While fans were being pelted by rain and players were sliding up and down the field, junior quarterback Bryce Schulte managed to tie his brother Reggie Schulte (X12) for a school record on September 18. The 3rd ranked Saints played DeWitt Central at Saints’ Field.

“I had no idea how much I had thrown until the announcer said something during the game,” Bryce said.

Despite the conditions, the line protected the quarterback long enough for him to spot open players and complete five touchdown passes. Seniors Sean Murphy, Nick Stark, and Blake Whitten all received passes from Schulte and were able to run them into the end zone.

“There is no way Bryce would have been able to make those passes without great protection from the line, great running from Maliki Wilson, and supreme effort from Ryan Stulken, Nick Stark, Blake Whitten, and Sean Murphy, along with his fullbacks,” Coach Schulte said.

The first quarter started slow, until Bryce hit Whitten with a 24-yard pass in the end zone. The DeWitt Central Sabers were able to come back and score with six minutes on the clock at the three-yard line, but they missed the extra point. This made the score 7-6 at the end of the first quarter.

For the rest of the game, the Saints took control and the ball was finding receivers left and right. Bryce completed eight out of ten passes, five of those being touchdowns. Stark dove for the pylon after catching a 27-yard pass, Murphy received a 60-yard pass for a touchdown, and Whitten ran an 87-yard pass into the end zone during the third quarter making the score 35-6.

“He seemed a little different that night and if the weather conditions were different, we probably would have ran more,” Coach Schulte said.

Junior Spencer Dempewolf carried in the last touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter to make it continuous clock. The Saints rolled to a 42-6 victory.

“I think Reggie would have been happy for me if I would have broken the record,” Bryce said. “I have to give him credit because whenever we watch NFL games he always gives me pointers on how to improve my game.”

Not only was he close to breaking the record for most touchdown passes in a single game, but he was also eight yards from completing the longest touchdown pass in school history. A record already set by none other than his older brother.

The Saints then played the Maquoketa Cardinals at Maquoketa on September 25. Bryce completed 8 of 11 passes, with one going to Stark for 72 yards and another connecting with junior Nolan Butkowski for 20. The Saints won 43-13 and are 4-0 on the season. They will next play October 2 at Western Dubuque.