Game summary and stats courtesy of John Metcalfe
On Saturday morning at Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton, Team Central scored 21 unanswered points en route to a 48-35 victory over Team West in the Ontario Prospect Challenge (OPC) Sophomore game.
At halftime, Team Central held a 33-21 advantage over Team West.
Photo credit: Ebony Goodridge
Team Central amassed 204 rushing yards on 24 carries whereas Team West had 81 yards on 21 carries. However, Team West led in total passing yards with 355 while Team Central had 264 yards.
Each team had 19 first downs. Team Central turned over the ball four times on downs while Team West did so three times.
Kiondre Smith, receiver for Team Central was named Big Kahuna Sports Company Game MVP. Meeanwhile, Team Central running back Adre Simmonds was chosen as Spalding Offensive Player of the Game while Team Central defensive back Aiden Alli was Russell Athletics’ Defensive Player of the Game.
Photo credit: Ebony Goodridge
2016 Ontario Prospect Challenge – Sophomore Game Summary
Team Central 48 vs. Team West 35
Note – due to numbers not being visible on jerseys, only team stats able to be recorded
Qtr. Team Time Play Convert Running
1st West 30 yard pass and run Good W 7-0
1st Cent 14 yard run no good W 7-6
1st West 17 yard pass and run Good W 14-6
2nd Cent 21 yard pass and run 2 pt. run 14-14
2nd Cent 5 yard run Good C 21-14
2nd Cent 4 yard pass 2 pt. no good C 27-14
2nd West 24 yard pass and run Good C 27-21
2nd Cent 25 yard pass and run 2 pt. no good C 33-21
4th Cent 34 yard run 2 pt. pass C 41-21
4th West 2 yard run Good C 41-28
4th Cent 30 yard pass and run Good C 48-28
4th West 18 yard pass and run Good C 48-35
TEAM STATS
Central West
Rushing (att.-yds.) 24-204 21-84
Passing Yards 264 355
– Team Losses -22 -28
Net Offence 446 411
First Downs 19 19
Return Yards 0 0
Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-1
Interceptions by 1 0
Turnover on Downs 4 3
Penalties-Yards 9-57 7-64
GAME AWARDS
Russell Athletics Defensive Player of the Game Aiden Alli – Central
Spalding Offensive Player of the Game Adre Deonte Simmonds – Central
Big Kahuna Sport Company Game MVP Kiondre Smith – Central
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