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The Siren Dragons eight-player squad had their best season ever, and while several players were quite emotional after their final game, it was definitely a proud moment for the squad, which was undefeated up to that point.
The Dragons have made it common practice to enter the field with their flags and at speed, which they did for their last game of 2022 in Chippewa Falls last Friday night for the WIAA Level 3 playoff game against Wausau Newman Catholic.
Siren had built their success this season on a punishing offensive attack in both the air and on the ground, with a complimentary defensive approach that limited their opponents’ opportunity to score. That strategy worked well, leaving them undefeated to that point.
The Siren Dragons eight-player squad had their best season ever, and while several players were quite emotional after their final game, it was definitely a proud moment for the squad, which was undefeated up to that point.
Photo courtesy John Johnson
The Dragons have made it common practice to enter the field with their flags and at speed, which they did for their last game of 2022 in Chippewa Falls last Friday night for the WIAA Level 3 playoff game against Wausau Newman Catholic.
Shannon Webster
Siren had built their success this season on a punishing offensive attack in both the air and on the ground, with a complimentary defensive approach that limited their opponents’ opportunity to score. That strategy worked well, leaving them undefeated to that point.
The undefeated Siren Dragons eight-player football squad finally had their first loss of the season last Friday, Nov. 4 on the road in Chippewa Falls for the WIAA Level 3 playoff contest against Wausau Newman Catholic.
The Dragons came into the contest with a perfect, 10-0 record for the 2022 campaign, and knew they had a major foe coming into the contest. Newman was the defending state champion, and the only other undefeated 8-player squad in the state, also at 10-0, so the contest had some eyes on it.
Sadly for the Dragons, it also proved to be the longest scoring drought they had all season, as they failed to score a single point against the Newman defense, and fell by a final score of 35-0, ending their 2022 season with a 10-1 record at Level 3.
Nonetheless, it was a season worth remembering for the Dragons and the Siren community, which supported the Dragons all year and noted their exceptional season.
Dragon head coach Ryan Karsten pointed out some of the highlights for the year:
“Varsity had a record of 10-1, which is tied for the best record in school history,” Karsten said. “The JV had a record of 5-1. The varsity was conference champions, and we beat Luck for the first time in 11 years. And we made it to tier 3 of the WIAA playoffs for the second time in school history.”
Karsten had plenty of reasons to be proud of the squad, which he predicted would do well, but might have even surprised him in the end and also ended the season for a remarkable group of players.
“The loss Friday night ended the high school football careers of eight incredible seniors. Luke, Derek Joel, Wyatt D, Wyatt A, Alex, Nick Wendland, and Nick Webster have left their mark all over the program, school district, and community,” Karsten said proudly. “These are some of the best men to come through this program. They have inspired the younger players in our program and in school to work hard and do the best they can do in the future. Things they have done will be remembered by many for years to come.”
The Dragons also are hoping to build on this seasons’ momentum as they go ahead, and Coach Karsten had plenty of kind words for them and the season, in general:
“As their head coach I couldn't have asked much more of this group of young men. I hope when they look back at their time in the program, they can find memories that make them smile,” Karsten said. “Remember, once a Dragon, always a Dragon! We are all family.”
Karsten also noted that they had great hopes last year at the end of the season, and he hopes that continues into 2023:
“This was one of the best years in Siren football history. It was so fun to coach and to see how this team grew from last year,” he said. “At the end of last year, everyone said I can't wait to see how the 2022 season goes because we brought so much talent back and the season did not disappoint. I am so lucky to get to coach these boys. It was a great season!”
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