The Britton-Hecla Junior High football team won three of its final four games to finish the season with a 7-1 record.
“We had a great year,” said Coach Jameson Peters. “I think the boys probably even surprised themselves. With only 11 total athletes (one injured for the year), we were outnumbered in every game. The kids showed grit, heart, and a desire to win. The future is bright for the football program.”
The young Braves had success on both sides of the ball, scoring 162 points and only allowing 58 (including three shutouts). Offensively the team was led by Cullen Peters, who went 51-87 for 1,033 passing yards and 15 touchdowns. Peters proved to be a dual threat by also leading the team in rushing with 543 yards on 77 carries and nine touchdowns. Isaac Richter was the leading receiver with 25 catches for 640 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Peters led the team in tackles with 55, followed by 48 for Colton Biel, and 45 for Rylan Carlson.
Britton-Hecla 12
Waubay-Summit 0
Cullen Peters rushed for 35 and threw for 141 yards (8-11) and two touchdowns, connecting with Isaac Richter on both from 27 and 58 yards. Richter finished with 96 yards receiving on three catches. Colton Biel added 19 yards on the ground and 38 through the air. Biel led the defense with six tackles and Peters contributed five tackles and an interception.
Britton-Hecla 28
Wyndmere 0
The young Braves racked up 253 yards of total offense, led by Cullen Peters who rushed for 123 yards on 11 carries and three touchdowns, including one from 75 yards out. Peters also went 7-10 for 119 yards passing and one 45-yard touchdown to Isaac Richter (four catches 97 yards). Colton Biel added 13 yards rushing and Crue Jones chipped in with 15 yards receiving on two catches. Defensively, Ivan Regalado led the team with eight tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery. Rylan Carlson added five tackles and two sacks. Breven Schmieg recorded five tackles, one sack, and a fumble recovery. Richter also recovered a fumble. Peters had an interception, and Luke Zuehlke had a pass breakup.
Britton-Hecla 18
Redfield 14
Cullen Peters completed 8-12 pass attempts for 195 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with Isaac Richter (four catches 135 yards) on all three touchdowns from four, 60, and 63 yards out. Colton Biel (one catch 25 yards), Crue Jones (one catch 17 yards), and Rylan Carlson (two catches 18 yards) also helped the passing attack. Peters led on the ground with 52 yards on 10 carries and was also the leader defensively with 19 tackles. Colton Biel and Rylan Carlson each added nine tackles.
Sisseton 22
Britton-Hecla 8
Yards were hard to come by and three turnovers proved costly in the young Braves only loss of the season at Sisseton.
Cullen Peters connected with Isaac Richter on three of his 11 passes for 96 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown. Peters also rushed for a team-leading 67 yards on 15 carries. The defensive effort was led by Rylan Carlson with 10 tackles, Colton Biel had nine stops, Peters eight, and Breven Schmieg seven. Ivan Regalado recorded a fumble recovery.
