Seahawks
Last Week
Top-ranked 11A Sioux Falls Christian flexed its muscle Friday night in Bridgewater, overpowering the Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan Seahawks 57-6 to stay unbeaten at 7-0. The Chargers exploded for 35 first-quarter points and never looked back, showing why they sit atop Class 11A with one of the state’s most complete teams on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Cooper Strande set the tone early with a 35-yard touchdown run and later connected on scoring passes of 45 yards to Nicholas Popkes and 35 yards to Teegan Groen. Sioux Falls Christian’s special teams also made an impact, as Tate Connell returned a punt 26 yards for a touchdown and added a 14-yard scoring run. By halftime, the Chargers led 49-0 and had already rolled up over 300 yards of total offense.
SFC’s balanced attack featured five different players finding the end zone. Strande accounted for three touchdowns — one rushing and two passing — while Zach Lefever added a pair of short scoring runs and Canyon Prins punched in another. The Chargers finished with 343 total yards, 155 of those on the ground, while the defense limited BEE to just 119 yards and 11 rushing yards total.
The Seahawks found a bright spot early in the third quarter when quarterback Holden Wollmann broke loose for an 11-yard touchdown run, but the Chargers’ defense stiffened the rest of the way. Wollmann threw for 108 yards, with Jaxx Kurtenbach hauling in four passes for 63 yards and adding 112 all-purpose yards to pace the BEE offense. Defensively, Coltyn Raymond and Wollmann each tallied six tackles, while Carter Glanzer and Creighton Klumb added five apiece.
With the loss, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan fell to 2-5, while Sioux Falls Christian continued its dominant season at 7-0, looking every bit like a championship contender as the regular season winds down.
This Season
The Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan Seahawks have reached the final week of the regular season with a 2-5 record, facing a season filled with highs and lows. While the team has struggled to find consistency against top-tier opponents, they’ve shown flashes of explosive play on offense and opportunistic defense.
The season began with a narrow 13-12 loss at W/WS/SC, followed by a commanding 32-6 home win over Lead-Deadwood. Heartbreak came in Week 3 with a 21-20 loss to Beresford, then the Seahawks were outscored 49-34 at Wagner. A 38-8 road win at Baltic highlighted their potential, but subsequent matchups exposed challenges, including a 35-18 loss at McCook Central and a lopsided 57-6 defeat at home against Sioux Falls Christian.
Offensively, the Seahawks average 22.9 points and 229 yards per game, leaning heavily on the running game while trying to mix in the pass. Quarterback Holden Wollmann has been a true dual-threat, rushing for 556 yards and 12 touchdowns and passing for 693 yards and 7 touchdowns, accounting for nearly half the team’s scoring.
Jaxx Kurtenbach continues to be the team’s dynamic playmaker. He leads the Seahawks in receiving (23 catches, 328 yards, 4 TDs), adds 182 rushing yards, and has excelled on special teams, including a 90-yard kickoff return touchdown. Kurtenbach tops the roster in all-purpose yards with 842, averaging 120.3 yards per game. Other contributors include Creighton Klumb (12 catches, 118 yards, 2 TDs), Carter Glanzer (100 rushing yards, 2 TDs), and KJ Ripley, who has been steady both in the receiving game and as a returner.
Defensively, BEE has been opportunistic, forcing 8 interceptions and 4 fumbles. Coltyn Raymond leads with 70 tackles, followed by Creighton Klumb with 52. Ethan Longe has been disruptive with 6 sacks, while Brady Jager continues to make plays in the secondary with 5 interceptions. Despite solid individual efforts, the Seahawks have given up an average of 27 points per game, struggling at times against high-powered offenses.
Special teams have been a bright spot. Kurtenbach averages 28.4 yards per kickoff return, Ripley averages 15.5 yards per punt return, and Wollmann contributes in rushing, passing, and kicking.
