With the 2026 season of high school football kicking off on Aug. 21, there are plenty of defensive standouts to keep your eye on.
But which Wausau area standout do you think will have the strongest season? 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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This article originally appeared on Wausau Daily Herald: Who is Wausau’s top defensive football player heading into 2026? POLL
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