Nate’s Big Dogs of the Week: South Dakota, Week 4
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SOUTH DAKOTA– We roll our dice yet again today to the Mount Rushmore State, to take a look at our weekly Big Dogs of the Week and hand out some virtual hardware to who was the Offensive Big Dog, Defensive…
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Continue ReadingSOUTH DAKOTA– We roll our dice yet again today to the Mount Rushmore State, to take a look at our weekly Big Dogs of the Week and hand out some virtual hardware to who was the Offensive Big Dog, Defensive Big Dog, and Athlete Big Dog of the Week in South Dakota. Per usual, we receive many nominees from high school football coaches across South Dakota and found plenty of tape on prospects that balled out in Week 4. Let’s get into Week 4 in South Dakota high school football!
South Dakota Big Dog Offensive Player of the Week:
Justin Zirpel Justin Zirpel QB West Central | 2023 State , QB, West Central (2023)
Stat Line: 20/28 passing, 328 total yards (215 pass, 113 rush), four total touchdowns (two of each). Threw the Trojan’s game-winning touchdown with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter to beat 2021 11A state champions, the Madison Bulldogs, 28-25.
South Dakota Big Dog Defensive Player of the Week:
Braydon Simon, DB/WR, Deuel (2023)
Stat Line: 3 interceptions (tied a school record), pick six, 3 tackles. Offense: 2 receptions, 20 yards, one 2-point conversion.
South Dakota Big Dog Athlete of the Week:
Tyson Brandt Tyson Brandt ATH Brookings | 2023 State , ATH, Brookings (2023)
Stat Line: 115 total yards, two total touchdowns. Defense: 5 tackles, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble.
More Big Dogs of the Week from South Dakota:
Lucas Slack Lucas Slack 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Brandon Valley | 2023 State , QB, Brandon Valley (2023)
Stat Line: 15/18 passing, 248 passing yards, 6 touchdowns.
Luke Fraser Luke Fraser 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Hamlin | 2024 State SD , RB, Hamlin (2024)
Stat Line: 11 carries, 210 total yards (111 rush, 99 receiving) four total touchdowns.
Easton Ogle Easton Ogle 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR RC St. Thomas More | 2023 State , WR, Rapid City St. Thomas More (2023)
Stat Line: 6 receptions, 112 receiving yards, one touchdown.
Ian Beyers, QB, Ipswich (2023)
Stat Line: 11-13 passing, 290 passing yards, 4 touchdowns.
Carter Benning Carter Benning 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Lennox | 2024 State SD , LB, Lennox (2023)
Stat Line: 15 total tackles
Tate Snyder, QB, Sioux Falls Christian (2023)
Stat Line: 12/20 passing, 265 total yards (160 passing, 105 rush), 2 touchdowns.
Braydon Simon, DB/WR, Deuel (2023)
Stat Line: 3 interceptions (tied a school record), pick six, 3 tackles. Offense: 2 receptions, 20 yards, one 2-point conversion.
Braeden Wulf Braeden Wulf 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Lennox | 2023 State , QB, Lennox (2023)
Stat Line: 15/28 passing, 308 total yards (255 pass, 53 rush), 4 total touchdowns (3 pass, 1 rush).
JonPaul Sullivan, QB, Rapid City St. Thomas More (2026)
Stat Line: 9/11 passing, 133 passing yards, 3 touchdowns.
Jake Jorenby, WR, Deubrook (2024)
Stat Line: 7 receptions, 151 receiving yards, two touchdowns.
Kale Ask, RB, Canton (2023)
Stat Line: 162 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns.
Jaxton Eck Jaxton Eck 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Brookings | 2023 State , LB, Brookings (2023)
Stat Line: 11 total tackles (8 solos), 1 sack.
Jackson Remmers, RB, McCook Central-Montrose (2024)
Stat Line: 31 carries, 271 total yards (240 rush, 31 receiving), four touchdowns.
Justin Zirpel Justin Zirpel QB West Central | 2023 State , QB, West Central (2023)
Stat Line: 20/28 passing, 328 total yards (215 pass, 113 rush), four total touchdowns (two of each). Threw the Trojan’s game-winning touchdown with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter to beat 2021 11A state champions, the Madison Bulldogs, 28-25.
Rylan McDonnell Rylan McDonnell WR Wall | 2023 State , WR, Wall (2023)
Stat Line: 3 receptions, 107 receiving yards, two touchdowns.
Tyson Brandt Tyson Brandt ATH Brookings | 2023 State , ATH, Brookings (2023)
Stat Line: 115 total yards, two total touchdowns. Defense: 5 tackles, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble.
Sam Kooima Sam Kooima 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Lead-Deadwood | 2024 State SD , QB, Lead-Deadwood (2024)
Stat Line: 15/26 passing, 234 total yards (206 pass, 28 rush), four total touchdowns (3 pass, 1 rush). Defense: 6 tackles (4 tackles for a loss)