WATFORD CITY - St. Mary's kept its postseason hopes alive, busting out its offense in a big way in a 53-34 road win over Watford City on Oct. 15 at Fred Fridley Field. After a relatively quiet first half, both teams' erupted over the final two quarters, combining for 61 points. However, it was the third quarter which told the tale. SM outscored the Wolves, 22-0, in that 12-minute span to take control of the contest. Quarterback Patrick Richter ran for three scores and Beckett Price had three as well, all coming in the second half. Price finished with 175 yards rushingon 25 carries. The Saints' defense also found the scoring column as Cam Hase recovered a fumble in the end zone.

It was another impressive performance by Watford City standout Trysten DeVries. He rushed for scores of 78, 61 and 77 yards in the loss. He finished with 261 yards on the ground. Brogan Shannon ran for two scores as well for WC. SM improved to 2-2 in the AA West Region and 4-4 overall. Watford City's (1-3 AA West Region/3-5 overall) road back to the postseason will need a win and a lot of help from other outcomes next week.

St. Mary's will next face Jamestown, who are 1-3 in the WDA and 2-6 overall, on October 22. The winner of the SM-Jamestown game will clinch a postseason spot. Watford City will prepare for a matchup against Devils Lake on October 23.