Team Leaders
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Rushing: Holden Wollmann – 556 yards, 12 TD
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Passing: Holden Wollmann – 693 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
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Receiving: Jaxx Kurtenbach – 23 rec, 328 yds, 4 TD
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All-Purpose Yards: Kurtenbach – 842 total (120.3 per game)
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Tackles: Coltyn Raymond – 70 total
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Sacks: Ethan Longe – 6.0
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Interceptions: Brady Jager – 5
Pheasants
Last Week
The Chamberlain Cubs jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 24–16 victory over Parker High School Friday night. Austin Rose set the tone in the first quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run and a successful two-point conversion, giving the Cubs an 8–0 lead. Rose struck again in the second quarter with a 31-yard rushing touchdown, again converting for two points, pushing Chamberlain to a 16–0 advantage at halftime.
The Cubs continued their dominance early in the third quarter as Kruse Brennan broke free for a 37-yard touchdown run. Chamberlain’s two-point conversion attempt was no good, but they maintained a 24–0 lead. Parker finally got on the scoreboard later in the third quarter when Colin Robertson ripped off a 31-yard touchdown run with a successful two-point conversion, cutting the deficit to 24–8.
In the fourth quarter, Parker’s Landon Wieman connected with Luke Travnicek on a 36-yard touchdown pass, followed by a two-point conversion, closing the gap to 24–16. Despite Parker’s late rally, the Cubs’ early scoring and consistent execution on both sides of the ball allowed them to maintain control and secure the win.
Austin Rose led Chamberlain with 97 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Brennan added 63 rushing yards and a score. Quarterback For Parker, Landon Wieman completed 14/33 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown to Travnicek. Wieman added 54 rushing yards on 10 carries.
Parker fell to 4-3 on the season, while Chamberlain improved to 4-4 and will host Winner tonight.
This Season
Parker opened the season with a tough 61-19 loss at EPJ but rebounded with a 28-6 home victory over Beresford. The Pheasants followed that with a hard-fought 24-20 win over Flandreau and a 25-6 road win at Baltic, showing flashes of offensive balance and defensive toughness. However, Parker struggled against top competition later in the season, falling 36-13 to Clark/Willow Lake, 20-16 to McCook Central, and 24-16 to Chamberlain.
Offensively, Parker has leaned on the passing game, averaging 222 yards through the air and 84 yards on the ground per game for a total of 306 yards. Quarterback Landon Wieman has thrown for 1,138 yards with 9 touchdowns and added 300 yards and 6 touchdowns on the ground. Colin Robertson has contributed 341 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 503 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Tonner Peterson and Luke Travnicek have also provided key rushing and receiving production. The Pheasants have converted 30% of third downs and 75% of fourth downs but have struggled with turnovers, committing multiple giveaways throughout the season.
Defensively, Parker has allowed an average of 173 yards per game and 24.7 points per contest, with some standout performances in limiting teams like Baltic to just 86 total yards.
Last Match-Up
In the regular season finale last year, the BEE Seahawks overcame a slow start to defeat the Parker Pheasants 28-8 in Parker. Parker struck first with an early touchdown, taking an 8-0 lead in the second quarter on a 39-yard pass from Landon Wieman to Colin Robertson. The Seahawks answered quickly, however, as Landon Brummett returned the ensuing kickoff 77 yards for a touchdown to cut the deficit to 8-6. The remainder of the first half saw Parker punt twice and turn the ball over on downs after driving to BEE’s 10-yard line late in the half, while the Seahawks offense struggled with a 3-and-out and a fumble. The teams went into halftime with Parker leading 8-6.
BEE’s offense came alive in the second half, scoring on their first three possessions in the third quarter. Macklen Weber capped a 5-play, 50-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown run to give BEE their first lead at 14-8. After forcing a Parker punt, the Seahawks needed just three plays to score again on a 55-yard touchdown run by Weber, stretching the lead to 20-8. On the next drive, Brummett intercepted a Parker pass, setting up a 3-yard touchdown run by Holden Wollmann, completing a 5-play, 42-yard drive and giving BEE a commanding 28-8 lead midway through the third quarter. Parker’s offense struggled the rest of the game, never crossing their own 30-yard line, while BEE continued to move the ball effectively. A fourth-quarter drive inside Parker’s 10-yard line ended in a turnover on downs, and the Seahawks’ JV offense moved the ball down to the 5-yard line at the end of the game.
