Nate’s Big Dogs of the Week-St. Clair-Loyola/United South Central: Offense

<em><strong>Mark Bushlack, Wide Receiver, United South Central</strong></em> In a game without much passing game for the Rebels, Bushlack showed his hands and route-running ability well in the touchdown he scored in the 3rd quarter. Great catch from 33 yards out and a nice touchdown to his resume. <em><strong>Isaiah Ewert, Running Back, St. Clair/Loyola</strong></em> The secondary punch in the running game for the Spartans, Ewert averaged about 5 yards per carry against a really good Rebels defense. I think his name should have been called more in last night's game, as it would have taken some pressure off Ellingsworth in the running game. <em><strong>Ethan Dallman, Quarterback, United South Central</strong></em> Before kickoff, I was told that Isaac Meyer was out for the season which I thought put a damper on the passing game that had been so awesome all year for the Rebels. Although the pass attempts were less, I saw some good deep balls from this junior, which makes me think that the Rebels passing game still has some life to it after a key injury to their main man at quarterback. It will interesting to see how Dallman performs once the playoffs start next week. <em><strong>Ben Ellingworth, Quarterback, St. Clair/Loyola</strong></em> The carrying force of the Spartans offense was in full force against the Rebels. With over 100 yards rushing, Ellingworth had multiple long runs of 31 and 32 yards which put the Spartans down the field. Ellingworth gets a big dog of the week for his rushing attack and taking quite the beating at the end of the game against the Rebels defense. <em><strong>Zach Niebuhr, Running Back, United South Central. My Offensive Game Ball of the Week</strong></em> What else can you say about Niebuhr other than the kid is a workhorse? With over 30 carries on the night and over 170 yards rushing and the first touchdown of the game and his 19th of the season. I said it last night and I meant, he runs with authority. I wish I calculated his yards after contact number last night, cause he was just carrying guys on every rush. Props to Niebuhr of United South Central, you get my game ball of the week for your push you gave the Rebels to victory last night. &nbsp;