#CFC50 Games of the week (Ontario) PREVIEW [Playoffs]: Things get real in Ontario as every #CFC50 team enters playoff mode

We will be covering the #CFC50 PLAYOFF Games for Ontario. While this will be generally geared towards the #CFC50 ranked teams, we want to hear from you if there are great rivalry games or exciting matchups, regardless of tier or division, that we aren’t aware of. Send us a ‘heads up’ by Tuesday each week and we’ll see what we can do: [email protected].

*Note: Some information was not available at press time. It will be added as it becomes available.

….and now let’s get to it with this week’s #CFC50 PLAYOFF Games PREVIEW

 

(Feature photo courtesy of Gord Bowes, Nelson Lords and St. Catharines Standard)

No. 1 W. F. Herman Green Griffins (6-0) v.s Massey (4-3)
Semifinals
Thursday, November 10th at 7:00pm
After a quiet couple of weeks for the top team in the nation, the Herman Green Griffins get set to take on the Massey Mustangs as they begin their march towards Tim Hortons Field. It has been a long time since these two last met on the field, which was on opening day when the Green Griffins asserted their dominance in a 42-0 victory, but of course that doesn’t matter much now as all past results get thrown out the window. Massey will need to come prepared to stop a fiery offence led by #CFC100 two-way star Quintin Seguin and quarterback Michael Beale, while also finding a way to put some points up on the board versus a Herman defence who have allowed just 15 points all season.

No. 3 A. N. Meyer Marauders (6-0)
Bye week.

Photo courtesy of Gerry Graham

No. 6 Cardinal Newman Cardinals (6-0) v.s Bishop Ryan (4-3)
Semifinals
Friday, November 11th at 5:00pm
How much more can you add to a rivalry? After battling it out for the Father Cote Cup earlier in the season, there will be a lot more than just bragging rights on the line as the Cardinal Newman Cardinals takes on the Bishop Ryan Celtics with a spot in the finals up for grabs. After watching #CFC100 Jacob Patten lead the way for Bishop Ryan in the quarterfinals, the simple question heading into this game is whether or not Newman will be able to limit Patten’s production under centre. The Celtics will be staring down a similar problem on defence, facing the monumental task of shutting down running back Nicholas Petermann and quarterback Jordan Rimac who have led the way for a versatile attack all season. With the first result ending in a 42-0 blowout in favour of Newman, it’ll be an uphill climb for Bishop Ryan who hopes to score a win in this rivalry for the first time in a long time.

No. 10 St. Roch Ravens (7-0) v.s St. Marguerite d’Youville (4-3)
Semifinals
Thursday, November 10th at 12:00pm
This one may end up being closer than some anticipate as the St. Roch Ravens get set for a semifinals collision with St. Marguerite d’Youville. It has been a story of what ifs for d’Youville this season after dropping close games to former #CFC50 Lorne Park, #CFC50 St. Marcellinus, and another to St. Roch just a short few weeks ago. There is no denying that they have the hearts of champions, but the task at hand may be to much to ask going up against quarterback Deandre Rose and a Ravens’ offence that can hang with the best of them on their worst day. With Joojo Paintsil, Dante Waite and Juwan Jeffrey jetting around, it’s still an unknown whether any team can find a way to match the speed St. Roch displays on offence.

No. 11 Huron Heights Warriors (6-0) v.s King City (3-2)
Semifinals
Friday, November 11th at 2:00pm
It’s hard to imagine that King City will challenge the status quo as they prepare to throw down with perennial powerhouse Huron Heights in the semifinals. To say that the Warriors have been playing with confidence would be a massive understatement, with the scoreboard in their last three games reading 62-0, 62-7 and 69-0. King City didn’t fair much better earlier in the year dropping a 55-7 decision to Huron Heights, and will be in for another long day trying to corral a talented lineup highlighted by #CFC100 Danny McWhirter and Aiden Mielczarek.

The #WCSSAA football championship is Saturday afternoon @JacobHespeler in Cambridge. Jacob Hespeler vs @SJAMHighlanders 1:00pm kickoff.

— Darren Stevenson (@DarrenStevenson) November 9, 2016

No. 13 Jacob Hespeler Hawks (7-0) v.s Sir John A. MacDonald (5-2)
WCSSAA Finals
Saturday, November 12th at 5:00pm
After defeating Grand River 35-0 in the semifinals, Jacob Hespeler now look to secure their fourth straight WCSSAA title as they take on Sir John A. MacDonald. With talent draped all over the field including Devante Hudson and Xavier Pineda , the Highlanders will need to stand tall going up against a Hespeler offence who have averaged 42.4 points per game.

