After two games on the road, St. Mary's Academy is heading back home. They will welcome the Sacred Heart of Jesus Comets at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in St. Mary's Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
On Monday, St. Mary's Academy was fully in charge, breezing past St. Anthony 36-6 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Belles, who have now won six games by 30 points or more so far this season.
St. Mary's Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Deja Smith, who threw for 350 yards and four touchdowns while completing 81% of her passes. Smith didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended seven passes in addition to snagging an interception. Riley Trosclair helped Smith out on the ground, rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also picking up 85 receiving yards.
St. Mary's Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Skye Newsome and Smith. Newsome also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 120. EllE McCrimmon was another major factor on D, picking up four sacks, making 13 total tackles, and defending five passes.
Meanwhile, Sacred Heart of Jesus fell victim to St. Paul and their airtight defense on Monday. They took a 12-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Swordsmen.
St. Mary's Academy pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Sacred Heart of Jesus, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
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