The St. Mary’s Knights have won their sixth Bowl Game since 2000 today after defeating the Sir Winston Churchill C&VI Trojans, 47-27 in the Northern Bowl. The game was largely dominated by the St. Mary’s Knights as their running and passing game outplayed the Trojan defense.
St. Mary’s quarterback Justin Elwgren led the Knights up the field with the help of running back Dylan Hebert and receiver no. 85 Brain Fronzi. Elwgren completed 9 out of 12 of his passes for 203 yards. Brain Fronzi had four catches for 94 yards and a touchdown. Although the passing game was well played, it was the work of running back Dylan Hebert that led the Knights to a victory with 21 rushes for 177 yards and three touchdowns. The first half ended with the Knights in front 26-0.
The second half was a different story as the Churchill Trojans came out with a lot of energy. Trojan quarterback Jarred White was able to rally the offense and put together a few drives into the Knight’s red zone. He finished the game completing 13 out of 27 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns. Most of his receptions went to no. 1 Devyn Chenier who caught three passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end no. 3 Justin Fui not only played a great game, but also added to the Trojan total by scoring two touchdowns of his own.
Despite a valiant effort, the Trojans were unable to stop St. Mary’s offense in the fourth quarter. From the game’s opening drive, St. Mary’s was able to control the tempo of the game. St. Mary’s head coach Martin Smith is very proud of his team, not only for their work today, but for the effort put forth all season. Although St. Mary’s has been to a bowl game eight times now, this game was particularly special. “They did not have an undefeated season like some of my past teams” says Smith, “but we worked really, really hard to get here.”
2012 Northern Bowl Championship Summary
FINAL
Sir Winston Churchill CVI Trojans (T. Bay) 28 vs. St. Mary’s College Knights (SSM) 47
Qtr. Team Time Play Convert Running
1st SMC 2:44 Dylan Hebert, 1 yard run no good SMC 6-0
1st SMC 9:15 Dylan Hebert, 1 yard run Brandon Vernelli SMC 7-0
1st SMC 11:54 Brian Fronzi from Justin Elwgren, 24 yds. Brandon Vernelli SMC 20-0
2nd SMC 5:30 Justin Elwgren, 7 yard run 2 pt. no good SMC 26-0
2nd SWC 9:00 Justin Fui from Jarred White, 5 yards 2 pt. no good SMC 26-6
2nd SMC 10:45 Brian Fronzi from Justin Elwgren, 25 yds. Brandon Vernelli SMC 33-6
3rd SWC :57 Devyn Chenier from Jarred White, 40 yds. Kuwah Sha SMC 33-13
3rd SMC 3:06 Ray Duplin, 70 yard intercept return Brandon Vernelli SMC 40-13
3rd SWC 4:22 Julian Schulz from Jarred White, 25 yards Kuwah Sha SMC 40-20
4th SMC 5:24 Dylan Hebert, 2 yard run Brandon Vernelli SMC 47-20
4th SWC 11:01 Justin Fui from Jarred White, 9 yards Justin Fui (2) SMC 47-28
TEAM STATS
S W Churchill St. Mary’s College
Rushing (att.-yds.) 17-173 36-238
Passing Yards 258 203
– Team Losses -6 0
Net Offence 425 441
First Downs 19 22
Return Yards 133 84
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0
Interceptions by 1 2
Penalties-Yards 6-24 2-20
INDIVIDUAL STATS
TROJANS KNIGHTS
Rushing (atts.-yds.) Jarred White 7-95 Dylan Hebert 21-177, 3 tds
Devyn Chenier 6-54 Matt Mitchell 6-30
Receiving (cat.-yds.) Devyen Chenier 3-117, 2 tds Brian Fronzi 4-92, t tds
Julian Schulz 1-25, td Dylan Hebert 1-40
Passing Jarred White 13-27-4-2 Justin Elwgren 9-12-2-1
(comp.-atts.-tds-int)
Tackles Mitchell Zamanek 6 Thomas Pratt 6
Branden Doyle 6
COMPILED AND PRODUCED BY JOHN METCALFE ([email protected])
PAST NORTHERN BOWL RESULTS
Year Champion Runner Up Score
2011 Superior Heights (Sault Ste. Marie) Sir Winston Churchill (T Bay) 34-28
2010 Superior Heights (Sault Ste. Marie) Westgate (Thunder Bay) 17-7
2009 Sir James Dunn (Sault Ste. Marie) Sir Winston Churchill (T Bay) 34-7
2008 St. Mary’s College (Sault Ste. Marie) Hammarskjold (T Bay) 31-8
2007 Westgate (Thunder Bay) St. Mary’s College (Sault Ste. Marie) 21-16
2006 St. Mary’s College (Sault Ste. Marie) Westgate (Thunder Bay) 52-10
2005 Hammarskjold (Thunder Bay) Widdifield (North Bay) 17-3
2004 West Ferris (North Bay) Hammarskjold (T Bay) 27-22
Source for past Champions – Campbell Blake / Stats – John Metcalfe
St. Mary’s College
Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie
Nickname: Knights
Head Coach: Marty Smith
Sault Ste. Marie Champions: Fourteenth league title
2012 Record: 8 wins, 2 losses
Regular Season
September 14th vs. St. Basil Loss 27 – 28
September 19th vs. White Pines Win 51 – 0
September 29th vs. Korah Win 34 – 17
October 4th vs. St. Basil Loss 7 – 18
October 12th vs. Korah Win 38 – 0
October 17th vs. Superior Heights Win 17 – 13
League Playoffs
October 26th vs. Superior Heights Win 8 – 7 November 2nd vs. St. Mary’s Win 17 – 10
NOSSA
Semi-final
November 10th vs. Lo-Ellen (Sudbury) Win 37 – 6
Final
November 17th vs. Scollard Hall (NDA) Win 38 – 10
Previous Bowl game appearances: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2000
St. Mary’s Bowl record: 5 wins, 2 losses
St. Mary’s College Bowl championships: Northern Bowl 2008, 2006; Central Bowl 2003, 2002, 2000
Sault Ste. Marie League Bowl record: 9 wins, 3 losses; Last championship: 2011 Superior Heights
NOSSA Bowl record: 10 wins, 4 losses; Last championship: 2011 Superior Heights
Sir Winston Churchill
Hometown: Thunder Bay
Nickname: Trojans
Head Coach: Mike Doromko
Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association Champions: Thirteenth league title
2012 Record: 7 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie
Regular Season
September 21st vs. Westgate Win 33 – 7
September 28th vs. St. Patrick Win 34 – 14
October 5th vs. St. Ignatius Tie 24 – 24
October 12th vs. Superior Win 79 – 0
October 19th vs. St. Ignatius Win 56 – 0
October 26th vs. St. Patrick Win 29 – 7
November 2nd vs. Hammarskjold Loss 10 – 13
League Playoffs
November 9th vs. St. Patrick Win 28 – 7 November 17th vs. Hammarskjold Win 19 – 14
Previous Bowl game appearances: 2011, 2009
Sir Winston Churchill Bowl record: 0 wins, 2 losses
Sir Winston Churchill Bowl Championships: None
SSSAA Bowl record: 2 wins, 6 losses; Last Bowl championship: 2007 Westgate
NWOSAA Bowl record: 2 wins, 6 losses; Last Bowl championship: 2007 Westgate
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