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PLAIN TALK Football | Bon Homme Cavs Take On Transition To Nine-Man Move To 9AA Doesn’t Change Goals For Traditional Power Chase Kortan (4) • Bon Homme there’s a million examples out there that the number one team doesn’t always 8/28 at Miller-Highmore-Harrold 7 p.m. win,” Pudwill said. “We just have to take it one week at 9/11 vs. Gregory 7 p.m. BY MICHAEL HAMMOND from the front seven and one Defending 9AA champs (made 8 ?nals apa time and stay focused on defensive back on defense. sports@yankton.net pearances in 11B from 1981-2003) each game.” “There are two big things 9/18 at Kimball-White Lake (WL) “We have a lot of good for me,” Pudwill said. “One, TYNDALL – The Bon 7 p.m. guys and everyone’s conIn 9AA semi?nals in 2014 Homme Cavaliers move down playing defense is a nightfident we are going to be 9/25 at Menno-Marion (MA) 7 p.m. from Class 11B and into Class mare, it is hard to scheme for. pretty good,” Kortan said. “It “Two, all our opponents 9AA football this season and 10/2 vs. Colman-Egan 7 p.m. is our goal to get to the dome have to adjust to a new style are new and we have nothing 10/9 at Wolsey-Wessington (WO) every year, we need to take it to base off of.” of football. 7 p.m. week by week and hopefully Lost in 9A ?nal in 2014 Junior running back and “There is a lot more space end up on top.” defensive back Chase Kortan on the field and a lot more 10/16 vs. Platte-Geddes 7 p.m. “There’s only one place will be a key contributor responsibility defensively,” Platte won 11B titles in ‘86, ‘92 anyone wants to be at the to the Cavs’ offense while senior fullback and line10/22 vs. Canistota 7 p.m. end of the year,” Mecham Mecham will be a leader of backer Carter Mecham said. Lost in 9B semi?nals in 2014 said. “We have to work hard “I think our coaches are good the defense. Bon Homme played in 11B title game to get the job done.” “They both have to lead and I’m confident they can three times, winning in ‘94 and ‘95 Bon Homme opens up get us into the right spots to and take care of the rest of their season against Millertheir teammates,” Pudwill get the job done.” Highmore-Harrold in Miller ADMIT ONE Head coach Byron Pudwill said. “Chase is multifaceted on Aug. 28. They will face one and will get a lot of touches and his staff will have their of their tougher tests two The Cavs look to be one hands full making the transi- and has to be well rounded of the favorites in their class, weeks later as they renew and not fumble. tion from 11-man football an old rivalry against 9AA even though they have to “Carter is super smart, to 9-man football. Nine-man defending state champs, change the way they play has a nose for the football, teams will typically take out football, and have their sights Gregory, in Tyndall on Sept. and as the old saying goes the two tackles on the offen11. set on the state finals in the sive line for offense and take if you have to coach your mike linebacker you have the DakotaDome. out either two players from Follow @michaelham“We just tell the kids the front seven or one player wrong guy in that position.” mond_ on Twitter. BON HOMME S.D. PREP FOOTBALL Alcester-Hudson COACH: Brian Haak (4856) ASSISTANTS: Steve Hale, Kevin Kunz, Skyler Ericksen, Michael Seivert, Randy Walth VITALS: Class 9B, TriValley Conference