The Playbook: What to know in Level 4

Here's a look at our Level 4 matchups tonight and where you can get updates.

(2) Badger (12-0, 7-0 in Southern Lakes) vs. (1) Franklin (11-1, 7-0 in Southeast). On the heels of a huge playoff performance in a win over Marquette, Franklin returns to Level 4 looking to atone for the heartbreaking way the 2015 season came to an end at the hands of Arrowhead in the same spot. Standing in the way is a Badger team that has quietly risen to one of the top programs in the state, though the Badgers are still looking for their first trip to the state final. Follow Steve Tietz for updates on Twitter.

(5) Monona Grove (10-2 overall, 5-1 in Badger South vs. (1) Homestead (11-1, 7-0 in North Shore). Homestead, looking to repeat as Division 2 champion, had to overcome in-game adversity when quarterback Eric Zoeller went down in Level 3 against Whitefish Bay. But running back Bradley Woldt helped spearhead a dramatic win that put the Highlanders into the battle against the Silver Eagles, a traditional power that has won all its playoff games on the road thus far. In Level 3, Monona Grove went for 2 in overtime to top Waukesha West, 43-42. Follow Evan Frank for updates.

(3) Brookfield East (10-2, 5-2 in Greater Metro) vs. (1) Menomonie (11-1, 7-0 in Big Rivers). Brookfield East reached Level 4 for the first time in school history with a stunning 21-0 upset of its crosstown rival, a win that showed the Spartans can beat anybody when two-way talent Sam Santiago-Lloyd is healthy. To get to its first state final, it has a long drive to face a Menomonie team that lost its first game of the season but has since powered past every opponent, including in the playoffs. Follow Andrew Gruman for updates.

 (3) Pewaukee (11-1, 6-1 in Woodland West) vs. (1) Catholic Memorial (12-0, 7-0 in Classic 8). It’s the first Level 4 visit ever for Pewaukee, which shut down undefeated Monroe in Level 3 to the tune of a 7-3 victory that earned it a date with the powerful Crusaders. Catholic Memorial escaped in Level 2 against Wisconsin Lutheran but looked much more dominant in a 35-7 win over Kewaskum in Level 3. The Crusaders are looking to get back to state for a second straight year and Pewaukee is looking to navigate an uncharted course. Follow Chuck Delsman for updates.