came up with a key interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

The Bigger Picture
Holmen improves to 5-0 overall, 3-0 MVC, reinforcing their position as one of the conference’s elite programs. Reedsburg falls to 3-2 (2-1 MVC) but showed why they’ve been gaining statewide attention with their physical and fast-paced style.

Up Next
The Vikings travel to Tomah on Friday, Sept. 26, while Reedsburg hosts Baraboo.