Eureka, Mehlville Football Teams Feature Contrasting Offensive Styles

Last Friday, Eureka quarterback Seth Pratt, receiver Zach Sutter and running back Spencer Stein combined for nearly 500 total offensive yards in a 35-28 loss to Lafayette. But this time, the trio will be facing a Mehlville defense that nearly skunked Northwest in a 43-7 season-opening rout.

Equally formidable is Mehlville’s offense, which features a pounding ground assault that racked up 271 yards on 35 carries in its first game. The Panthers’ passing game, on the other hand, consisted of just one completion in eight attempts. Even if they were to rush the ball on every play, there’s no telling who would be carrying the ball. Although junior Chayse Brown’s number was called the most (12 carries for 110 yards) last week, seven of his teammates also ran against Northwest.

Still, an opponent relying almost entirely on its running game may be the best thing for . The Wildcats surrendered 355 yards in the air last week against .

EUREKA WILDCATS (0-1)

Key Returners Players:

Spencer Stein, RB/LB
Zach Sutter, WR/LB
Aaron Schnurbusch, WR/LB

Key Losses From 2010:

Chase Bollinger, WR/LB
Sean Strehl, QB
Andy McNeel, WR/LB
Sherman Hall, LB
Jack Weber, LB


MEHLVILLE PANTHERS (1-0)

Key Returning Players:

Brandon Zufall, RB/LB   
Chayse Brown, RB/DB     
Josh Sitner, RB/LB         
Michael Sulya, WR/DB   

Key Losses From 2010:

Remington Grigsby, RB/DB
Troy Parrott, RB/LB
Zach Hayes, QB/S
Dan Parrott, RB/LB
Patrick Mudd, WR/LB
Mike Wuellner, G/LB