GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Appleton North typically features a strong defense. This year is no different early on, holding opponents to 14 points combined in their two wins.

At the center of it all is senior linebacker Ben Wenzel.

“Everyone is going to be trying to find out where number 7 is at all times, because he’s a really talented player,” said head coach Rob Salm.

“It’s obviously a little extra to deal with double teams, pulls and all kinds of stuff like that coming my way, but it’s nothing I can’t handle, and I like the challenge,” said linebacker Ben Wenzel.

This week the Lightning take the field on their home turf for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Wenzel already has his future home figured out for the next level.

The three-star recruit committed to stay home with the W

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