The Junior Varsity Metro Toronto Wildcats returned to their winning ways after taking down the Markham Raiders, 42-20.
The first half was very close with a 14-13 score, but the second half would be dominated by the Wildcats.
The Wildcats’ defense played extremely well, stopping the Raiders on almost every attempt. Raiders’ no. 14 Austin Gonsalves had an amazing game proving he was the most important offensive weapon. However, the Wildcats adjusted well and were able to play shut down defense for the rest of the game.
The Wildcats offense found their groove in the second half, thanks to quarterback Jack Vernon who threw for four touchdowns and 248 passing yards. On the ground, running back Tristan Moulton led the team with 17 carries and one touchdown while fellow rusher Keante Gayle added a major. Receivers Esson Hamilton and Mike Rogachevsky were unstoppable, while Blair Oelke and Zachary Joseph also contributed to the offensive effort.
The defense was led by Luc Babin and Jesse Amaral, who combined for three sacks and ten tackles. Tyree Dunn and Jerrom Ogen Rwot had interceptions to give the Wildcats more offensive opportunities.
With the win, the Wildcats move into fifth place and improve to 2-1. This Saturday, the Wildcats will play the Newmarket Bucs who are 1-2 and sit in 15th place. The Wildcats have the opportunity to keep moving up the standings with a win, but do not expect the Bucs to go down without a fight.
The game will be this Saturday at 1:00PM in Newmarket.
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