LAST YEAR: The Cubs went 10-1, losing to Howard in the Class 9A semifinals. RETURNING: Grant Johnson (Sr., 6-0, 185; QB/S, 1,491 passing, 15 TD; 1,003 rushing, 18 TD; 34.5 tackles); Mitchell Johnson (Sr., 5-10, 190; Slot/LB 12 rushes, 30 yards; 3 catches, 77 yards; 36.5 Tackles); Zachary Ronning (Sr.; 5-11, 165; Slot, 26 catches , 357 yards, 4 TD); Gavin Doering (Jr.; 5-11,205; G,LB, 47 Tackles, 1 INT); Nickolas Johannsen (Sr., 6-0, 220; C); Trent Rus (Jr., 5-9, 260; Nose); Alex Pulscher (Sr., 6-1, 175; DE, 21 Tackles) NEWCOMERS: Samuel Jensen (Jr., 5-10, 160; WR/DB; 8 catches, 112 yards, 1 TD); Logan McConnell ( Jr., 5-11, 160; RB/LB; 27 carries, 202 yards, 3 TDS) 2014 Class 11B Championship Celebration • Parkston ASSISTANTS: Mel Fathke, James Stubkjaer, Justin Lukkes, Mark Mudder VITALS: Class 9B, Great Plains Conference LAST YEAR: The Pirates COACH: Rich Stephens ASSISTANTS: Will Walker, return three starters on each side of the ball from last seaCliff Johnson, Charlie Hopson’s team, who finished 7-3. kins, Colton Florey RETURNING: Alex Balvin VITALS: Class 9A, Region (Sr., 6-1, 240; G/DT); John 3, Great Plains Conference Kopp (Sr., 5-10, 215; FB/DE); LAST YEAR: Andes Central finished with a 2-6 record Sam Eben (Jr., 6-2, 215; TE); Jacob Cihak (So., 5-8, 135; and failed to make the playDB) offs. Dakota Christian was NEWCOMERS: Hayden co-oped with Platte-Geddes Powers (Jr., 5-7, 150; LB); in 2014. Brady Cameron (So., 6-3, 160; RETURNING: Cliff JohnQB); Brendan Anderson (Sr., son (Fr., 6-1, OL); Jasiah 5-8, 195; FB); Chase Frank (Sr., Caple (So., 5-11, OL/LB); 5-10, 165; DB); Riley NamminEthan Black (So., 5-11, OL/ LB); Donavan Joden (So., 6-1, ga (Jr., 5-11, 160, RB); Jacob RB/LB); Kendal Veenstan (So., Wages (Sr., 6-1, 240, DT); Tate Wynia (So., 5-8, 130; DE); 5-8, OL/LB) Wyatt Duncan (So., 5-8, 160; NEWCOMERS: Alex RB); Dominique Stout (Jr., 5-9, Maas (Fr., 6-1, OL/DL); Zach 215; C/DT); Dylan Raysby (Jr., Delange (Sr., 5-10, RB/DB); 6-0, 150; TE) Hunter Vasek (So., 5-8, OL) Andes CentralDakota Christian Avon COACH: Tom Culver (155-42) Beresford COACH: Mike Busch ASSISTANTS: Alex Devries, Jim Nelson, Taylor Olsen VITALS: Class 11B, Dakota XII Conference LAST YEAR: The Watchdogs went 3-5 last year. RETURNING: Logan Busch (Sr., 6-5, 280; OL, Big East / Dakota 12 All Conference); Chris Kropuenske (Sr., 5-9, 175; RB, Big East All Conference (LB) 4 year starter); Thatcher Schlup(Sr., 6-1, 170; WR, Big East All Conference DB); Tristian Lutter (Sr., 6-0, 215; OL); Hunter Bergland (SR., 5-11, 165; WR); Michael Hanson (Sr., 6-0, 180; TE); Kaleb Peterson (Jr., 5-11, 180; LB); Lathan Norling ( Jr., 6-4; DE); Caeden Gunvoldson (Jr., 5-10; OL); Austin Snedeker (Jr., 5-10; OL); Chris Housken (Jr., 6-3; DL); Riley Johnsen ( Jr., 6-1; OL,LB); Hunter Borah (So., 5-9; RB); Caleb Carnes (So., 6-3; TE); Jack Fitzgerald (So., 5-10; DL); Carnson Poppenga (So., 5-9; DB); Parker Goblirsch ( So., 6-3; TE) NEWCOMERS: Blake Peterson (Fr., 6-3; DE); Beau Van Gelder (Fr., 6-0; WR); Tyler Kvopuenske (Fr., 6-0; WR); Jade Worth (Fr., 6-0; OL); Carter Kennedy (Fr., 6-0; RB); Wyatt Knudson (Fr., 5-10; OL); Zach Erickson (Fr., 5-10; TE); Jack Antonsen (Fr., 6-0; WR); Duncan Pease (Fr., 5-11; TE) Bon Homme COACH: Byon Pudwill ASSISTANTS: Jason Hein, Dr. James Torsney, Austin Koch, Gary Kortan VITALS: Class 9AA, Little