SPEARFISH, S.D. – Head football coach Josh Breske and his staff has announced the addition of more than 50 Yellow Jackets to the 2024 football roster today on 2024 National Signing Day.
 
"We're pleased to announce the signing of 50+ student athletes to Black Hills State University. This year proved to be another large signing class as we continue to push the program to new heights. Our staff focused on filling positional needs at offensive line, running back, wide receiver, and defensive back," noted Breske. "The coaches have put in the time to establish our footprint on some fruitful recruiting territories like California, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. We of course will always be focused on South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming where we saw 11 signees today. I'm excited to eventually see the impact of this class and their contribution not only to the football team – but to the town of Spearfish as well."
 
Cody Bigley / WR / 6-2 / 190 / San Diego, Calif. (Grossmont H.S.)
Grossmont HS: had 56 receptions for 1,131 yards and 13 touchdowns in his career at Grossmont High School … First Team All-League performer.
 
Personal: Son of Brian and Cindy Bigley … brother to Cameron … intends to study Business and Exercise Science at BHSU.
 
Tristan Blomquist / DB / 5-10 / 170 / Billings, Mont. (Billings West H.S.)
Billings West HS: member of the two-time state runner-up football team … recorded 26 tackles (14 solo) with six pass break-ups for Billings West High School … named an Honorable Mention All-Conference performer … was also a member of the two-time state champion wrestling team at Billings West.
 
Personal: Son of Chris and Krista Blomquist … brother to Teigan … father, Chris, played at Montana State University … mother, Krista, competed at Dickinson State University.
 
Titus Bordeaux / WR / 6-2 / 165 / Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly)
Personal: son of Derek Bordeaux and Mate Tamasoa … brother to Tristan, Tyson, and Taj.
 
Carson Bunnell / OL / 6-5 / 310 / Ripon, Calif. (Ripon Christian H.S.)
Ripon Christian HS: two-time First Team All-League performer … named Offensive Lineman of the Year.
 
Personal: Son of Fred and Lori Bunnell … brother to Chase … plans on studying Business.
 
Terence Coleman / LB/DE / 6-0 / 215 / Fountain, Colo. (Fountain-Fort Carson H.S.)
Fountain-Fort Carson HS: led his linebacker group in tackles, quarterback hurries, and tackles for loss.
 
Personal: Son of Willie and Vanessa Coleman … brother to Trevor, Emani, and Nygel … plans to study business at BHSU.
 
Gage Chadwick / Tackle / 6-2 / 270 / Brighton, Colo. (Brighton H.S.)
Brighton HS: started all 10 games his senior season … was a member of the playoff team his sophomore year.
 
Personal: plans to study Exercise Science at BHSU.
 
Kenyon Clark / DB / 6-0 / 175 / Louisville, Ky. (Sunnyslope H.S.)
Sunnyslope HS: a First Team All-Conference performer.
 
Personal: Son of Russell and Teresa Clark … brother to Russell, Tristan, and Kourtney … plans on studying Business at BHSU.
 
Leon Crutcher / OL / 6-2 / 280 / Salt Lake City, Utah (West H.S.)
West HS: played in 22 varsity games for West High School … had 105 pancake blocks … named Honorable Mention All-Region (2021).  
 
Personal: Son of Leon Crutcher and Jessica Curtis … brother to Kennedie, Charlotte, and Safari … plans to study Exercise Science at BHSU.
 
Gray (Athony) Cobb / WR / 6-1 / 165 / Westminster, Colo. (Broomfield H.S.)
Broomfield HS: recorded 81 career receptions for 1,260 yards and five touchdowns for the Broomfield High School football team … member of the state championship team his junior season … Second Team All-Conference in 2022 … 2023 saw him named a First Team All-Conference performer and Second Team All-State.
 
Personal: Son of Tony and Rita … brother to Louie and Ava.
 
