In a dominant performance, the Santa Ana Mater Dei cruised to a 66-27 victory over the Savannah Cannons in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a spot in the playoffs, Mater Dei showcased their offensive firepower and proved too much for the Cannons to handle. Quarterback Cam Ward was sensational, throwing for five touchdowns, while Keaton Mitchell bolstered the ground game with an impressive 155 rushing yards. Caleb Douglas emerged as a key target, racking up 148 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Cannons' defense on its heels throughout the game. Savannah's Matthew Stafford put up impressive numbers with 410 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Mater Dei's explosive offense. Defensively, Santa Ana Mater Dei's Brian Burns was a standout, recording four total tackles, two of which were sacks, and making his presence felt in the backfield. The turning point came late in the first half when Burns intercepted a pass, leading to a quick touchdown that extended Mater Dei’s lead to an insurmountable margin. The Cannons struggled to recover from that momentum shift, ultimately allowing Mater Dei to dictate the pace and control the game.