Two more provinces declared winners over the weekend. The Harry Ainlay Titans defeated the Raymond Comets in overtime to win the Alberta (Tier 1) title. In Halifax, the Citadel Phoenix made it four in a row with a victory over the upstart Horton Griffins. On Tuesday 5 Ontario bowl champions will be declared and on Saturday B.C. will declare their champions.
The CFC ‘top 25’ high school rankings is released between Sunday at 6pm and Monday at 12 noon depending on when scores are reported.
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TOP 25
1 (1) Nelson Lords – Burlington, ON (11-0, 1-0)
Averaged 44 points in 2 wins this week. The first was over former CFC #3 Cardinal Newman of Stoney Creek (Hamilton Catholic) and the second was over Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Peel). QB Will Finch had 737 yards and 9 touchdowns in both games…add 65 yards rushing for good measure. Play St. Paul Patriots (Niagara) for the Golden Horseshoe Bowl title.
2 (2) Collège Notre-Dame Cactus – Montreal (11-1) FINAL
Louis-Philippe Normandin, Francis Baikie, and Mathieu-Louis Normandin were important in the Cactus’ Bol d’or victory over former CFC #1 Séminaire Saint-François Blizzard. The Cactus came away with a 17 to 0 victory in snowy conditions in Quebec city. Takeaways by the Cactus defense were the key to the game.
3 (5) Harry Ainlay Titans – Edmonton (14-0) FINAL
The Harry Ainlay Titans beat the Raymond Comets 21-16 in overtime to claim the Tier 1 Alberta high school provincial football final. The teams went into halftime tied 7-7, as Ainlay’s Tak Landry recovered a fumble in the Raymond endzone. A 66-yard touchdown run by the Titans’ Aundrey Webster on the first play from scrimmage of the second half restored the Harry Ainlay lead. Ainlay was unable to score late as regulation ended with the score tied 15-15. Raymond was held to a rouge on their overtime possession, before Webster finished off Ainlay’s possession with a five-yard run and claimed the Titans’ first Tier 1 title in 24 years.
4 (4) St. Paul’s Crusaders – Winnipeg (11-0) FINAL
Defeated last year’s Manitoba high school champions, Oak Park, 32 to 12 in the Manitoba final. RB Blair Mattes was a workhorse (game MVP) and defensive lineman Lucas Machado had a ‘pick six’ in the win. QB Theo Deezar had a solid game as well as placekicker/receiver Rhys Hansen who had field goals of 21, , 17, 17, and 15 yards.
5 (12) W.J. Mouat Hawks – Abbotsford, B.C. (6-1, 3-1)
Outlasted Vancouver College 14 to 13 in semi-final action. Play MT. Douglas in a rematch of a regular season game that saw the teams combined to score 100 points. Look out BC Place, another great game is coming your way.
6 (16) Mount Douglas Rams – Victoria, B.C. (6-1, 2-2)
Saving their best for last…and probably saving their stars during the season. Mount Douglas hammered former CFC #4 St. Thomas More 54 to 7. Terrell Davis, Marcus Davis, Jordan Deverill and Mason Swift were big in the victory. Terrell rushed 14 times for 163 yards and 3 TDs. Play WJ Mouat in final…rematch of a spectacular regular season game that saw the Rams lose their only game – 53 to 47. Sound like BC place is destined to have another great game.
7 (7) Séminaire Saint-François Blizzard – Saint-Augustin, Quebec (10-1) FINAL
The Blizzard lost the Bol d’or to Collège Notre-Dame Cactus 17 to 0 in Quebec City this weekend. Turnovers were the ultimate demise for the former CFC #1.
8 (8) Riffel Royals – Regina, SK (10-0) FINAL
Trailing 10 to 9 in the fourth quarter, Royals Lance Pitza’s 95-yard ‘pick six’ gave the points and momentum necessary for the Royals to win the Saskatchewan 4A provincial crown. The final score of 20 to 10 gave the Royals their first provincial crown since 2005.
9 (9) Northern Vikings- Sarnia, ON (10-0, 1-0)
Both starting QB Jon Ravenhorst and running back Tyler Annett returned from injuries and helped defeat Assumption (Brant) in the Western Bowl semi-finals. Northern held a 15 to 3 halftime lead and cruised to a 41 to 17 victory. Both players mentioned above scored TDs as did Jawon Burns, Curtis Robichaud and Jordan Huzevka (pick six). Play AB Lucas in Western Bowl finals.
