With the 2026 season of high school football kicking off on Aug. 21, there are plenty of defensive standout to keep your eye on.
But which Wisconsin Rapids area standout do you think will have the strongest season on the defensive side of the ball? You can be the judge right here.
Cast your vote until the poll concludes just a few hours before kick off on Friday, Aug. 21 at noon.
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Contact or send game stats/info to Sports Reporter Alfred Smith III at alfred.smith@usatodayco.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @AlfredS_III.
This article originally appeared on Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune: Which Wisconsin Rapids defensive star will have best 2026 season? POLL
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