David Ladner’s Steamer team turned the Wheels into mere dust on September 11th, securing a commanding 38-0 victory on enemy turf that should echo loudly in the division standings. This wasn’t just a win. It was a thrashing, an emphatic statement that the Steamer are no joke and absolutely ready to run roughshod over their opponents this season.<br><br>The first quarter set the tone and the scoreboard, with Marshall Bernardi breaking free early to punch in a 6-yard rushing touchdown at 8:41, igniting the Steamer’s offensive juggernaut. Rufus Stewart, Mr. Reliable, nailed the extra point to put the visitors ahead 7-0. Just minutes later, Tom Lanning bulldozed his way for an 18-yard score, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. Another Stewart PAT made it 14-0 before the Wheels could even blink.<br><br>By halftime, the Steamer had piled on a relentless ground attack that ate up the clock and the field, with Paul Myers adding his touchdown run to push the lead to 20-0, despite Stewart missing one extra point attempt early in the second quarter. The Wheels were left floundering in a sea of Steamer dominance, unable to convert on third downs or even earn a sniff in the red zone. Wheels quarterback Alex Jones looked overmatched, completing just 18 of 32 passes for a paltry 104 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions to salvage the day.<br><br>Meanwhile, Stan Williams was the maestro of this symphony of destruction, delivering 313 yards through the air with precision, paired with the Steamer’s brutal rushing attack that gashed the Wheels’ defense for 262 yards. Tom Lanning was the true star, piling up 111 rushing yards and 108 receiving yards with a touchdown catch to boot, proving unstoppable.<br><br>As the second half unfolded, the Steamer refused to loosen their grip. Williams set up Rufus Stewart’s 18-yard field goal in the third quarter, adding three more points to the burgeoning lead. Wild Bill Longley spun out punts that pinned the Wheels deep in their own territory repeatedly, a punishing strategy that epitomizes Ladner’s control over all facets of the game.<br><br>Defensively, the Steamer were just as unforgiving. The Wheels, who had yet to see any offensive success this season, were held to a mere 42 rushing yards and zero points—shut out in a way that screams ‘turnaround, Detroit is dead.’ Steamer's defense sacked Jones three times, stifling the offense mercilessly as Charles Spurlock, Wheels’ lone bright spot with two sacks, couldn’t do enough to ignite a spark.<br><br>The Steamer finished the night with a flawless 2-0 record, already turning heads and staking their claim in the playoff race. The Wheels limped to 0-2, stranded at the bottom of their division and staring down a bleak future unless major changes are made. This game was a clinic in domination, a masterclass from Coach Ladner and his squad that will serve as a blueprint for how to dismantle opponents.<br><br>In short: Shreveport’s Steamer didn’t just win—they annihilated, they conquered, they declared their arrival with fire and fury. Wheels fans might want to buckle up, because this season promises three things: pain, defeat, and a whole lotta Steamer steamrolling through the competition.