Staff photo by Fritz Busch Sleepy Eye United junior Kameron Kosak (21) sifts through St. James defenders in United’s 27-0 Homecoming win at Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s Friday. St. James defenders are from left, Fabian Herrera (4), Jarrett Durheim (73), and Brennan Kern (82). United hosts Springfield at the Sleepy Eye Public School field Sept. 29.

By Jeff Meder

Journal Sports Writer

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye United retained a perfect record with a 27-0 win over St. James Area on Friday in a Southeast District, South Subdistrict football game.

The win was a double celebration for SEU because it was Homecoming for St. Mary’s. It also sets up a highway 14-battle against undefeated Springfield, who dominated Wabasso 53-20 on Friday. The teams play in Sleepy Eye next Friday.

Caden Evers had 165 yards passing and three touchdowns for United, while Cody Schultz had 67 yards rushing rushing and a touchdown. Talan Helget had 68 yards receiving with a touchdown

Caden Evers threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Austin Uecker at the 7:59 mark of the second quarter for SEU. Mark Anderson’s kick made it 7-0. With 49.9 seconds left, Evers tossed a 24-yard touchdown pass to Talan Helget. SJA blocked Anderson’s kick for the extra point and it was 13-0 SEU at halftime.

On fourth down and with 20 yards needed for a first down, Evers passed the ball to Kameron Kosak for a 25-yard gain and the first down. On the next play, with 10:12 left in the fourth quarter, Evers handled the ball off to Cody Schultz, who ran for a 3-yard touchdown. Evers handed the ball to Jon Petermann who scored for two extra points. The score was 21-0 SEU.

Evers tossed a 3-yard touchdown strike to Austin Uecker with 3:41 left in the contest. Anderson’s kick was blocked for the 27-0 final score.