Missouri Valley Conference LAST YEAR: The Cavaliers finished last season with a 6-4 record and will return eight letter winners from a season ago. RETURNING: Alan Haataja (Sr., 6-0, 200; OL/DL); Carter Mecham (Sr., 6-1, 185; FBLB); Chase Kortan (Jr., 6-0, 180; RB/DB); Nathan Schenkel (Jr., 6-1, 280; TE/DE); Alex Caba (Sr., 5-8, 160; LB); NEWCOMERS: Ben Hajek (Sr., 5-8, 165; WR/DB); Sam Caba (Jr., 5-10, 150; RB/LB); Connor Frasch (Jr., 5-11, 175; OL/DL); Kade Hellman (Jr., 5-8, 170; OL/DL); Alec Johnson (Jr., 5-9, 240; OL/ DL); Austin Kotalik (Jr., 5-10, 170; WR/DB); Collin Mann (Jr., 5-11, 165; OL/DL); Zach Sykora (Jr., 5-11, 145; WR/ LB) Clay Wittmeier (Jr., 6-4, 240;OL/DL); Bryce Scleszinski (So., 6-0, 165, QB/DB) Centerville COACH: Patrick Sees (10-23) ASSISTANT: Tucker Tornberg VITALS: Class 9B, TriValley Conference LAST YEAR: The Tornadoes finished the regular season 1-7. RETURNING: Rory O’Malley (Sr., 5-11, 250; QB, 40-74, 579 yards, 6 TD); Chris Wixon (Jr., 5-11, 220; C); Lane Bendert (Sr., 6-0, 180; G/NT); Levi Gruschin (Sr., 6-0, 175; G/ILB); Bailey Johnson (Sr., 6-0, 185; TE/DE, 5 catches, 62 yards); Tyrell Martz (Sr., 5-9, 150; WB/S, 45 carries, 176 yards, 1 TD; 6 tackles); Adam Austin (Sr., 6-1, 170; OLB, 41 Tackles, 1 Fumble Rec.); Tyler Knutson (Jr., 5-7, 140; OLB, 11 Tackles) NEWCOMERS: Jordan Lokken (Sr., 6-1,160; TE/OLB); Zach Eli (Jr., 6-2, 195; G/DL); Deon Monroe (Jr., 6-0, 170; WB/S); Ryan Clites (So., 5-10, 170; RB/ILB); Trace Sikkink (So., 5-10, 170; QB/S); Dylan Olson (So., 5-10, 180; C/DL) NEWCOMERS: Austin Carter (so., 5-9; RB/LB); Zach Masters (So., 6-1; WR/S); Tyler Johnson (Sr., 6-2; WR/C); Alec Rasmussen (Sr., 6-0; OL/ DL); Steven Neff (Jr., 6-0; FB/ LB); Robert Rosenquist (Jr., 5-10; RB/LB) Elk Point-Jefferson COACH: Jake Terry ASSISTANTS: Adam Timmins, Troy McCreary, Seth Fischer, Dave Jacobs VITALS: Class 11B, Dakota XII Conference LAST YEAR: The Huskies went 1-7 and did not make the playoffs. RETURNING: Andrew Flannery (Sr., 5-11; OL/DL, COACH: Jeff Van DenHul honorable mention All-ConASSISTANTS: Josh Van ference, four year starter); DenHul, Austin Cole, Jeff Jared Hueser (Sr., 5-10; RB/ Howenstein, Will Bisenius, LB, honorable mention AllTime Squier, Craig Hertz VITALS: Class 11A, Dakota Conference, leading rusher, three year starter); Andrew XII Conference LAST YEAR: Dakota Valley Tepley ( Sr., 5-11; OL/DL, is coming off a 2-7 season and four year starter); Michael Murphy ( Sr., 6-2; QB/DB, two lost 12 letterwinners from year starter, leading passer); 2014. RETURNING: Ryan Owens Lorin Gregg (Sr., 5-11; WR/ DB, two year starter); Tristen (Sr., 6-0; FB/CB); Ethan Gill (Sr., 6-0; WR/OLB); Cody Klasi (Sr., 6-2; R/C); Ryan Parker (Jr., 6-4; OL/DL); Jacob Kniep (Sr., 5-8; OL/LB); Alex Wu (Jr., 5-7; RB/LB, two year Kenny (Jr., 6’; OL/DL); Luke Schmitt (Jr., 6-1; QB/S); Bryce starter, great speed); Howard Smith (Jr., 6-0; OL/DL); Alex Schroeder (Jr., 5-10; WR/C); Hoffman (Sr., 5-7; OL/DL); Cameron Fischer (Jr., 5-10; Alex Norby (Jr., 5-4; RB/LB); WR/C); Grant Meier (Sr., 6-1; Jackson Grassel (Jr., 6-0; RB/ OL/DL); Gage Butler (Jr., 6-0; LB); Preston Fejfar (So., 5-8; OL/DL); Jeff Kurtz (Sr., 6-0; WR/DB); Hunter Ewing (So., OL/DL); Josh Hoffman (Jr., 6-1; OL/DL); Bennett Chesterman (Jr., 6-1; LB/FB); S.D. 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