Eureka's Wildcats rolled over the Lafayette Lancers 35-8 on Friday, Oct. 16, in the Battle of Highway 109 at Lafayette's home field in Wildwood.
The win pushes Eureka to 6-2 on the season. Lafayette, which entered the game off a dominant 47-0 shutout of Parkway Central the week before, falls to 3-5, according to the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).
Eureka running back Sal Gianino found the end zone, according to STL Today. Lafayette's Jessy Schilly carried the ball, with Eureka's Lincoln Rausch among the defenders in pursuit.
The result flips last year's script. Lafayette beat Eureka 35-6 in 2025. Eureka now leads the all-time series 13-8, according to MSHSAA records.
The Wildcats have been dominant against opponents this season, beating Marquette 55-28, Rockwood Summit 22-7 and Kirkwood 35-24. Lafayette lost to Marquette 21-27, Rockwood Summit 14-33 and Lindbergh 27-28.
Eureka averages 37.6 points per game this season. Lafayette allows 23.8 points per game.
Lafayette head coach Curt Mueller was suspended for the Lancers' Oct. 9 win over Parkway Central, according to the Lancer Feed. Interim coach Arvie Kilongkilong led the team that night.
Eureka hosts Lindbergh on Oct. 23; Lafayette hosts Kirkwood.