Individually, Weber led BEE with 132 rushing yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns, while Wollmann added 78 yards and a score on 19 carries. KJ Ripley contributed 40 yards on 11 carries. The Seahawks totaled 303 yards of offense, including 284 rushing yards. For Parker, Wieman completed 7-of-19 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown, with Robertson hauling in three catches for 78 yards and the score. Michael Even led the Pheasants on the ground with 28 yards on 11 carries. Parker finished the season 1-7.
This Day in Seahawk History
2003 - The Seahawks improved to 6-1 with a dominant 56-6 road win over Montrose. Emery/Ethan jumped ahead early with 16 first-quarter points and added 20 in the second, taking a commanding halftime lead. They continued scoring in the second half with 7 points in the third and 13 in the fourth. Russell Fergen led the rushing attack with 96 yards and three touchdowns, while Gerad VanLeur threw for 66 yards and two passing touchdowns. Montrose’s lone score came in the third quarter. Defensively, Russell Fergen led with 17 total tackles, helping the Seahawks limit Montrose to just 98 total yards.
2008 - The Seahawks moved to 6-1 with a 42-24 home victory over Bridgewater/Canistota. Emery/Ethan opened strong with 16 first-quarter points and added six in the second, leading 22-8 at halftime. The Seahawks scored another six in the third and finished with 14 in the fourth, holding off a late Bridgewater/Canistota rally. Tanner Duba led the ground attack with 198 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while Cory Wegehaupt threw for 31 yards and a touchdown. Tim Olinger anchored the defense with 12 total tackles, helping limit the visitors to 309 total yards.
Game Bits
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The Seahawks are 8-2 all time against Parker. Parker, originally in 11-man, dropped down to 9AA in 2005 and beat Emery/Ethan the first two years, 46-0 in 2005 and 48-8 in 2006. Parker went on to win the 9AA State Championship in 2006. The Seahawks have eight straight wins against Parker since then, four in 9-man from 2007-2010, and four in 11-man from 2021-2024.
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Record Watch- Here are some Seahawk team records to watch as we near the end of the 2025 football season:
- Holden Wollmann has 693 passing yards this season and needs just 22 more yards for the 5th most in a season.
- In his career Holden has attempted 203 passes (2nd all time), completed 109 passes (2nd all time), thrown for 1,445 yards (3rd all time), and 11 passing TDs (tied for 3rd all time).
- Jaxx Kurtenbach has 23 receptions which is 3rd most in a season, he needs four more to break the single season reception record of 26.
- Jaxx has posted 328 receiving yards which is also 3rd most in a season, the record is 462 set by Sawyer Schultz in 2018.
- Brady Jager has 5 interceptions this year which is tied for the 3rd most in a season, Braedon Nebelsick holds the record which he set last year with 7.
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Playoff Picture- Parker has already clinched a playoff spot and would likely host a first round game with a win tonight. Meanwhile BEE controls their own destiny. With a win tonight BEE would secure a playoff berth. The only way the Seahawks can make the playoffs if they lose is if Baltic defeats Groton. Here are the two scenarios and playoff opponents>
- If BEE wins they would be the #14 seed and travel to #3 St. Thomas More. (With STM defeating Lead-Deadwood tonight)
- If BEE loses and Baltic defeats Groton, BEE would be the #16 seed and travel to #1 Elk Point-Jefferson. (With EPJ defeating Sioux Valley tonight)
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Tonight's game will be broadcast on YouTube. A livestream can be found on our home page.
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Their will be a pregame tailgate meal starting at 6 PM consisting of chili and cinnamon rolls at the football field.
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The forecast at kickoff tonight in Bridgewater calls for clear skies with a temperature of 60 degrees and winds out of the southwest at 5-15 mph.