Kolbe Dierks / LB / 6-1 / 190 / Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East H.S.)
Cheyenne East HS: a member of the two-time State Runner-Up football team … recorded 230 total tackles (99 solo) with 20 tackles for loss and five sacks … also a member of the Cheyenne East baseball team that made it to four-straight state tournaments … a two-time unanimous First Team All-State performer.
 
Personal: Son of Justin and Misty Dierks … sister to Jazmyne … plans to study Business at BHSU.
 
Navarre Dixon / RB / 5-10 / 200 / Tacoma, Wash. (Emerald Ridge H.S.)
Emeral Ridge HS: four-year varsity starter with his final season being at Emerald Ridge High School … ran for 1,015 rushing yards … recorded 13 rushing scores and averaged 115 rushing yards per game … was the 182-pound state champion in wrestling … a three-time All-conference performer.
 
Personal: Son of Jarrad Dixon and Michaela Bittala … brother to JJ, Jeiza, Vanessa, Tazhia, and Michael … brother JJ wrestled at Oregon State University … intends to study business at BHSU.
 
Arturo Estrada / DB / 5-10 / 170 / El Centro, Calif. (Central Union H.S.)
Central Union HS: recorded 73 tackles with seven interceptions for Central Union High School … was a team captain his senior year … ALL-CFL Second Team.
 
Personal: Son of Fernando and Maria Estrada … brother to Melissa, Emily, and Jr. … plans to study business at BHSU.
 
Cristian Fallani / OL / 6-0 / 285 / Santa Ana, Calif. (Mater Dei H.S.)
Mater Dei HS: did not allow a sack his senior season … a two-time state champion (sophomore and senior year).
 
Personal: Son of Franco and Susana Fallani … brother to Steven, Tiffany, Marco, and Mauro … plans to study Economics and Finance at BHSU.
 
Joshua Faulkner / DB / 5-8 / 170 / Lynwood, Calif. (Western H.S.)
Western HS: recorded 202 total tackles and had seven interceptions … a two-time Orange League Back of the Year (2022, 2023) … First Team All-Orange County Defensive Back (2023).
 
Personal: Son of Joseph and Cozetta … brother to Joseph, Josiah, and Jonah … plans to study something in the kinesiology field at BHSU.
 
Luseni Fifita / WR / 6-4 / 190 / Salt Lake City, Utah (West H.S.)

Personal: Son of Mele and Hetili Fifita

Jory Fillmore / OL / 6-4 / 300 / La Habra, Calif. (La Habra H.S.)
La Habra HS: recorded 30 pancakes on the offensive line.
 
Personal: Son of Matthew Fillmore and Lisa Spendlove … brother to Jorja … plans to study Exercise Science at BHSU.
 
Cooper Frederick / RB/S / 5-8 / 170 / Pavillion, Wyo. (Wind River H.S.)
Wind River HS: a team captain for Wind River High School his junior and senior seasons … recorded over 5,000 yards of total offense and had 268 tackles on defense … played for a state championship his senior year … also was a member of the Wind River wrestling team … a three-time All-Conference and All-State honoree … broke the state record for rushing yards in a single game (549 yards on 61 carries).
 
Personal: Son of Rod and Laura Frederick … brother to Tucker, Parker, and Karina … father, Rod, played at Chadron State … plans to major in Sports Media at BHSU.
 
Avyn Gore / LB/S / 6-0 / 165 / Logan, Utah (Ridgeline H.S.)
Ridgeline HS: was a defensive captain his senior season and played on one state champion team … recorded 163 tackles (81 solo) in his career at Ridgeline High School … had seven pass break-ups and three quarterback hurries … a two-time All-Region performer and an All-State honoree his junior year.
 
Personal: Son of Casey and Kari Gore … brother to Kyra, Rhys, and Ivy … plans to study Outdoor Education at BHSU.
 
