The playoffs are now only a couple of weeks away and last week saw some interesting results to say the least. The Burlington Stampeders retain the number one ranking and did so with gusto last weekend hammering the defending OFC champs 56-14 in their own house. Exacting a measure of revenge for last year’s playoff loss the Stamps led wire to wire, setting up a season ending showdown with Guelph, in a battle of unbeaten OFC South clubs to decide the first place.
In the OVFL all the #CFC10 teams won over the weekend setting up a wild final two weeks in both leagues. No doubt all eyes this weekend will be on The London/Cambridge game at Laurier University as first place and more could be on the line. So with playoffs around the corner, here are the Week 8 #CFC10 JV Summer Rankings.
JUNIOR VARSITY (UNDER 17) TOP TEN RANKINGS – WEEK 8 (previous week’s ranking in parenthesis)
1) BURLINGTON STAMPEDERS (1) 5-0 OFCΒ (won 56-14 @ Hamilton Hurricanes) What was billed the game of the week was over before it started. In a total show of force the Stampeders showed why they are the top ranked JV team in the province thumping the Hurricanes 56-14. Burlington was up 14-0 after just over five minutes and took a 42-7 lead to the locker room at the half. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke went off going 19 of 25 for 343 and 5 TD strikes.Β Next up: @ #5 Guelph
2) LONDON JUNIOR MUSTANGS (2) 7-0 OVFL (won 28-13 @ Etobicoke) Chase Brown rushed for 199 and two scores in the ‘Stangs road win. Whenever there is a discussion about OVFL JV defensive MVP, the conversation has to include the name Daniel Valente. Valente once again was everywhere registering seven tackles and a pick. The Jr. Mustangs can clinch first in the Adam with a win next week against 8th ranked Cambridge. Next up: @ #8 Cambridge
3) OTTAWA MYERS RIDERS (3) 6-0 OVFL (won 37-22 @ Cumberland) We said that JP Cimankinda can take over a game and that he did. When the dust settled Cimankinda had blasted Cumberland for 342 yards on 43 CARRIES.Β Next up: @ Metro Toronto
4) PETERBOROUGH WOLVERINES (4) 7-0 OFC (won 55-3 @ Sudbury) Nick Clarkin was the man of the day for the Wolverines housing the opening kickoff and following that up with a 114 yard punt return for six. Next up @ Toronto Jr. Argos
5) GUELPH JR GRYPHONS (5) 6-0 OFC (won 51-6 vs. Forest City)Β Next up: vs. #1 Burlington
6) NIAGARA SPEARS (6) 4-1 OVFL (won 37-21 @ Hamilton Ironmen) Niagara stormed back from a 21-9 halftime deficitΒ Next up: vs. SSM
7) TORONTO THUNDER (10) 6-1 OVFL (won 34-16 vs. Durham West)Β OVFL beware, this is a VERY dangerous team to face in the playoffs and the Thunder should be right in the mix. Shelder Fervious caught four passes for 110 yards and two majors in the win.Β Next up: @ Kingston
8) CAMBRIDGE LIONS (8) 5-1 OVFL (won 58-15 @ Mississauga) Elvis Sanchez scored four touchdowns and averaged 10.1 yards a carry in the win.Β Next up: vs. #2 London
9) NORTH HALTON CRIMSON TIDE (9) 6-1 OFC (won 21-17 vs Oakville) The Crimson Tide knock off the Titans for the second week in a row. Next up: @ Sudbury
10) HAMILTON HURRICANES (7) 3-2 OFC (lost 56-14 vs. Burlington)Β Next up: @ Twin Cities
***Honourable Mention***Β Cumberland Panthers (OVFL), Toronto Jr. Argos (OFC),
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