The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal football team won their third straight game, and fourth overall, on Friday, October 2nd in Centerville. The Cardinals defeated the Tornadoes 55-16.
St Mary scored early and often in the game. They put up 41 points in the first half on their way to the big victory.
The Cardinals finished with 416 total yards of offense, 356 rushing yards and 60 passing yards. Centerville finished with 199 yards of total offense, 123 passing yards and 76 rushing yards. The Cardinal defense forced six turnovers in the game.
Connor Libis had nine carries in the game for 106 yards and three touchdowns. Luke Geraets had eight carries for 50 yards. Same Palmer finished with three carries for 45 yards. CJ Smith was 3-3 passing with 60 yards and a touchdown. Ashaun Roach-Valandra had all three catches for the 60 yards and a touchdown.
Libis had four tackles in the game. Nick Wolles finished with 3.5 tackles. Nic Gaspar added 3.5 tackles. Palmer had two tackles and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. John Pica added two tackles, one interception and one forced fumble.
“The offensive line did a great job opening holes, and the defensive line forced a lot of pressure the whole game,” said head coach Ross Flemmer.
St Mary (4-2) will host the Colman/Egan Hawks on Friday, October 9th.