The report says Preble improved to 4-0-1, and the shape of the win mattered as much as the scoreline. A clean sheet, control of the occasion and another unbeaten step forward all point to a side building early-season authority.
There was resistance from Southwest, with goalkeeper Owen Hanold reportedly making 12 saves, but Preble still found the edge it needed. In a season’s opening stretch, that ability to turn pressure into points is often what separates a good run from a serious one.
At Crivitz, the update says Shiocton leaned on defence before Bergsbaken settled matters in the fourth quarter with a 25-yard touchdown run. In a game reportedly dominated by stops, field position and patience, one decisive play was enough.
That is often the identity of strong small-school football teams: defend hard, wait for the opening, then take it. If Shiocton can keep that formula intact, this result may feel bigger than the modest scoreline suggests.
Other reported results painted a lively picture across the schedule:
Frey’s other quote probably captured the night best: “They came into a tough environment, our fans were great tonight, and competed hard and made us work for everything,” he said. That felt true across the board. The next few fixtures should show whether Preble can protect its unbeaten start and whether Shiocton can turn one gritty conference win into real momentum.