Oshkosh's Bauer Wraps Successful Career

A topsy-turvy high school football season wrapped, and here's hoping the preps never go through a season like 2020 again.

Many teams never walked onto the field due to local Covid-19 restrictions. Others tried to get a season in. Some were successful in managing to play as many as nine games, others got to maybe four games, some less.

Still, a couple of bright spots did emerge, without a lot of fanfare. Granted, geeks who follow this will look on the net and find the stories. That's why I'm here, I guess.

Joshua Bauer of Oshkosh Lourdes Academy led Wisconsin in passing. The senior hit 146 of 213 passes for 2,469 yards -- along with 34 TDs and only seven interceptions.

Bauer had a solid career for the Knights. He completed 62.2% of his passes (350 of 563) for 5,704 yards, 76 TDs and only 15 interceptions. Plus Bauer rushed 282 times for 1,775 yards and another 32 TDs. So all told, he leaves Lourdes Academy after producing 7,479 total yardage and 108 scores.

But his passing totals don't crack the top five career totals in the state. The career passing leader is Ben Hempel of Franklin (2001-2004) with 9,508 yards.

Tanner Marsh of Mondovi emerged as the state's top rusher, piling up 2,043 yards on 242 carries with 27 touchdowns in 27 games. He wrapped up his career playing in 35 games, rushing for 4,563 yards on 606 carries and 60 TDs. The state career leader, by the way, is Tyler Tenner of Racine Lutheran. Tenner played 2016-2019 and gained 6,932 yards.