Jacob Huffman / DE / 6-5 / 230 / Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley H.S.)
Ralston Valley HS: was a team captain his senior season … recorded 61 tackles and seven sacks … credited with 14 QB hurries … recorded one punt block and fumble return … Honorable Mention All-Conference performer as a junior … Second Team All-Conference honoree as senior.
 
Personal: Son of Corey and Katie … brother to Bella and Cohen … intends to major in Mathematics and Physics at BHSU … plans to be a data scientist.
 
Joseph Hunt / OL / 6-4 / 310 / Spring Valley, Calif. (Steele Canyon H.S.)
Steele Canyon HS: Two-time All-League performer … First Team All-East County.
 
Personal: Son of Maraya Hunt … brother to Javaya, Camrien, and Marcus … intends on studying Psychology at BHSU.
 
Prince Joiner / DB / 5-8 / 160 / Aurora, Colo. (Ennis H.S.)
 
Brody Jones / DL / 6-1 / 255 / Chandler, Ariz. (Basha H.S.)
Basha HS: captain his senior season and a state champion … recorded 135 tackles (45 solo) … also had 29 tackles for loss and 14 sacks … notched 29 QB hurries and one interception … All-State Honorable Mention honoree.
 
Personal: Son of Chris and Whitney Jones … brother to Jake and Demie … member of National Honors Society and was on Honor Roll all four years … plans on studying Business Management at BHSU.
 
Jamil Kassab / CB / 6-0 / 170 / Ramona, Calif. (Ramona H.S.)
Ramona HS: was a two-year team captain for Ramona High School … recorded 12 interceptions … All-CIF First Team.
 
Personal: Son of Jamil Kassab Sr. and Sheila Iamonggi … brother to Moses and Bella … intends to study Business at BHSU.
 
Curtis Kemp / N/A / 5-10 / 170 / Inland Empire, Calif. (Carlsbad H.S.)
Carlsbad HS: a three-year varsity started at Carlsbad High School … ended high school career with 153 tackles (104 solo) and seven interceptions ... a two-time First Team (2021, 2023) and a one-time Second Team (2022) All-League performer.
 
Personal: Son of Reginald and Coty Kemp … brother to Rahzja and Princess … intends to study Business Management at BHSU.
 
Dmitri Lovio / CB / 6-0 / 170 / West Jordan, Utah (West Jordan H.S.)
West Jordan HS: played 28 games for West Jordan H.S. … recorded 115 tackles (81 solo) and had four tackles for loss … posted 13 interceptions and 25 pass break-ups at his cornerback position … two-time First Team All-Region honoree … two-time Second Team All-State performer.
 
Personal: Son of Sean Gordon and Crystal Miller … brother to Zeontrey, Carieth, and Jatayla … intends to study business and/or finance at BHSU.
 
Thomas Mabe / TE / 6-4 / 205 / Palmer Lake, Colo. (Palmer Ride H.S.)
Palmer Ride HS: was a captain for a two-time State runner-up at Palmer-Ride High School … brought down 21 receptions for 260 yards and four touchdown grabs … a First Team All-State (TE) his senior season (2023) … a two-time First Team All-Conference selection.
 
Personal: Son of Josh and Jennicca Mabe … brother to Jack and Reece … was named a two-time Academic Honorable Mention … plans on studying Forestry at BHSU.
 
Reid Mackey / DE / 6-5 / 215 / Boelus, Neb. (Centura H.S.)
Centura HS: played on both the offensive and defensive lines for Centura High School … was a team captain his senior season … recorded 144 tackles and 8.5 sacks in his high school career.
 
Personal: Son of Victoria and Shannon Mackey … brother to Cole … intends to study business at BHSU.
 
Mitchell Moreavec / LB / 6-0 / 190 / Gering, Neb. (Gering H.S.)
Gering HS: had 128 tackles and five forced fumbles, plus one interception in his career at Gering High School … was named an Honorable Mention All-State performer.
 
