Crean Lutheran got their first taste of in-conference action on Monday and they started things off strong. They came out on top against the Sonora Raiders by a score of 20-12. The victory was some much needed relief for the Saints as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Allyson Schmida was a one-woman wrecking crew as she rushed for 45 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 195 yards and one touchdown. Taylor Cain did her part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 92 receiving yards.
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Crean Lutheran didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Schmida, Rian Gaeta, and Elise Randolph picked up one apiece. Gaeta is becoming a predictor of Crean Lutheran's success: when she posts at least one interception the team is undefeated (and 5-7 when she doesn't).
Crean Lutheran's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Sonora, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crean Lutheran will welcome Canyon at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Comanches' defense has only allowed 5.1 points per game this season, so the Saints' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sonora, they will be playing at home against Cypress at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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