Door Open for a State Run? Southern Door Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you had to pick a team that was set to run through the playoffs and make it to state, out of teams that didn't make it in 2021, then Southern Door has to be one of the top choices once you dive into their roster. They return every impactful skill position. They return their leading passer, four of their top five leading rushers, and their top four leading receivers on offense. That kind of experience is going to be tough to face as they will be able to pick up right where they left off in 2021. The Packerland was a dominant defensive conference in 2021. Only two teams, one being Southern Door, broke 100 total points. Southern Door finished 8-4 while scoring less than 14 points a game. If their defense can take a step forward in 2022 then they will take that next step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That is a great place to be when 2021 saw you make it to the playoffs. The next step from making the playoffs is making a run at state. Do they have what it takes? Let's look back at 2021, and then look ahead and find out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>2021 Results (8-4 with 2 Forfeits Ws, Lost Level One of Playoffs)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aug 20: Beat Oostburg 25-17</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aug 27: Beat Ozaukee 27-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sept 3: Lost to Colby 7-52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sept 10: Beat Mishicot 28-20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sept 17: Beat Bonduel 22-8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sept 24: Beat Clintonville 40-14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct 1: Lost to Marshall 0-27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct 8: Beat Oconto 18-12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct 15: Lost to Kewaunee 0-33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct 22 Lost to Kewaunee 0-39</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Players Lost to Graduation</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke Olson, RB/DB- 4th Leading Rusher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brodie Overbeck, DL- 2nd Leading Tackler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Players to Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e47ab05ae4c","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["217537"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The 6'3u0022 230 lbs LB is the #1 prospect to watch on the team. He has an elite frame with the strength to match. He has a 6'7u0022 wingspan that helps him stay clean while stuffing the inside run. He is so stout against the run, and his tackling is very reliable. The big man has been earning multiple D2 offers this summer, and his senior campaign should earn him even more offers. Big numbers, and impressive tape is coming from this dude.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["383720"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The incoming sophomore made quite the impact as a freshman. He made plays as a QB, WR, RB, DB, and dabbled in the return game. He is also a very  talented basketball player, so the natural athleticism shines through in everything he does. I can't wait to see how he develops and takes over games more and more each year. 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Jack is a dual threat QB, and actually does his best work on the ground. His natural instincts allow him to find seams and his play speed allow sim to create big plays from those seams. That athleticism makes me believe he could be a D3 DB prospect. keep an eye on him. He will be key to a major run for Southern Door.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Other Names to Know</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62e47b9c5ae4f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["306723"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"Jared Hawkey","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Southern Door","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"Lance Legrave","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Southern Door","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>2022 Schedule/ Games to Circle</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aug 19 @ Oostburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game played to a tough 8 point victory for Southern Door last season in Week One. This year the season opens with the same matchup, but at Oostburg. Oostburg returns their QB, but they will have to replace multiple skill positions. This is going to be a game that Southern Door needs to take care of business in. They won't be replacing any key pieces, so they need to prove that the year ready to come in and pick up where they left off. Of course, I don't expect them to be on all cylinders, but they need to look like they are ready to be a force week in and week out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aug 26 vs Lomira</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sept 2 vs Mishicot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sept 9 vs Bonduel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sept 16 @ Marinette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sept 23 vs Peshtigo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sept 30 @ Oconto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This was Southern Door's closest victory of 2021. They came away with a six point victory at home. This game saw freshman ATH [player_tooltip player_id='383720' first='Drew' last='Daoust'] take over. He had 100+ receiving yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. LB [player_tooltip player_id='217537' first='Taylor' last='Schaefer'] dominated with nearly 20 tackles, and a sack. Lastly, QB Jack Peterson threw a TD and ran fro another. That is the exact type of balanced, two way attack that Southern Door will need to have week after week to not only win in the regular season, but also in the postseason. Repeating it this week will be a momentum bump to end the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oct 7 vs Kewaunee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is going to be the toughest test of the season. Kewaunee made their back to back matchups to end Southern Door's season very one sided. This is going to be the biggest litmus test for how deep Southern Door can go in the playoffs. If they truly are ready for the next step then they will come in and make this a highly competitive game, and if they all do their job then I believe they can win this game. Kewaunee returns their dominant QB and RB. They will be ready for a run themselves, so prepare for a battle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oct 14 @ Sturgeon Bay</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Championship History</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Championships: 1989</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Runner Ups: N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->