Personal: Son of Mike and Lisa Moravec … brother to Logan, Lucas, and Ben … brother, Logan, ran cross country and track at Chadron State College … Academic All-American … member of the National Honors Society … plans to study Marketing at BHSU.
 
Cohen Morrow / LB / 6-2 / 195 / Evanston, Wyo. (Evanston H.S.)
Evanston HS: A two-year captain for the Evanston H.S. football team … was a four-sport athlete (football, baseball, basketball, and track) … played in the Hawaii Tiki Bowl this season (2023) … recorded 228 tackles … had 18 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks … recorded a pair of picks and had eight pass break-ups … one defensive touchdown and one blocked kick … named the Conference Defensive Player of the Year his senior season … a two-time unanimous All-State linebacker (2022, 2023).
 
Personal: Son of Matt and Gayle Morrow … brother to Cooper … intends to study business at BHSU.
 
Isaiah Rameau / RB / 5-11 / 210 / Chatsworth, Calif. (Chatsworth H.S.)
Chatsworth HS: rushed for over 3,000 yards and 54 touchdowns for Chatsworth High School … First Team West Valley League performer (2022).
 
Personal: Son of Abena Afrane … brother to Samuel and Samarah … plans on studying Business at BHSU.
 
Andrew Rohlman / WR / 6-3 / 195 / Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield H.S.)
Chatfield HS: a team captain for Chatfield H.S. his junior and senior seasons … won a state championship his sophomore year … had 114 career receptions for 1,619 yards and 24 touchdowns … a three-time All-Conference selection.
 
Personal: Son of Ryan and Lisa Rohlman … brother to Avery, William, and Luke … sister Avery plays softball at Midwestern State (Texas) … intends to study Business at BHSU.
 
Beau Russell / DB / 5-9 / 170 / Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County H.S.)
Natrona County HS: Was a team captain for one season … recorded 46 tackles and four tackles for loss in his senior season … had a pair of interceptions and six pass break-ups … participated in the Wyoming Shrine Bowl … also a member of the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Natrona County H.S. state championship wrestling team.
 
Personal: Son of Scott and Annette Russell … brother to Luke and Brooke … father Scott wrestled at both Black Hills State and Dickinson State (N.D.) … cousin, Josh Harshman, played football at the University of Wyoming … both of his uncles are in the BHSU Athletics Hall of Fame (Steve Harshman and Tom Olson) … intends to study Biology at BHSU.
 
Eric Salmen / RB / 6-0 / 220 / Tulare, S.D. (Hitchcock-Tulare H.S.)
Hitchcock-Tulare HS: was a team captain his junior and senior seasons … ran for over 3,000 rushing yards at Hitchcock-Tulare High School … also had 257 receiving yards … a two-time All-State running back (2022, 2023).
 
Personal: Son of Tom and JoEllen Salmen … brother to Elizabeth, TJ, Matthew, and Neil … dad, Tom, played linebacker at Black Hills State … mother, JoEllen, played basketball at BHSU and is in the BHSU Athletic Hall of Fame … brother TJ is a current TE on the BH football team … was an Academic All-State selection.
 
Deacon Shea / LB / 5-11 / 210 / Scottsdale, Ariz. (Notre Dame Prep)
Notre Dame Prep: recorded 350 total tackles (256 solo) at Notre Dame Prep … also had 25 tackles for loss and 11 sacks … named a team captain for his junior and senior years … a two-time All-State selection … also was a two-time All-Region and All-Conference performer.
 
Personal: Son of Jeremy and Amanda Shea … brother to Finley and Chelsea.
 
Jeramiah (Miah) Singleton / DL / 6-0 / 275 / Stockton, Calif. (Stagg H.S.)
Stagg HS: a one-time Defensive Player of the Year … will play in the All-Star game … also a three-time Offensive Lineman Player of the Year.
 
Personal: Son of Malissa Ioppnow … brother to Shyann … plans to study History at BHSU with the goal to teach history.
 
