ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Army-Navy Ground Game Torpedoes St. Margaret’s, 56-27

Turnovers and a powerful Carlsbad Army-Navy Academy ground attack proved too much for visiting St. Margaret’s on Friday afternoon as the Warriors cruised to a 56-27 victory.

The Tartan offense managed 234 yards but turned the ball over six times (three fumbles, three interceptions).

Defensively, the Tartans surrendered 342 rushing yards in the first half, resulting in a 40-7 Warrior lead at the break.

The Warriors finished with 429 yards rushing in 55 attempts.

St. Margaret’s senior quarterback Rhett Swanson completed four of 19 passes for 107 yards, with one touchdown and three interceptions.

Swanson rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, including a 58-yard score with 16 seconds to play. Junior receiver Brent Comerford caught three passes, including an 88-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Senior defensive back Peter Spenuzza scooped up a fumble and raced 83 yards for a third-quarter touchdown.