Cardinals Lost opener to the Irish

WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School’s football team suffered a loss in their first game of the season at Desales on Thursday, September 5.

A moment of silence was held before the kickoff to remember Sean Sollars. The three-sport Desales alumni passed away in a car accident on August 31, 2024. Sollars’ #4 jersey was presented and then displayed during the game.

The Cardinals got on the scoreboard midway through the first quarter after quarterback Isa Reyes connected with Jayton Gleason for an 86-yard gain. Gleason was tackled on the one-yard line, and Reyes ran the ball for the touchdown in the n...