The Ontario Varsity Football League kicks off its playoffs in all three divisions this weekend and the Etobicoke Eagles, which play out of Centennial Stadium, have qualified in two of them – in senior and junior varsity divisions.
The senior varsity team earned a bye through the opening weekend with a 6-2 record.
The junior varsity team wrapped up its season with a 5-3 record (including one overtime loss). While that wasn’t quite good enough to earn the weekend off, it earned them the next best thing – home-field advantage.
The Eagles will therefore host the Scarborough-based Toronto Thunder, who also finished at 5-3 (but with one less point) this Saturday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Stadium.
Of note, here, is that Etobicoke receiver Nathaniel Pino of Weston CI tied for first in terms of average receptions (26.2 yards per catch) and second in terms of total yards (576 yards on 22 catches).
On the other hand, the Thunder boasts highly touted local running back Jayde Rowe who ended the regular season as the top rusher in terms of average carry, earning 8.8 yards per carry. He totaled 1,060 yards on 121 carries (and was second in terms of total yards). He suited up for Agincourt CI in the fall.
The peewee Eagles did not qualify for the playoffs with a 3-5 record.
For more info log onto our website at www.insidetoronto.com (where you’ll also find info on the Scarborough-based Toronto Thunder and the North York based Metro Toronto Wildcats) or the league website at http://www.ovflontario.com or the team website at http://www.etobicokeeagles.com
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