No. 16 Nelson Lords (6-0) v.s Georgetown (5-1-1)
Semifinals
Friday, November 11th at 2:00pm
Sometimes a break can be just want the doctor ordered, and the Nelson Lords hope that holds true as they jump back into the thick of things with a semifinals matchup with Georgetown. Yes it has been a little while since they’ve seen the field, but it’s not likely that Will Corby, Zach Ihasz, and quarterback Jared Currie have forgotten how to play football, and the trio should be heavily involved in jump starting the Lords’ offence early. Georgetown will need to use the momentum from last week’s quarterfinals win to hopefully catch Nelson flat footed, which will be much easier said than done.

No. 17 Catholic Central Crusaders (6-0) v.s St. Thomas Aquinas (4-2)
Semifinals
Friday, November 11th at 1:30pm
Catholic Central prepare to stake their claim as the best team in London as they take on St. Thomas Aquinas in the semifinals. Keep an eye on #CFC100 Daniel Valente in this one who has heated up over the last couple weeks playing an instrumental role on both offence and defence. Some other players that St. Thomas Aquinas will need to key on in order to have a chance will be quarterback Jake Beukeboom and Matthew McGillvray.

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— South Football (@SouthFBall) November 8, 2016

No. 18 South Lions (6-0) v.s A. B. Lucas (5-1)
Semifinals
Thursday, November 10th at 11:30am
It’s yet to be seen if anybody in London can challenge South’s supremacy, but this certainly could be the week as the Lions take on former #CFC50 A. B. Lucas in the semifinals. An A. B. Lucas defence who have allowed just 8.3 points per game will be in deep trying to limit the Lions’ offensive attack that features quarterback Ethan Martin and running back Nick Morello. Watch for Dawson Elliot and Richard Morris to roam around on a South defence who pitched five shutouts this season.

No. 19 St. Thomas More Knights (5-1) v.s Cathedral (5-2)
Semifinals
Friday, November 11th at 3:00pm
Earning an unofficial bye week after St. Jean Brebeuf forfeited their quarterfinals matchup, St. Thomas More will be well rested when they take on a scrappy crew from Cathedral in the semifinals. Cathedral will need to find a way to keep up with a quick offence featuring #CFC100 Michael Chris-Ike and Edgerrin Williams after getting shutout 25-0 by the Knights back in September.

No. 20 Holy Names Knights (5-1) v.s Kennedy (5-2)
Semifinals
Thursday, November 10th at 4:00pm
Hungry for another shot at #CFC50 Herman in the finals, Holy Names will need to first take care of business in the semis as they prepare to battle a gritty squad from Kennedy. Other than some turbulence in their only loss versus Herman, the Knights have cruised through the regular season making quick work of the rest of the division averaging just 6 points again per contest. The last time these two met, #CFC100 Inho Choi was able to slice through the Kennedy defence throwing two touchdown passes, while Zach Herzog found his way to the end zone for two rushing majors in a 46-6 victory. With some help from Aramis Stavridis and Marcus Williams-Cooper, watch for Herzog and Choi to make a huge impact on offence once again.

Coach Casasanta @Gryph28John had a great day Recruiting @dmchsofficial recruiting the #NextGryphon Great Job today Hayden, Michael & Travis pic.twitter.com/8kUPQjTOjn

— Gryphon Football (@GryphonFootball) November 9, 2016

No. 21 Denis Morris Reds (8-0) v.s Blessed Trinity (4-3)
Semifinals
Wednesday, November 9th at 1:00pm
Denis Morris would not be denied as they punched their tickets to the finals with a 26-0 victory over Blessed Trinity earlier in the week.

UPDATED: Denis Morris defeated Blessed Trinity 26-0, and will go on to play St Paul next week in the final.

No. 23 Etobicoke Rams (6-0)
Quarterfinals bye

No. 25 Corpus Christi Longhorns (6-0) v.s Holy Trinity (5-1)
Semifinals
Friday, November 11th at 2:30pm
With a spot in the HSSAA finals hanging in the balance, Corpus Christi brace themselves for a semifinals standoff against former #CFC50 Holy Trinity. The biggest question heading into this one will be whether a Longhorns defence who have averaged just 3.2 points against per game will be able to hold off a Holy Trinity offence who have averaged 39.6 per game.

