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
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.
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:
Keep Wesenberg efficient and mistake-free in the passing game.
Feed Moesch as both a receiver and runner to control the offense.
Stay aggressive on defense to contain Southern Door’s balanced attack.
Southern Door:
Establish the run with Vandertie, Meeks, and Paye to set up play action.
Keep Berg heavily involved on both sides of the ball.
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.