Prague Lions cement historic ELF season with record-setting rout of Helvetic Mercenaries

The Prague Lions (7-5) capped their European League of Football campaign with a 69-12 demolition of the winless Helvetic Mercenaries (0-12), securing their first winning record since joining the league in 2023.

Historic breakthrough
Needing a win to solidify their milestone season, the Lions erupted for five first-quarter touchdowns, capitalizing on Helvetic’s early miscues. Quarterback Javarian Smith (9/11, 132 yards, 4 TDs; 39 rushing yards, 1 TD) and all-purpose star William Patterson (294 rushing yards, 25 receiving yards, 5 total TDs) overwhelmed the Swiss defense. Homegrown receiver Matyas Bily added two deep-ball scores (74 yards) as Prague amassed 565 total yards, including 433 on the ground.

Mercenaries’ fleeting fight
Helvetic, reshuffling their roster midseason, faltered with penalties (8) and third-down inefficiency (1/12). Running back Gavin Lennox (102 rushing yards, 1 TD) and quarterback Lukas Schild’s late touchdown pass provided rare bright spots, but the Mercenaries trailed 48-6 by the third quarter.

Legacy-building finale
The Lions’ 7-5 finish marks a franchise turning point, blending imports like Patterson with local standouts like Bily. For Helvetic, an 0-12 campaign underscored systemic struggles, though late scores hinted at resilience. Both teams now eye 2026: Prague aims for playoff contention, while Helvetic seeks foundational growth.