The Deuel Cardinals have taken northeast South Dakota by storm to begin the football season, and that storm has been fueled by quarterback and defensive back Trey Maaland. The senior signal caller has been influential in Deuel’s 3-0 start to the season, which Maaland says is the result of hard work in the offseason. “I feel like my ability to throw the ball has definitely improved a lot since last season and that’s come with just a lot of work this summer and fall,” Maaland said. “Whether it’s just throwing it in the yard with my little brother or working with our quarterback coach Carter Gordon.” Maaland also attributes the growth to spending time working out as well. “Just spending a lot of time in the weightroom trying to gain some weight,” Maaland said. “I’m probably 15-20 pounds heavier than I was last season, and that’s been a big help.” Two weeks ago against Aberdeen Roncalli, the hard work showed, as Maaland passed for 158 yards and one