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The Columbus Cardinals picked up their first district win of the season after they blew out Enda on Friday, Oct. 9.
The Cards defeated Edna with a final score of 35-2 thanks to a strong effort on both sides of the ball.
The Cards started the game scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter to take a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. In the second quarter, the Cards scored one more touchdown while giving up two points to Edna to carry a 21-2 lead into halftime.
Coming out of the break, the Cards scored one touchdown in the third quarter and went into the fourth quarter with a 28-2 lead. The Cards found the endzone once more in the fourth quarter to arrive at the final score of 35-2.
Peyton Blakeman and David James split snaps at the quarterback position for the Cards Friday night. Blakeman completed four of seven passes for 85 yards and a touchdown while James completed two of his three passes for 17 yards.
The Cards top receiver was Jack Schobel, who caught four passes for 92 yards and a touchdown. Close behind was Irving Giles, who caught two passes for 10 yards for the Cards Friday night.
The Cards’ rushing attack was led by James who carried the ball seven times for 145 yards and scored two touchdowns. He was followed by Doc Cantu who carried the ball 17 times for 75 yards and scored two touchdowns as well.
On special teams Giles was a perfect 5/5 on extra points while Enoch Loafman punted twice for the Cards for a total of 102 yards. On the defensive side of the ball the Cars forced two turnovers to help them secure their first district win of the year.
The Cards will be back on the field on Friday, Oct. 16, where they will be on the road again to face Wharton at Wharton High School.
