Huskies Win Battle of Top Five Rated Teams in Peru

By Ken Kush on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Shelby-RC senior Carter Eickmeier dives over the goal line for his third touchdown of the game at Lourdes Central Catholic onj Friday at Peru State College. He finsihed with 287 yards, and five touchdowns in the D1 battle. PCN photo By Ken Kush
Shelby-RC senior Carter Eickmeier dives over the goal line for his third touchdown of the game at Lourdes Central Catholic onj Friday at Peru State College. He finsihed with 287 yards, and five touchdowns in the D1 battle. PCN photo By Ken Kush

PERU- In the face of adversity, good teams find a way to step up and get the job done.

On Friday night with a comfortable 30-0 lead late in the second quarter, the Shelby-RC Huskies saw their two senior leaders go down to injury on consecutive plays.

First was Carter Eickmeier, then Jett Vrbka.

Eickmeier bounced back and continued to shred the Lourdes Central Catholic defense to the tune of 287 yards…