The South Delta Sun Devils claimed the 2024 Delta Cup with a dominating 42-0 win over Seaquam at John Oliver Park Friday night, Sept. 20.
The senior boys got rolling early against the Seahawks led by standout Grade 11 running back Damian Dumas who has transitioned to quarterback.
On Friday night, Dumas threw for more than 250 passing yards as he connected with 3 different receivers for his four TD passes.
His strength and powerful running was also on display, but wasn’t needed to the extent it was in the first three games of the year.
At times Seaquam looked like they would break through and score but each time the defence tightened up and kept them out of the endzone.
Jun Choi led the interior defence line with two sacks and relentless pursuit of the ball carrier.
Anthony De Albuquerque has taken over as the lead back with Dumas shifting to quarterback and had two TDs including an 85-yard swing pass he took to the house.
He showed explosive speed on that play, something South Delta is excited to see.
Dumas scored one TD rushing as did Will Jollymore.
Other receiving TDs were credited to Quinn Sjoberg and Johnny Saunby.
With the win, the Sun Devils completed a 4-0 exhibition schedule.
The previous week, South Delta edged Terry Fox 21-20 at home.
Things will not be as easy this week as South Delta hosts WJ Mouat who beat Terry Fox 62-17 last week.
The game will be South Delta’s regular season home opener. Kick-off is Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Dennison Park.
JV Sun Devils
The Junior Varsity Sun Devils saw their exhibition record drop to 1-3 with a 28-14 loss at home to Notre Dame on Sept. 18.
Head coach Scott Martens said the team has been hit with a rath of early-season injuries and that coupled with some mental mistakes, has cost the team in the results column.
“There is still lots of opportunity for growth. Our best football is in the future,” he said. “We just need to keep focused about getting better week to week.”
Quinn Kirincic went seven for 15 for 112 yards and one TD pass. He also rushed for 45 yards and a TD.
Matt Funk caught the TD – which was an 80-yard catch and run.
SDSS closes out its exhibition schedule on Thursday (Sept. 26) as they hit the road to play WJ Mouat.
The teams first regular season home game is Thursday, Oct. 3 against Lord Tweedsmuir. Kick-off is 3:15 p.m. at Dennison Park.
