Howard Tigers (Howard, SD) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football squad smash the visiting Canistota Hawks (Canistota, SD), 54-8 in a league match.

The Tigers (4-1) will now prepare for their match against Hanson (Alexandria, SD). The Beavers come into the Cornbelt (9 Man) match with a 2-2 record.

Next up, the Hawks play the Sioux Falls Lutheran (Sioux Falls, SD) in a non-league battle, on Friday, September 26. Canistota will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The go into the battle with a 3-2 record after their 32-26 league loss to Colman-Egan (Colman, SD).