Bellarmine Prep does not run the wishbone, but it felt like it at times last year.

In addition to the running back and fullback, quarterback Lucas Schindele served as a de facto third member of the backfield because he ran so often for the Lions.

Schindele, who produced nearly 1,900 yards of total offense and rushed for 15 touchdowns a year ago, has graduated, but the Wolves (5-0 overall, 4-0 league) will have another skilled quarterback to deal with when they play at 6:30 p.m. today at Bellarmine Prep.

Rick Miller, a 5-foot-9, 155-pound senior, has taken over the quarterback spot for the Lions (3-2, 2-2). South coach D.J. Sigurdson said Schindele was a physical runner, while Miller is quicker.

“They’re not afraid to throw it,” he said, adding that Miller does a good job of avoid pressure because of his good footwork. “He gets the ball down the field.”

South, which was ranked No. 6 in the Class 4A Associated Press poll last week, has allowed a league-low 10.8 points per game. The Lions (21.0) are fourth in the 11-team Narrows League.

Sigurdson described Bellarmine Prep’s defense as undersized, but said it is quick. First-year defensive coordinator Dan Shaw also has an active 3-3 scheme.

“They’re a multiple, slanting odd front,” he said. “These guys are really committed to zone blitz and making sure they try and come at you from different angles. They bring the pressure … and try and make you throw a bad pass.”

Sigurdson said one key will be the play of the offensive line.

“We’ve got to keep our faces up,” he said. “We’ve got to block an area understanding that someone is coming through it.”

The Wolves might get some reinforcements to help with that. Junior left tackle Riki Blas started the first three games before suffering an ankle injury Sept. 18 in a 55-13 win against Shelton. He has not played since then, but Sigurdson hopes he will be ready for the Lions, along with senior quarterback Gordy Anderson. He missed last week’s 10-0 win against Central Kitsap with a back injury that Sigurdson said still is tender.

“We’re getting healthier,” he said. “Time heals all wounds.”

If Anderson is not able to play, junior Tanner Romo likely would make his second start. Romo completed just completed 5 of 11 passes for 29 yards, but Sigurdson praised him for playing a “courageous game.”

“No fumbled (center) exchanges,” Sigurdson said. “No delay of games. Those are big things from a kid coming in the first time.”

Regardless of whom is behind center, Sigurdson is looking forward to the game. South won 21-13 last year at Joe Knowles Field in the first meeting between the schools since 1999. But Sigurdson said it was a big rivalry for the Wolves in the ’70s and ’80s and he’s excited to regularly have Bellarmine Prep on the schedule.

He also does not anticipate any kind of letdown for his team.

“You queue up the film and watch them,” he said, adding that his team is mature. “They can see the success they’ve had at different times.”