A special scene for a future Marine

February 25, 2026

Peyton Wissmueller graduated early from Grafton High School in order to join the U.S. Marines, and his family held a going-away party for him on Saturday before he left for basic training in San Diego on Sunday. A few Grafton football coaches surprised their all-conference inside linebacker by giving Wissmueller his championship ring early. Inscriptions include his name, number, “14-0” and “Undefeated.” Grafton beat Reedsburg, 17-15, in the state championship game on Nov. 21 at Camp Randall in Madison. Above from left were Russ Cross, head coach Jim Norris, Wissmueller, DJ Hilgart and Eric Graf.         Photos by Mitch Maersch

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