10 (18) Raymond Comets – Raymond, AB (7-3) FINAL
The Harry Ainlay Titans beat the Raymond Comets 21-16 in overtime to claim the Tier 1 Alberta high school provincial football final. The teams went into halftime tied 7-7, as Raymond quarterback Brad Baker ran in a touchdown for the half’s only score. In the second half Baker evened the game with 3: 58 to go as he carried the ball on six of seven plays before running in his second touchdown of the game. Ainlay was unable to counter as regulation ended with the score tied 15-15. Raymond was held to a rouge on their overtime possession, before Webster finished off Ainlay’s possession with a five-yard run and claimed the Titans’ first Tier 1 title in 24 years.
11 (11) St. Andrew’s Saints – Aurora, ON (7-1, 2-0)
Despite missing most of their offensive line due to eligibility reasons, the Saints outlasted the King City Lions 22 to 15 in overtime. Star receiver Jamal Kett was key in the battle. His TD in triple overtime sealed the deal. The play Wilson tomorrow in the Metro Bowl.
12 (13) Bev Facey Falcons – Sherwood Park, AB (8-1-2) FINAL
Lost to Harry Ainlay Titans 17 to 16 in Alberta Tier 1 semi-finals. We will know if they are the 2nd or 3rd best Alberta team after this week’s final.
13 (11) Vancouver College Fighting Irish – Vancouver (5-2, 2-3) FINAL
Heartbreaking loss to WJ Mouat 14 to 13 in BC semi-final action. A missed extra point will be remembered but a great game will be remembered more. It was the third straight season these teams met in the Subway Bowl semi-finals.
14 (HM ) St. Paul’s – Niagara Falls (7-2)
St. Paul Patriots (Niagara Falls) took advantage of 4 interceptions on their way to a Golden Horseshoe semi-final come-from-behind victory over the Notre Dame Knights (Brampton). Ryan Niuewesteeg & Kory Kemp both had an offensive and defensive touchdown for the Patriots. Advance to Golden Horseshoe bowl against CFC #1 Nelson.
15 (19) Citadel Phoenix – Halifax (11-0) FINAL
Defeated Horton Griffins in Nova Scotia finals 29 to 17. It was the 36th win in a row for Citadel and their 4th Nova Scotia title in a row. A key late 2nd quarter defensive stand may have been the turning point in the game.
16 (17) Oak Park Raiders – Winnipeg (9-2) FINAL
Lost to St. Paul’s in Manitoba finals 32 to 12. RB Kedon Sweetney was Oak Park’s player of the game, scoring on an electrifying 59-yard touchdown run.
17 (6) St Thomas More Knights – Vancouver, BC (6-1, 3-0) FINAL
Disappointing semi-final loss to Mount Douglas by a score of 54 to 7. QB Mike Careny scored the teams only touchdown on the day.
18 (20) Donald A. Wilson Gators – Whitby (7-0)
Defeated Northern Red Knights 20 to 17 in metro bowl semi-finals. QB George Papadakos was instrumental in the victory using both his arm and legs to help his team move the chains. Play St. Andrew’s in Metro Bowl final Tuesday.
19 (24) Corpus Christi Longhorns – Burlington, ON (7-2) FINAL
Lost hard fought game to CFC #1 Nelson Lords (for the 2nd time this year). The Longhorns actually had more offensive production then the Lords but dug to big a hole to come back in the end. Aaron Veltri had 114 yards rushing in the loss. Connor Cooke chipped in with 116 yards receiving on 8 catches.
20 (3) Cardinal Newman Cardinals – Stoney Creek, ON (8-1) FINAL
Lost handily to Nelson Lords in the GHAC final 43 to 20 and proved cover 0 isn’t the way to handle Nelson QB Will Finch. Nonetheless, great season for the Cardinals.
21 (21) Bishop O’Byrne Bobcats – Calgary (7-3-1) FINAL
Lost to the Raymond Comets in Alberta Tier 1 semi-finals 27 to 21. Late comeback was not enough.
22 (22) A B Lucas Vikings – London, ON (9-1)
Leading the Parkside Stampeders by only 7 points at half in the TVRA challenge game the Vikings exploded for 37 second-half points en route to a 44 to 0 victory and a ticket to the Western Bowl against Sarnia Vikings. Ryan Noh was big running the ball and will have to come up big against Sarnia Northern.
23 (14) King City Lions – King City (8-1, 0-1) FINAL
Lost to St. Andrew’s in Metro Bowl semi-finals 22 to 15 in triple overtime. Led at halftime by a score of 1 to 0.
24 (23) Superior Heights Steelhawks – Sault Ste Marie (7-2)
The Steelhawks made it 14 in a row (NOSSA titles) for Sault Ste. Marie-based teams with a 38 to 18 victory over North Bay’s St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Bears. The victory gives the Steelhawks a birth in the Northern Bowl November 29th at 8:30am at the Rogers Center in Toronto against Sir Winston Churchill of Thunder Bay. The no-huddle spread offense in alive in the ‘Sault’.