Photo courtesy of Soo Today

No. 26 Superior Heights Steelhawks (9-0) v.s 42. St. Charles Cardinals (8-0)
NOSSA Semifinals
Saturday, November 12th at 2:00pm
It’s never an easy task making it out of Northern Ontario, but that is the challenge at hand as Superior Heights get ready to take on St. Charles in a juicy #CFC50 showdown. This should be a competitive matchup with Noah Grigg commanding the Steelhawks offence, and Nathan Rivet lining up under centre for the Cardinals, setting up a quarterback duel that should carry the storyline throughout this game.

No. 27 St. Joan of Arc Knights (6-0)
Quarterfinals bye

No. 32 St. Marcellinus Spirit (6-1) v.s Lorne Park (5-2)
Semifinals
Thursday, November 10th at 12:00pm
Featuring two teams who are tough to separate on paper, it will be a race to finish line as St. Marcellinus look to bypass Lorne Park en route to the ROPSSAA finals. With running back Kevin Wong leading the way, the Spirit offence will look to keep pace with their season average of 32.1 points per game.

District 10 Finals – By The Numbers#LionPride? | #D10Football pic.twitter.com/6QWvTXQrLh

— St. James Football (@StJamesLionsFB) November 8, 2016

No. 34 St. James Lions (6-0) v.s Guelph CVI (5-1)
District 10 Finals
Friday, November 11th at 7:00pm
With a chance to go down in history as the first St. James team to bring home a District 10 title, tensions will be high with Guelph CVI having a very different set of plans in mind. Tanner Nelmes has carried the load for the Lions scoring five touchdowns in their last two games, but it will take a complete team effort if they want to cement their legacy as one of the best teams to ever dawn St. James’ uniforms.

No. 36 St. Peter Knights (5-1) v.s St. Matthew (5-1)
AAA Finals
Saturday, November 12th at 2:00pm
This is the rubber match everybody has been waiting for in Ottawa, as St. Peter gets set to do battle with St. Matthew one last time with all the chips stacked in the middle of the table. To put it in simple terms, your guess is as good as mine about who will come out on top in this one. If you apply an aggregate score to the two game season series, you end up with St. Peter holding a slight 50-48 advantage, which tells you all you need to know about this hotly contested matchup.

WAY TO BRING HOME THE GOLD BOYS????????? pic.twitter.com/lUmdMM1msT

— St. David Athletics (@StDavidAthletic) November 5, 2016

No. 44 North Park Trojans (7-0) v.s 49. St. David Celtics (7-1)
CWOSSA playdowns
Friday, November 11th at 5:00pm
With the talent pool beginning to dwindle, only the big boys are left hanging around, setting up a massive #CFC50 showdown between North Park and St. David to kick off the CWOSSA playdowns. There is no question about the talent both of these squads have, with quarterback Justin Henderson leading the way for the Celtics, and Ethan Andrews controlling traffic under centre for the Trojans. For the winner, this will be the first of many tough battles on their way to Tim Hortons Field with a potential matchup versus #CFC50 Jacob Hespeler in the semifinals.

No. 45 St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs (5-1) v.s Bill Crothers (4-2)
Semifinals
Friday, November 11th at 2:00pm
After they won the first duel between these two by a slim 14-7 margin, St. Max will need to leave it all on the field as they take on Bill Crothers in the semifinals. The Mustangs will be looking for quarterback Ben Langlois along with receivers Nolan Lovegrove and Jack Camplin to step up in this one to secure a victory.

No. 48 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Rams (6-0) v.s Central (5-1)
Semifinals
Friday, November 11th at 11:30pm
With no past results to gauge how these two stack up, this game has the makings for some fireworks as Sir Wilfrid Laurier face off against a determined bunch from Central. If you are looking for any indicators about how this game may go, the one key difference is on defence where the Rams have allowed just 6.5 points per game, while Central has allowed 17.1.

Westdale beat Westmount 20-5 and are now 1st place going into playoffs #WeTheWest

— Westdale Athletics (@WSS_Athletics) November 3, 2016

No. 50 Westdale Warriors (6-1) v.s Saltfleet (4-3)
Semifinals
Thursday, November 10th at 2:30pm
Emerging back onto the #CFC50 with only one thought on their mind, the Westdale Warriors get ready to take on the Saltfleet Storm with their playoff lives on the line. With a long road towards the OFSAA Bowl Fest in front of them, and no plans to hand in their gear until December, the Warriors hope to make quick work of a Saltfleet team that they defeated 53-13 in the season opener.

 

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