Week 7 Games to Watch in SD
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Getting into the dog days of the season. Records are starting to show what a teams season looks like. Those numbers can have some mixed messages, some teams could be snake-bitten with injuries, some may have need time to figure…
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Continue ReadingGetting into the dog days of the season. Records are starting to show what a teams season looks like. Those numbers can have some mixed messages, some teams could be snake-bitten with injuries, some may have need time to figure out a good rhythm and some may just have a tough schedule. With that being said a lot of these games will have a ton of playoff implications this week. A lot of this week’s results could have a huge and direct implication on the final seedings. Here are my Games to Watch for Week 7!
O’Gorman @ Sioux Falls Jefferson- This may be a State Championship preview. The top two seeds in the state face off at Howard Wood. If there is one game all season to watch, I’d say this would be it. One thing this game will preview also is adjustments for every team on how to attack each team. Both teams have high fire-power offenses and well disciplined defenses, shaping up to be one of the best games on the season.
Players to Watch from O’Gorman: Bennett Dannenbring Bennett Dannenbring 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB SF O'Gorman | 2023 State , Ryland Sattler, Gabe Tschetter Gabe Tschetter 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Sioux Falls O'Gorman | 2023 State , Aden Scott Aden Scott 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL SF O'Gorman | 2023 State , & Jack Hove.
Players to Watch from Jefferson: Griffin Wilde Griffin Wilde 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 State , London Kolb London Kolb DB SF Jefferson | 2023 State , Beau Giblin Beau Giblin 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 State , Nelson Wright Nelson Wright 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 State , & Dashawn Rohlik Dashawn Rohlik 6'1" | 250 lbs | DL Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2024 State SD .
Yankton @ Brookings- Another mid-pack showdown in Class 11AA. These two teams have plenty of talent each season and are well-coached across the board. At 3 and 4 in the rankings, these teams should not be ignored for a championship run. This game may determine the better playoff spot and the easier route in the playoffs. One team likes to get into a track meet and get up and down the field in a hurry. The other likes to methodically move down the field. Whoever controls time of possession will control the outcome of the game.
Players to Watch from Yankton: Tyler Sohler Tyler Sohler 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Yankton | 2023 State , Rugby Ryken Rugby Ryken QB Yankton | 2023 State , Cody Oswald Cody Oswald 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Yankton | 2023 State , Gavin Swanson, & Dominic Antrobus.
Players to Watch from Brookings: Jaxton Eck Jaxton Eck 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Brookings | 2023 State , Tyson Brandt Tyson Brandt ATH Brookings | 2023 State , Caleb Loehr Caleb Loehr 6'0" | 215 lbs | DL Brookings | 2023 State , & Jackson Hoffmann Jackson Hoffmann 6'3" | 200 lbs | TE Brookings | 2023 State .
Winner @ Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan- A rematch of the State championship game from last season, and the season before. Winner has edged BEE both times and this regular season matchup will more than likely solidify their spots in the final seedings. Two very different offenses on the spectrum, but like every year this game will come down to discipline and who can limit damage control.
Players to Watch from Winner: Riley Orel Riley Orel RB Winner | 2023 State , Aiden Barfuss Aiden Barfuss 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Winner | 2024 State SD , Blake Volmer Blake Volmer QB Winner | 2023 State , & Ethan Bartels Ethan Bartels TE Winner | 2023 State .
Players to Watch from BEE: Sam Hofer Sam Hofer DB Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan | 2023 State , Aguer Van Sickle, Jaden Eddy Jaden Eddy LB Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan | 2023 State , & Sutton Arend.
Pierre TF Riggs @ Brandon Valley- This game is intriguing because the AA schools have given the AAA schools a lot of fits this year already and this game may be a brawl until the final whistle. This game will also be who’s defense can make the least amount of mistakes. Both teams like to get up and down the field quickly, I can see the difference in the game being who can get the run game going and continue it throughout the game.
Players to Watch from Pierre: Lincoln Kienholz Lincoln Kienholz 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Pierre | 2023 State , Jack Merkwan Jack Merkwan 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Pierre | 2023 State , Jayden Wiebe Jayden Wiebe 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Pierre | 2023 State , Jason Maciejczak Jason Maciejczak 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL Pierre | 2023 State , Christian & Christian Busch Christian Busch 6'4" | 250 lbs | OL Pierre | 2023 State .
Players to Watch from Brandon Valley: Lucas Slack Lucas Slack 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Brandon Valley | 2023 State , Navarro Schunke Navarro Schunke 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Brandon Valley | 2024 State SD , Nate Andresen Nate Andresen 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR Brandon Valley | 2023 State , Andrew Bunkers Andrew Bunkers OL Brandon Valley | 2023 State , & Isaac Johnson Isaac Johnson 6'0" | 295 lbs | DL Brandon Valley | 2023 State .
Canistota @ Deubrook Area- Canistota has always has a versatile team, but Deubrook Area has put together a good season so far this year and this game will be a test for both teams. This game may be a which team can strike first and keep the momentum on their side. As well as who can make halftime adjustments and get the momentum in their favor. This could be a shootout or a defensive battle, either way, I like this 9-man matchup.
Players to Watch from Canistota: Trace Ortman Trace Ortman 6'0" | 210 lbs | OL Canistota | 2023 State , Brandon Kjetland Brandon Kjetland 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL Canistota | 2024 State SD , Noah Kleinsasser Noah Kleinsasser 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Canistota-Freeman | 2023 State , & Tage Ortman Tage Ortman 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Canistota-Freeman | 2024 State SD .
Players to Watch from Deubrook Area: Treven Grimsrud Treven Grimsrud TE Duebrook | 2023 State , Colin Bauman, Lukas Ekern, & Gavin Landmark.