HARTLAND, Wis. — An Arrowhead High School football family is experiencing mixed emotions as their son's senior season could end with a state championship – but also marks the end of an era.

Jack Tarkowski, an Arrowhead safety, decided to graduate early in just a couple of weeks so he can start his college football career at Youngstown University. His parents, Jason and Andrea Tarkowski, are hoping his shortened senior year includes a trip to the state playoffs.

The Tarkowskis are feeling emotional as the team heads into the semifinals – the farthest Jake has advanced in his football career. Previously, he had only made it to level 3 in the playoffs.

"As it gets closer here, it really starts to hit home," Jason Tarkowski said.

Jack has been playing football with the same group of friend

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