Game Preview: Bonduel Bears vs. Southern Door Eagles
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Location: Bonduel High School
Records: Bonduel (1-1), Southern Door (1-1)
Bonduel Bears
The Bears opened the season with a loss to Wittenberg-Birnamwood but bounced back strong in Week 2 with a 33-12 win over Coleman. Junior quarterback Quinn Wesenberg has been efficient and effective, completing 17 of 31 passes for 241 yards and 5 touchdowns through two games. His top target has been Carter Moesch, who has posted 150 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 catches, while also contributing 150 rushing yards and a rushing score. Running back Malachi Gray has given the Bears another reliable option with 119 rushing yards and a touchdown. On defense, Moesch leads the team with 14 tackles and 2 tackles for loss, while senior Ryan Westrich has piled up 13.5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a sack. Bonduel is showing signs of balance on both sides of the ball as they prepare for another tough test.
Southern Door Eagles
The Eagles enter Week 3 at 1-1 after a dramatic 17-14 win over Shiocton and a 36-20 loss to New Holstein. Junior quarterback Caleb Delwiche has thrown for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns, with senior wideout Lauden Berg emerging as his top target. Berg has 6 receptions for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns, while also making his mark defensively with 3 interceptions, tying him for the state lead. On the ground, the Eagles use a committee approach with Landon Vandertie (117 yards, 1 TD), Damontrae Meeks (72 yards, 2 TDs), and Raymond Paye (121 yards) all producing early in the season. Defensively, linebacker Lance Veeser has been a force with 21 tackles, while senior lineman Jack Monfils provides pressure up front with 2 sacks.
Last Week Recap
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Bonduel: Overcame an early deficit to defeat Coleman 33-12. Wesenberg went 9-of-11 for 142 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Moesch posted 109 rushing yards, 110 receiving yards, and 3 total touchdowns.
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Southern Door: Beat Shiocton 17-14. Delwiche threw a 34-yard touchdown to Berg, who finished with 57 receiving yards and a score. Paye added 69 rushing yards on 16 carries to help control the tempo.
Keys to the Game
Bonduel:
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Keep Wesenberg efficient and mistake-free in the passing game.
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Feed Moesch as both a receiver and runner to control the offense.
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Stay aggressive on defense to contain Southern Door’s balanced attack.
Southern Door:
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Establish the run with Vandertie, Meeks, and Paye to set up play action.
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Keep Berg heavily involved on both sides of the ball.
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Limit explosive plays from Moesch, who has the ability to change the game quickly.
Outlook
Both teams sit at 1-1 and will use this matchup as a measuring stick heading into the heart of the season. Bonduel brings a balanced attack led by Wesenberg and Moesch, while Southern Door has shown flashes of offensive versatility and defensive playmaking. With both teams boasting difference-makers, Friday night could come down to turnovers and which defense can deliver timely stops.
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