NORTHFIELD, Minn. --- Crown Football headed to Northfield for their season opener on Saturday against the MIAC's St. Olaf. The Storm were bested by the Oles for the second straight year, 45-14. St. Olaf scored 45 points in the first half unanswered, but the Storm found a rhythm late, outscoring the Oles 14-0 after the break. 

First-year running back Ameer Lee had quite the debut despite an early fumble, with 122 rushing yards (5.1/carry) and a touchdown on the ground. Sophomore back Avory Caruthers had the Storm's other score and added 51 yards through the rushing attack. Sophomore quarterback Jared Gilmore threw for 62 yards through the air, with three connections with his main target, junior receiver Regan Dvorak. First-year linebacker Junior Doe led the defense with ten tackles, and senior linebacker Hunter Orozco led Crown with two tackles for a loss. 

The Storm look to get back on track a week from Saturday, with Beloit College coming to St. Bonifacius for the Storm's second non-conference matchup.