Beresford

Seahawks

Last Week

The BEE Seahawks used a dominant ground game and a relentless defense to roll past Lead-Deadwood 32-6 in their home opener Friday night. The win evens the Seahawks’ record at 1-1 while the Golddiggers drop to 0-2.

From the opening whistle, senior standout Holden Wollmann set the tone. He ripped off a 49-yard touchdown run on BEE’s first drive, then added a 23-yard scoring run later in the first quarter, followed by his own conversion to make it 14-0. Wollmann wasn’t done — he powered in from 11 yards out in the second quarter and added a 25-yard TD run in the third, finishing with 127 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 15 carries.

In the fourth, Carter Glanzer capped the Seahawks’ scoring with a 4-yard touchdown plunge. Lead-Deadwood got on the board late with a 1-yard run from quarterback Enzo Stone, but the game was well in hand by then.

The Seahawks controlled the line of scrimmage, piling up 205 rushing yards and 245 total yards of offense, compared to just 103 total yards for the Golddiggers. Defensively, BEE registered 10 tackles for loss, two sacks, and a pair of interceptions by Brady Jager, who returned one 16 yards. Creighton Klumb anchored the defensive front with seven tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks, while Wollmann, Ethan Longe and Coltyn Raymond each added six stops.

Alongside Wollmann, Glanzer contributed 21 rushing yards and a touchdown, and KJ Ripley picked up 36 rushing yards and added two catches for 18 yards. Jaxx Kurtenbach sparked special teams with a 30-yard kick return, while Ripley added a 24-yard punt return. Wollmann also threw efficiently, completing 5 of 7 passes for 40 yards, spreading the ball to Ripley, Jackson Weber, and Austin Jager.

For Lead-Deadwood, Stone threw for 53 yards and added the lone touchdown. Peyton Percy led the Golddiggers with 53 rushing yards and a 28-yard reception, while Oliver Pray chipped in 21 all-purpose yards.

This Season

The Seahawks return to action this Friday, hosting the Beresford Watchdogs for Homecoming. After a narrow 13‑12 season-opening loss at W/WS/SC Bucks, the Seahawks bounced back with a commanding 32‑6 home win over Lead‑Deadwood, bringing their record to 1‑1. The Seahawks have committed zero turnovers through the first two games of the season, the very first time that has happened since moving to 11-man in 2015.

Offensively, BEE has been led by senior standout Holden Wollmann, who has rushed for 210 yards and five touchdowns while adding 141 passing yards and a touchdown. Jaxx Kurtenbach has been a reliable receiving target with 70 yards and a touchdown, and KJ Ripley has contributed both on the ground and through the air, giving the Seahawks a versatile attack that has produced 455 total yards over two games, averaging 227.5 yards per game. The rushing attack has been especially potent, generating 314 yards and six touchdowns, while the offense has been efficient on key downs, converting 52 percent of third-down opportunities and 40 percent of fourth-down tries.

Defensively, the Seahawks have allowed just 19 points in two games while limiting opponents to 353 total yards—an average of 176.5 yards per game. BEE’s defense has also been disruptive in the backfield with 14 tackles for loss, three interceptions, six pass breakups, and three sacks from Creighton Klumb, who has totaled 24 tackles and five TFLs. Coltyn Raymond adds 13 tackles and two TFLs, while Holden Wollmann contributes 12 tackles and an interception, and Brady Jager has grabbed two interceptions. The defense has consistently held opponents under 100 rushing yards per game and forced turnovers at critical moments, giving the Seahawks a clear edge in controlling games.

Last Week

McCook Central/Montrose claimed a 38–0 victory over Beresford last Friday. The scoring came steadily throughout the game, with McCook Central/Montrose putting up 13 points in the first quarter, 18 in the second, and 7 in the third.

MCM’s offense totaled 438 yards, led by Owen Schmidt, who rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns, and Connor Heiberger, who added 79 rushing yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Andrew Sabers threw for 83 yards and two touchdowns, while Parker Randall caught three passes for 54 yards and a score. On the defensive side, the team forced a turnover and limited Beresford to just 124 total yards.

Beresford’s offensive leaders included John Savey, who completed 13 of 23 passes for 100 yards, Malachi James, who led the receiving game with 61 yards, and Ashton Oberle, who added 14 rushing yards.