Caden Stansbury / LB / 5-11 / 205 / Loveland, Colo. (Loveland H.S.)
Loveland HS: was a team captain his senior season and was voted team defensive MVP … recorded 247 tackles with 51 tackles for loss … had 11 sacks and forced six fumbles a three-time All-Conference honoree and a two-time All-State selection.
 
Personal: Son of Chris and Michelle Stansbury … brother to Hunter … a two-time Academic All-State honoree … intends to study Exercise Science at BHSU.
 
Marcus Stouffer / OL / 6-4 / 255 / Rushville, Neb. (St. Thomas More/Homeschooled)
St. Thomas More HS: Honorable Mention All-Conference his senior year.
 
Personal: Son of Kelly and Barbara Stouffer … brother to Max, Micah, and Maci … plans on studying Exercise Science at BHSU.
 
Bryce Swanson / TE / 6-3 / 230 / Rapid City, S.D. (Stevens H.S.)
Stevens HS: a four-year letter winner and two-year defensive starter for Stevens High School … team captain his senior season … named the team's Defensive Most Improved.
 
Personal: Son of Greg Swanson and Kyla Helm-Swanson … brother to Tae … mother, Kyla, was a gymnastics athlete at Iowa State University … Academic Excellence Award winner … VP of the Stevens H.S. Student-Athlete Leadership Board … plans to study Exercise Science at BHSU.
 
Kerisiano Talaeai / OL/DL / 6-2 / 280 / Woodbridge, Va. (Freedom H.S.)
Freedom HS: All-District and All-Region offensive lineman.
 
Personal: Son of Jill and Vitolia Talaeai … brother to Setu and Mary.
 
Zenjan (Ryan) Talo / OLB / 6-0 / 220 / Kearns, Utah (Kearns H.S.)
West Jordan HS: Was a team captain at Kearns H.S. his junior and senior seasons … played three seasons of football at Kearns … recorded 270 tackles (121 solo) … had 35 tackles for loss with 13 sacks … named the Region IV Defensive MVP (LB) … 5A First Team All-State performer.
 
Personal: Son of Vaipapa and Junior Talo … brother to JJ, Bridgett, and Lole … sister Bridgett played volleyball for the West Virginia University and Utah Tech … brother JJ plays defensive tackle on the Boise State University football team … named to the All-Academic team in high school … intends to study Business at BHSU.
 
Tupou Tatofi / OL / 6-0 / 345 / Pukalani, Hawaii (Oak Hills H.S.)
Oak Hills HS: played in the All-San Bernardino Game (2024).
 
Personal: Son of Linda Tatofi … brother to Linda, Alfred, and Fane … plans to study Business Administration at BHSU.
 
Andre Taylor / DL / 6-0 / 275 / Los Angeles, Calif. (Los Alamitos H.S.)
Los Alamitos HS: was a team captain on the 2021-22 state championship team at Los Alamitos High School … recorded 267 tackles with 46 tackles for loss … had 19 sacks and eight pass break-ups.
 
Personal: Son of Andre and Tadashia Taylor … brother to Andrew and Anaz … plans to study Sociology at BHSU.
 
Sameulu (Elu) Tofaeono / DL / 5-10 / 315 / Barstow, Calif. (Barstow H.S.)
Barstow HS: two-time First Team All-League (2022, 2023) … Second Team All-League (2021).
 
Personal: Son of Virginia and Lawrence Tupai and Valentino Tofaeono … brother to Samuel, Lealofi, Siaki, Jodie, Mailyana, Vito, Alofatasi, and Makenzie … uncle, Alo, played football at San Diego State University … plans to study Exercise Science and Business at BHSU.
 
Wyatt Trembly / RB / 5-9 / 190 / Dubois, Wyo. (Dubois H.S.)
Dubois HS: Combined for 135 total touchdowns for Dubois High School … rushed for nearly 7,000 yards (6,892 yards) … recorded 507 tackles on the defensive side of the ball … participated in the Wyoming Shrine Bowl … four-time All-Conference performer (2020-23) … named a three-time All-State player (2021-23) … 2022 Offensive Player of the Year … 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.
 
