Week 4 is completed in both the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) and Ontario Football Conference (OFC) Junior Varsity Divisions.
In the OVFL, Etobicoke Eagles, London Jr Mustangs, Kingston Grenadiers, Toronto Thunder, Ottawa Myers Riders, Metro Toronto Wildcats, Niagara Spears and Cambridge Lions are all Week 3 winners.
Meanwhile, Forest City Thunderbirds, Peterborough Wolverines, Oakville Titans, Guelph Jr Gryphons, North Halton Crimson Tide, Hamilton Hurricanes and Toronto Jr Argos all won their games this past weekend.
Here are the results from Week 3 action in both the OVFL and OFC Junior Varsity Divisions:
(NOTE: At press time not all stats/scored were received; therefore, this page will be continued to be updated as more information does become available)
ONTARIO VARSITY FOOTBALL LEAGUE (OVFL):
ETOBICOKE EAGLES 44, SAULT (SSM) SABRECATS 13:
At Superior Heights High School, Khalil Wilson completed 11 passes in 15 attempts for 214 yards and three passing touchdowns as the Etobicoke Eagles cruised to a 44-13 win over Sault (SSM) Sabrecats.
Keegan Dicks scored two touchdowns and racked up 74 yards on two receptions for the Eagles. Marcel Grant tallied a major and had 72 yards on three receptions.
Ife Onyemenam registered 11 solo and seven assisted tackles to lead the Eagles offence. Additionally, Dantae Lee chipped in with four solo and eight assisted tackles in the win.
As for the Sabrecats, Michael Byron completed 22 passes in 39 attempts for 202 yards and a passing touchdown.
Tyler Legros scored a touchdown and amassed 59 yards on four receptions. Greg Caruso racked up 75 yards on nine receptions in the loss. Aaron Grawbarger added a PAT.
LONDON JR. MUSTANGS 41, ESSEX RAVENS 13:
On Saturday at St. Thomas of Villanova, Hayden Herlick tallied two majors and rushed for 130 yards on 18 carries as the visiting London Jr Mustangs dismantled hosts Essex Ravens 41-13.
Tazie Vang Bell scored a touchdown and rushed for 205 yards on 15 carries for the Jr. Mustangs. Brian Garrity added two field goals (35 yard, 20 yard) and five PAT’s.
Daniel Valente led the Jr. Mustangs defence with a touchdown, seven solo and eight assisted tackles. Robert Latchford added six solo and three assisted tackles in the win.
Brad Williams tallied a major and 75 yards on two receptions for the Ravens. Brian Paonessa added a PAT in the loss.
On the Ravens’ defence, Michael Herzog intercepted a ball and ran it into the end zone for a score. Furthermore, he registered six solo and three assisted tackles.
KINGSTON GRENADIERS 30, HALTON COWBOYS 7:
At Jean Vanier Catholic School on Saturday afternoon, the Kingston Grenadiers scored a 30-7 victory over Halton Cowboys.
Joshua Roberts tallied the lone Cowboys majors and rushed for 119 yards on 17 carries. Damian Lee led the Cowboys defence with eight solo and five assisted tackles in the loss.
TORONTO THUNDER 21, CUMBERLAND PANTHERS 0:
On Saturday afternoon at Mary Ward Catholic School, Kavantye Bailey scored two touchdowns and rushed for 121 yard on 22 carries as the Toronto Thunder earned a 21-0 shutout victory over Cumberland Panthers.
Elijah Blake completed 13 passes in 20 attempts for 146 yards and a passing touchdown. Shedler Fervius added three PAT’s in the win.
On defence, Sevion DaCosta led the way as he caught an interception as well as seven solo and six assisted tackles.
OTTAWA MYERS RIDERS 43, YORK SIMCOE BUCS 28:
At St Maximilian Kolbe CHS, Jean-Paul Cimankinda was unstoppable as he tallied five majors and rushed for 302 yards on 23 majors as the Ottawa Myers Riders were victorious over York Simcoe Bucs 43-28.
Hayden Tripp rushed for 101 yards on nine carries for the Myers Riders. Owen Clement was successful on six conversion attempts and added a rouge.
As for the Bucs, Jordan Torres scored two touchdowns and added 108 yards on eight receptions. Nathan Sherard tallied a major and racked up 74 yards on five receptions. Moreover, Troy Campbell chipped in with 72 yards on four receptions in the loss.
Bucs pivot Ben Langlois completed 26 passes on 45 attempts for 302 yards and four passing touchdowns.
METRO TORONTO WILDCATS 20, WEST DURHAM DOLPHINS 15:
On Saturday at Pine Ridge High School, the Metro Toronto Wildcats pulled out a 20-15 win over West Durham Dolphins.
For the Dolphins, William Rock completed 12 passes in 22 attempts for 168 yards. Keyon Jamieson-Hanson amassed 72 yards on four receptions. Michael Georgiopoulos added three PAT’s in the loss.
Cristian Claros-Ayala caught an interception, recorded a sack as well as added six solo and 10 assisted tackles to lead the Dolphins defence.
NIAGARA SPEARS 31, BRAMPTON BULLDOGS 14:
At Chinguacousy Park on Saturday, Cole Burniston scored a touchdown and rushed for 138 yards on 10 carries as the Niagara Spears earned a 31-14 victory over Brampton Bulldogs.
Maksym Nazartchyk tallied a major and rushed for 97 yards in the win. Jacob Andrews scored on a 61 yard touchdown punt return. Hayden Riley added two field goals (35 yard, 20 yard), three PAT’s and a rouge.
Malex Cameron led the Bulldogs as he caught three interceptions, including one that he returned for a touchdown, two solo and two assisted tackles.
CAMBRIDGE LIONS 31, HAMILTON IRONMEN 7:
At Jacob Hespeler Field, Elvis Sanchez scored two touchdowns and rushed for 160 yards on 17 carries to lead the Cambridge Lions to a 31-7 win over Hamilton Ironmen.
Andrew Ager added two field goals (22 yard, 18 yard) and three PAT’s in the win. Jack Hinsperger led the defence with seven solo and six assisted tackles for the Lions.
ONTARIO FOOTBALL CONFERENCE (OFC):
FOREST CITY THUNDERBIRDS 38, SARNIA STURGEON 0:
Player and Game stats not available at press time
PETERBOROUGH WOLVERINES 34, HURONIA STALLIONS 0:
The Wolverines who are now 3-0 were able to play well especially on defense in shutting down the Stallions and grinding out a solid ground game to gain the victory. The offense lead by OPC Cameron Gilmore scoring 3 TD’s and single TD’s by Chase Batley and Nick Clarkin with Keegan Crough converting on 4 PAT kicks was very effective in controlling the game. The JV’s will host the Clarington Knights this Saturday June 13 in a 6 pm game at TASS.
GUELPH JR GRYPHONS 9, CHATHAM-KENT COUGARS 0:
Player and Game stats not available at press time
NORTH HALTON CRIMSON TIDE 72, CLARINGTON KNIGHTS 8:
Player and Game stats not available at press tine
HAMILTON HURRICANES 9, BRANTFORD BISONS 0:
RECAP AND GAME SUMMARY BOTH BY JOHN METCALFE
The Junior Varsity squad earned a victory without hitting the gridiron. The Bison withdrawal from League play moved them to 3-0 and coupled with their bye for Niagara Storm’s folding after Week 1, the J V ‘Canes will host Guelph on June 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Ron Joyce Stadium.
TORONTO JR. ARGOS 28, VAUGHAN REBELS 0:
Player and Game stats not available at press time
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