This Season

Beresford comes into tonight's game with a 1-2 record. Season results so far:

Opponent

Aug 22

Aug 29

Sep 05

Baltic

Parker

@ MCM

Result

Opponent W-L

W 27-12

L 6-28

L 0-38

0-3

2-1

The Watchdogs have been outscored by their opponents 78-33, averaging 11 points while allowing 26 per game.

Ashton Oberle (5'10", 175 lbs) has started all three games at quarterback this season, completing 21 of 38 passes for 209 yards and two interceptions. However, after the first drive against McCook Central/Montrrose, sophomore John Savey entered at QB and completed 13 of 23 passes for 100 yards and an interception. Oberle returned to quarterback several times during the game, suggesting we may see a combination of both QBs under center tonight. Oberle has also contributed on the ground, rushing 27 times for 81 yards and one touchdown.

The Watchdogs’ top offensive threat is senior wide receiver Malachi James (6'3", 170 lbs). James has 11 receptions for 96 yards and has carried the ball 10 times for 95 yards and a touchdown this season.

Beresford is averaging 169 yards of offense per game, with 66 rushing yards and 103 passing yards. Of their 506 total yards through three games, more than half (288) came in the season-opening win against Baltic. Defensively, they are allowing 306 yards per game on average—188 rushing and 118 passing. Beresford has committed five turnovers while forcing three defensively. Third-down conversions have been a challenge for the Watchdogs, who have converted just 23% of their attempts. On the other side, Beresford has forced opposing offenses into third down 34 times, with opponents converting 41% of those opportunities.

Previous Match-Up

Despite committing four turnovers, BEE held off Beresford last season with a 22-13 victory. The Seahawks overcame early miscues, including a fumble on the opening play, and were helped by a safety from Kean Stevenson early in the second quarter. BEE’s offense struck quickly afterward as Holden Wollmann connected with Jaxx Kurtenbach for a 59-yard touchdown, giving the Seahawks a 9-0 lead. Beresford responded late in the half with a 30-yard TD run by Malachi James, making it 9-6 at halftime.

In the second half, BEE extended their lead on a 21-yard touchdown run by Macklen Weber, making it 16-6. Beresford cut the lead to three points in the fourth quarter, but BEE answered with an 11-play, 59-yard drive capped by Weber’s second TD run to secure the 22-13 win. The Seahawks’ defense closed out the game with two late interceptions.

Macklen Weber and Holden Wollmann led BEE offensively, with Weber rushing for 135 yards and two TDs, and Wollmann passing for 180 yards and a TD while adding 51 rushing yards. Jaxx Kurtenbach had a 59-yard receiving touchdown among his two catches for 74 yards. Defensively, Jason Zeeb led the team with 11 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 4 tackles for loss, while Braden Nebelsick had two interceptions and both Landen Brummett and Jaxx Kurtenbach added one each.

Today In Seahawk History

2003 - Emery/Ethan defeated the Marion Bears 12-0 in Emery, improving to 2-0 on the season. Gerad VanLeur contributed to both scores for the Seahawks, rushing for one and throwing a 20-yard pass to Jeff Schnabel for the other. Daniel Duba carried the ball 31 times for 135 yards and added 17 tackles on defense. The Seahawks outgained Marion 204-101 in total yardage.

Game Bits

BEE is 8-1 all time against Beresford, with the Seahawks outscoring the Watchdogs 269-103, or an average of 30-11 points per game.

The forecast at kickoff tonight in Bridgewater calls for mostly clear skies, a temperature of 83 degrees and winds out of the southeast around 10 mph.
The Bridgewater-Emery CTE Department will be hosting a roast beef sandwich tailgate meal tonight at the football field starting at 5:45 pm.

A link for livestreaming of tonight's game can be found on our home page!
The undefeated Seahawk JV team is back in action on Monday as they travel to Beresford a 4:30 pm game. The JH team is 2-0 and will host Beresford on Tuesday at 4:30 pm.
Big East Conference games tonight include:
- Flandreau at Deuel
- Baltic at Parker
- Sioux Valley vs Clark/Willow Lake
- McCook Central/Montrose @ West Central
- Elk Point-Jefferson @ Winner