Personal: Son of David and Adria Trembly … brother to Joel, Scott, and Grant … father David played football at Tabor College (Kan.) in the NAIA … brother Grant plays football at Southwestern College (Kan.) … graduated at the top of his class … plans to study Biology Pre-Medicine at BHSU with the career goal of being an Orthopedic Surgeon.
 
Jayden Williams / WR / 5-10 / 160 / Mesa, Ariz. (American Leadership Academy Queen Creek)
High School: was a captain on his high school team for multiple seasons … played in the Arizona Open Playoffs for three-straight seasons … recorded 115 catches for 1,835 yards and 20 receiving touchdowns.
 
Personal: Son of Wayland Williams and Ally Bloomer … brother to Michaely, Tariah, Brayden, Kyana, Jaxon, Saybria, Demree, Dreysen, and Kenzington … both parents played collegiately at Humboldt State University … plans to study Exercise Science at BHSU.
 
Avant Wright / CB / 6-2 / 180 / Fountain, Colo. (Mesa Ridge H.S.)
Mesa Ridge HS: recorded an interception and 12 pass break-ups his senior season … was also a member of the Mesa Ridge track & field team and was a two-time state track qualifier … earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors.
 
Personal: Son of Tony Wright and Johnnie Perez … brother to Tony and Isreal … uncle wrestled at Black Hills State … intends on studying Accounting at BHSU.
 
Alexander (Zandy) Vasiliou / LB/S / 5-11 / 190 / Fletcher Hills, Calif. (Grossmont H.S.)
Grossmont HS: in his senior season he recorded 100 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, forced two fumbles, and blocked four kicks.
 
Personal: plans to study Business at BHSU.
 
 
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Tyson Bordeaux / WR / 6-4 / 175 / Long Beach, Calif. (Grambling State University)
Prior to BH: spent freshman season at NCAA Division I Grambling State University (La.) … redshirted.
 
Personal: Son of Derek Bordeaux and Mate Tamasoa … brother to Tristan, Titus, and Taj … mom played at Fresno State … brother, Titus, also committed to BHSU and will be on campus in the fall.
 
Josh Dunn / WR / 6-4 / 200 / Broomfield, Colo. (CSU Pueblo)
Prior to BH: spent two seasons at RMAC school Colorado State University Pueblo … redshirted in 2022.
 
Personal: Son of Terrance and Jennifer Dunn … brother to Caleb … member of the National Honors Society … plans on studying History at BHSU.
 
Peyton Millis / WR / 6-3 / 180 / Spearfish, S.D. (Chadron State College)
Prior to BH: spent freshman season at RMAC institution Chadron State College … redshirted.
 
Personal: Son of Rocky and Joanne Millis … brother to Hunter … mother, Joanne, played softball at the University of North Dakota … plans to study Sociology at BHSU.
 
Ray Penniman / OL / 6-1 / 275 / Glendale, Ariz. (Crown College)
Prior to BH: spent two seasons at Crown College (Minn.) at the NCAA Division III level … played in 19 games for the Polars at offensive line.
 
Personal: Son of Ray and Cristy Penniman … brother to Esaias … dad, Ray, played football at Oregon State University … plans to study History at BHSU.
 
Dayton Tafoya / QB / 5-11 / 200 / Fresno, Calif. (El Camino College)
Prior to BH: spent a year at El Camino College (Calif.) … had 1,811 passing yards and 15 touchdowns … led his team to the Beach Bowl championship.
 
Personal: Son of Eugene and Stacey Tafoya … brother to Dominic and Dallen … mother, Stacey, was a cheerleader at Fresno State …. Father, Eugene, played baseball at Fresno City College … intends on studying Business at BHSU.