PARKERSBURG — Fresh off a bye week, Parkersburg South’s football team resumes its season in search of a third straight win against visiting Brooke at 7 p.m. Friday inside the Erickson All-Sports Facility. Fresh may not be the best word to use after talking to Mike Eddy however. “I think we have been a little sluggish in practice, not as focused and I don’t want to be negative but that is the struggle of a bye week,” said Eddy. “Being able to find them time to rest and recuperate. There were a lot of positives too … We finished well today (Wednesday) and will be ready for Brooke.” When last on the field, Mike Eddy’s Patriots, up to eighth in the WVSSAC ratings, dismantled John Marshall, 35-7. An expert blending of a passing and running attack gaining steam led the way over the Monarchs. The Patriots rushed and threw for over 200 yards and scored multiple touchdowns with each approach. Nick Yoho found the end zone on the ground three times during a 16-carry, 120-yard performance, while Brayden Mooney hooked up with tight end Brett Hearn and wide receiver Dylan Day for a 54- and 59-yard pass respectively. Week 5 marked the third game in a row the offense improved its scoring output after finding the end zone just once in a 24-7 defeat to University in Week 2 following a 27-point showing against Ripley on opening week. “We have had the ability to spread the ball around to multiple guys on offense,” said Eddy when asked about the offensive success. “We feel comfortable in their ability to make plays. In order to be successful we don’t have to give a certain guy X amount of touches in the game. It is a little easier to call plays and take advantage of what the defense is giving you when you don’t have to be predictable in your playing calling.” A team on the upswing offensively isn’t what the Bruins want to see right now. Teams are scoring almost at will on head coach Mac McLean’s team. During an 0-5 start, opposing offenses lit up the scoreboard to the tune of 53 points per contest. Ohio’s Indian Creek was the latest to enjoy a big point total against the Bruins in a 52-6 win. Despite the overwhelming offensive success, there are a few wrinkles in Brooke’s 3-3 stack concept which worries Eddy. The inside linebackers disguise themselves by playing right behind the defensive ends, which means Mooney and the offensive line must be alert for them at all times. The Bruins could shoot the gaps toward the quarterback or easily float outside to stop a stretch run. “We have had to tweak our pass protection a little bit,” said Eddy. “They can bring a lot of pressure and blitz anytime. O-line communication will be critical.” Offensively, the Bruins spent the first few weeks of the season establishing an identity. Eddy noted on film it appears they have settled into a pro-style offense with some two-back sets. There won’t be “a lot of razzle dazzle or trick plays” according to him, as the Bruins look to improve each and every week. Speaking of improvement, Eddy isn’t just looking for his team’s continued improvement on both sides of the ball but in the penalties and turnover department as well. The Patriots fumbled the ball three times, losing two, against John Marshall and were flagged 11 times for 86 yards. Bad habits may cost them with teams like Morgantown, Wheeling Park and Parkersburg still on the schedule.