Madison defender Evan Bess delivers a hit to Winthrop/Monmouth's Cameron Gaghan during a Class D South semifinal Friday night at Rudman Field in Madison.

Madison's Josh Savage (4) gets stiff-armed by Winthrop/Monmouth ball carrier Cameron Gaghan during a Class D South semifinal Friday night at Rudman Field in Madison.

Winthrop/Monmouth ball carrier Cameron Gaghan (6) tries to escape the clutches of Madison defender Eric Wescott during a Class D South semifinal Friday night at Rudman Field in Madison.

Madison quarterback Evan Bess scrambles to pick up extra yards as Winthrop/Monmouth defenders pursue the play during a Class D South semifinal Friday night at Rudman Field in Madison.

Madison's Sean Whalen, left, gets congratulated by teammate Josh Savage after a long punt return during a Class D South semifinal Friday night at Rudman Field in Madison.

Winthrop/Monmouth defender Keegan Gruver tackles Madison ball carrier Jacob Meader during a Class D South semifinal Friday night at Rudman Field in Madison.