Here is CFCs ranking of the top 10 Varsity & Junior Varsity teams in Ontario summer football and playoff predictions from both the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) & the Ontario Football Conference (OFC). These two leagues do not play against one another during the regular or playoff seasons. The OFC played their championship games last weekend and the OVFL are in their semifinals.
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VARSITY (Under 20)
1. (2) Ottawa Myers Riders (OVFL) – [9-0]
2. (5) Twin Cities Predators (OFC) – [10-1]
3. (3) Hamilton Ironmen (OVFL) – [8-1]
4. (1) Essex Ravens (OVFL) – [8-1]
5. (7) Toronto Thunder (OVFL) – [8-2*]
6. (6) Burlington Stampeders (OFC) – [9-1]
7 (10) Mississauga Warriors (OVFL) – [6-4]
8. (4) Sault Ste. Marie Sabercats (OVFL) – [7-3]
9. (9) Ottawa Cumberland Panthers (OVFL) – [6-4]
10. (8) Metro Toronto Wildcats (OVFL) – [6-3]
Honourable Mentions:
Brampton Bulldogs (OVFL), Niagara Spears (OVFL), Kingston Grenadiers (OVFL), Huronia Stallions (OFC)
* Toronto Thunder defeated Etobicoke Eagles in week 1 action in overtime 36 to 30 but the game was forfeited due to ‘ineligible player participation’ – Etobicoke is awarded a 20 to 0 victory
PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS (Last weeks record 3 & 2 & overall – 7-4)
OVFL
Toronto Thunder @ Ottawa Myers Riders
Saturday August 13th – 6 pm – Minto Field
The Thunders only ‘non-forfeit’ loss of the year was to the Riders in week 4 by a score of 15 to 0. In that game the Thunder were the hometeam. Line play and ‘big plays’ may be the difference maker in this one. If the Riders can limit the Thunder big play ability they will come out victorious because they should hold the edge in line play. A shoot-out is in favour of the Thunder.
Riders 19 Thunder 17
Mississauga Warriors @ Hamilton Ironmen
Sunday August 14th – 4:30 pm – Ron Joyce Stadium (McMaster)
Note: Originally reported as 1pm
Both teams are coming off last minute / overtime victories which should give them equal emotional maturity to ‘bank on’ when the going gets tough in this game. The Ironmen walked away with 32 to 19 victory over the Warriors in week 4 in Mississauga. CLICK HERE for link to that game article.
In that game special teams were a major concern for the Warriors. Both teams came out slow with an Ironmen 8 to 0 halftime lead the result. Quarterback play may be the difference in this one. Both Warrior QB Aaron Clarke and Ironmen QB Alex Hill will need to use their legs to get their teams some important first downs.
Ironmen 23 Warriors 19
JUNIOR VARSITY (U17)
1. (1) Ottawa Myers Riders (OVFL) – [9-0]
2. (2) Burlington Stampeders (OFC) – [11-0]
3. (3) Mississauga Warriors (OVFL) – [9-1]
4. (4) Toronto Thunder (OVFL) – [8-2]
5. (6) Cambridge Lions (OVFL) – [7-2]
6. (5) Hamilton Ironmen (OVFL) – [7-2]
7. (8) Essex Ravens (OVFL) – [7-3]
8. (7) Niagara Spears (OVFL) – [5-4]
9. (9) Cumberland Panthers (OVFL) – [6-4]
10. (10) Pickering Dolphins (OVFL) – [4-5]
Honourable Mention:
Oshawa Hawkeyes (OVFL), Twin Cities Predators (OFC), Brampton Bulldogs (OVFL), Huronia Stallions (OFC)
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PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS (Last weeks record 5-0 & overall – 9-2)
JUNIOR VARSITY
Toronto Thunder @ Ottawa Myers Riders
Saturday August 13th – 3 pm – Minto Field
Myers Riders have been unbeatable all year. The Riders walloped the Thunder in week 4 by a score of 63 to 9. This game won’t be the same but the Riders should win with the depth of Talent. QB play will be important and the Riders have the best one in the league with Michael Arruda. If the Riders can shut down Thunder receiver Dejaun Martin they should cruise to victory.
Riders 29 Thunder 17
Mississauga Warriors @ Cambridge Lions
Friday August 12th – 8 pm – Jacob Hespeler
This one is a rematch of a week 3 match up that saw the Warriors win 21 to 10. The Warriors boost an athletic group that can strike at any time. The Lions have a more methodical approach, bolstered by the top front 7 in JV football. Receivers Adam Mueller (Lions) and Trey Ivey (Warriors) should have big games in this one as both teams have some holes in the back end. Defensive secondary play and Quarterbacking will be the difference.
Warriors 28 Lions 25
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