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Cardinals Get Big Win at DeSales

Crockett rushes for 206 yards and two TDs in 20-13 Waitsburg win

WALLA WALLA – The Waitsburg Cardinal football team held off a tough DeSales squad Friday night, beating the Irish 20-13 in their first league game of the year.

After a scoreless first quarter, DeSales built a 13-0 lead in the second quarter on consecutive drives leading to rushing touchdowns.

The Cardinals were able to cut the lead to 13-7 in the final minute of the half on a three-yard Travis Crockett running touchdown.

The Cardinals' defense stepped up in the second half, as they held the Irish scoreless, while Waitsburg scored twice.

In the third quarter, Dunn scored on a seven-yard keeper....

 

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