Sam Malavolta had 13 completions in 20 attempts and two passing touchdowns as CFC # 37 Westdale Warriors became the first team to qualify for the OFSAA Bowl Series with a 20-11 victory over CFC # 42 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Owen Yamada ran into the end zone for a 13 yard touchdown score early in the first quarter to put the Warriors up 7-0.
In the second quarter, the Fighting Irish’s Will Fitzgerald was successful on a 17 yard field goal. Then Malavolta connected with Joe Ricottonone for a 1 yard major at 11:03 of the same frame.
At the half, the Warriors enjoyed a 13-3 lead.
The Fighting Irish would get their sole touchdown of the game when pivot Blair Robertson connected with Tyran Meredith for a 90 yard score in the fourth quarter. However, the Warriors responded later in the frame when Malavolta connected with Christian Sirko for a six yard major to seal the victory.
Meredith amassed 108 receiving yards on three catches in a losing cause for the Fighting Irish.
This victory marks the first time ever in the Warriors history that the team has advanced to the OFSAA Bowl Series, which is set to take place from November 26th-29th at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium. As the Warriors are the Southern Ontario Secondary School Association representative in the Bowl series, the team will play the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association representative on Wednesday November 27th, 2013 at 1:00pm
2013 SOSSA Senior Football Championship Summary
Notre Dame Fightin’ Irish (Welland) 11 vs Westdale Warriors (Hamilton) 20
Warriors advance to OFSAA Football bowl for first time ever
Qtr. Team Time Play Convert Running
1st Wdale 3:36 Owen Angus Yamada, 13 yard run Matt Oliver Wdale 7-0
2nd NB 7:53 Will Fitzgerald, 17 yard field goal n/a Wdale 7-3
2nd Wdale 11:03 Joe Ricottone from Sam Malavolta, 1 yd. 2 pt. no good Wdale 13-3
3rd Wdale 3:39 Charlie Taggart, 53 yard punt rouge n/a Wdale 14-3
4th ND 2:25 Tyran Meredith from Blair Roberston, 90 yds. 2 pt no good Wdale 14-9
4th Wdale 9:25 Christian Sirko from Sam Malavolta, 6 yds. 2 pt no good Wdale 20-9
4th ND 11:26 Safety touch, tackle in end zone n/a Wdale 20-11
TEAM STATS
Notre Dame Westdale
Rushing (att.-yds.) 6-38 25-125
Passing Yards 132 179
– Team Losses -1 -62
Net Offence 169 242
First Downs 6 18
Return Yards 118 35
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-3
Interceptions by 0 5
Penalties-Yards 6-30 5-25
INDIVIDUAL STATS
FIGHTIN’ IRISH WARRIORS
Rushing (atts.-yds.) Zack Milani 3-22 Owen Angus Yamada 11-55
Kelvyn Brannigan 1-15 Sam Malavolta 8-44
Receiving (caught-yds) Tyran Meredith 3-108, td Tyler Walker 5-80
Zack Milani 1-11 Tyler Garland 3-65
Passing Blair Robertson 8-24-1-5 Sam Malavolta 13-20-2-0
(comp.-atts.-tds-int)
Westdale advance to face the C.W.O.S.S.A. Champions at the O.F.S.A.A. Football Festival in Etobicoke on Wednesday November 27 at 1:00 p.m.
Game Summary: John Metcalfe
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