Melrose Area is off to a hot start in 2026, sitting at 2-0 with a 60-0 beatdown of Montevideo and a tight 40-32 victory over Sauk Centre. The 6’2, 185 lb. QB/LB/S hybrid Brecken Elfering Brecken Elfering QB/LB Melrose | 2028 MN was a massive presence in the Week 1 win over Montevideo: 6-13 for 73 yards and 3 TDs passing, 8 for 73 yards and 3 TDs rushing, 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery for TD. There’s two TD plays publicly available on Hudl, in the first, he displays the fact that he throws a pretty ball. Good touch, gets the ball out of his hand quickly. In the second clip, ran over two defenders on the goal line in a 9-yard TD scamper against Sauk Centre in Week 2. Smooth, silky runner who can generate some power when he sticks his cleat in the turf and works vertically. Also strong hooping background with the Dutchmen. Can’t wait to get Elfering on the 2028 Big Board ASAP.