25 tie (25) Académie Saint-Louis Arsenal – Quebec (7-4) FINAL
Lost to Séminaire Saint-François 31 to 10 in the semi-finals.
25 tie (25) Bernice MacNaughton Highlanders – Moncton (6-3) FINAL
The comeback kids won the New Brunswick high school final in front of 4000 fans (1000 more than the AUS final). The Highlanders scored 2 fourth quarter touchdowns to win the final 14 to 13 over the Tantramar Titans. The defense caused the turnovers that allowed the offense to score the winning TDs. After a 3 and 3 regular season, the Highlanders got hot at the right time. This is the Highlanders fifth provincial title since 2004.
Honorable mentions (the next 25):
NOTE: We have included 5 ‘tier 2’ teams to the honourable mention list to high light the great seasons they are having. They are not eligible for ‘top 25’ rankings. In most cases they can chose to play in top tier.
British Columbia
Notre Dame Jugglers – Vancouver (4-3, 1-2) FINAL
Alberta
Notre Dame – Calgary (8-1) FINAL
Salisbury Sabres – Sherwood Park (8-3-1) FINAL
Grande Prairie Warriors – Grand Prairie (8-3) FINAL
Austin O’Brien – Edmonton (11-1-1) **TIER 2 SPECIAL – CHAMPS – FINAL
Saskatchewan
Campbell Tartans – Regina (7-2) FINAL
Holy Cross Crusaders – Saskatoon (9-2) FINAL
Bishop James Mahoney Saints – Saskatoon (9-0) **TIER 2 SPECIAL – 3a PROV CHAMPS
Manitoba
Vincent Massey Trojans – Winnipeg (6-3) FINAL
Ontario
WESTERN
Assumption Lions – Brantford (10-1, 0-1) FINAL
JF Ross – Guelph (8-1-1) FINAL
Herman – Windsor (7-3) FINAL
SJAM – Kitchener (8-3) FINAL
GOLDEN HORSESHOE
Notre Dame Knights – Brampton, ON (8-1) FINAL
St. Thomas More – Hamilton (8-2) FINAL
METRO
Upper Canada College Blues – Toronto (5-2) FINAL
Northern – Toronto (8-2) FINAL
NATIONAL CAPITAL
Crestwood Mustangs – Peterborough (9-2)
Frontenac – Kingston (9-1)
Barrie North – Barrie (8-1) FINAL
St. Peter’s – Ottawa (7-1-1) FINAL
Arnprior – Arnprior (12-0) **TIER 2 SPECIAL – FINAL
NORTHERN
Sir Winston Churchill – Thunder Bay (7-2)
Quebec
É. sec. Curé-Antoine-Labelle les Loups – Laval, QC (6-4) FINAL
Externat St-Jean-Eudes Condors – Quebec City (6-5) FINAL
É. sec. Roger-Comtois – Quebec City (11-0) FINAL **TIER 2 SPECIAL (1B)
Philemon Wright Falcons – Gatineau (11-0) FINAL **TIER 2 SPECIAL (Div 2)
New Brunswick
Tantramar Titans – Sackville (7-2) FINAL
Nova Scotia
Horton Griffins – Wolfville (8-1-1) FINAL
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NOTES:
1) Teams eligible are in the below listing.
2) At least one team per province will be represented always.
3) We encourage your participation, feedback, and criticism.
4) All leagues go to grade 12 except for quebec which are grade 10’s and 11’s. Ontario allows grade 13 players to play. Some provinces limit the total amount of years you can participate in high school football (i.e. Nova Scotia has 3 year maximum). Most provinces are January school years with the exception of Alberta (and Nova Scotia use to be so this class is still on that schedule).
5) List is compiled by CFC high school ranking group. CFC group numbers 20 people from across Canada.
6) In brackets is last weeks ranking. NR = not ranked, HM = honarable mention, NC = No change
LEAGUES IN THE POLL
NOTE: Most provinces have more than 1 tier and therefore there are more teams in each province then what is considered in this poll.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
1) AAA Varsity – 11 man – (18 teams)
ALBERTA
1) TIER 1 (TBD)
SASKATCHEWAN
1) 4A (16 teams)
MANITOBA
1) AAA (8 teams)
ONTARIO
1) Senior / Varsity Tier 1 (TBD)
QUEBEC
1) JUVENILE AAA – DIVISION 1 (10 teams)
NEW BRUNSWICK
1) 12 MAN (11 teams)
NOVA SCOTIA
1) VARSITY (17 teams)
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