LOSSA (Durham): Wilson in finals 7 years running, Trinity with miracle comeback

Tier One Senior

Semi-final Playoffs

Thursday, November 1st

Donald A. Wilson 32, Pickering 6
Led by the tandem of CJ Stephens (photo) and Andrew Smith, the Gators have reached the Tier I championship for a seventh consecutive season defeating Pickering 32-6.  For the third straight year and fourth time in five years, their opponent will be Holy Trinity.  Wilson holds a two to one advantage in the three previous championship meetings.
First Quarter
04:28 Donald A. Wilson TD CJ Stephens (37 yd run), C Christian Rose
Second Quarter
10:26 Pickering TD Tyree Burke (62 yd fumble recovery)
05:20 Donald A. Wilson TD Andrew Smith (17 yd run); 2ptC Manny Quainoo (pass)
01:08 Donald A. Wilson TD George Papadakos (1 yd run), C Christian Rose
Third Quarter
00:00 Donald A. Wilson TD CJ Stephens (28 yd run), C Christian Rose
Fourth Quarter
05:40 Donald A. Wilson FG Christian Rose (22 yd)
Wilson: CJ Stephens 2TD; Andrew Smith TD; George Papadakos TD; Manny Quainoo 2PtC; Christian Rose FG, 3C
Pickering: Tyree Burke TD

Holy Trinity 28, Paul Dwyer 27
During week two, the Titans surrendered a sixteen point lead in the final three minutes to fall to the Saints 35-30.  Playing the Saints for the third time this season, the Titans turned the tables scoring twenty unanswered points in the final three quarters to prevail by one point and advance to the Tier I finals this Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Trinity: Tyler Forrester TD; Mike Shepley TD; Derek Cyr TD; Joe Mastromarco FG, 3C; Mitch McKnight SFT; Jon Codrington 2S
Dwyer: Ryan Dixon 2TD; Marcus Maloney TD; Jordan Duncan TD; Mike Fadalti 3C

 

Tier Two Senior

Semi-final Playoffs

Friday, November 2nd

Sinclair 7, Ajax 3
In a defensive struggle, the Celtics on a failed third and touchdown attempt received a reprieve when a Ram defender was called for pass interference.  With the ball placed on the one yard line, Sanjay Francis would carry the ball over the goal line as the Celtics overcame a 3-0 deficit.  The win advances the Celtics to the championship final.
First Quarter
No scoring
Second Quarter
11:51 Ajax FG Brad Till (34 yd)
01:01 Sinclair TD Sanjay Francis (1 yd run), C Dylan Lee
Third Quarter
No scoring
Fourth Quarter
No scoring
Sinclair: Sanjay Francis TD; Dylan Lee C
Ajax: Brad Till FG

St. Mary 33, O’Neill 1
The remarkable turnaround season for the Monarchs continued as they shut down the potent O’Neill offense, allowing only a rouge by Brandon Costello on a kick off.  The win advances St. Mary to the league championship Thursday night at Oshawa Civic (7:00 p.m.) against Sinclair.  St. Mary scoring details were unavailable at press time.

Quarter-final Playoffs

Tuesday, October 30th

St. Mary 37, Eastdale 0
Tyler DeCarios posted thirteen scoring points with three field goals and four point-afters on touchdowns by Raishaun Provo, Damien Lombardi, Carmen Scala and Matt Boujos.  With the shutout, St. Marys fourth in five games, the Monarchs advance to the Varsity/Tier II semi-finals.
St. Mary: Tyler DeCarios 3FG, 4C; Raishaun Provo TD; Damien Lombardi TD; Carmen Scala TD; Matt Boujos TD

Sinclair 21, Notre Dame 0
The Sinclair Celtics booked a semi-final date with Ajax as they turned back an injury depleted lineup from Notre Dame.  Tre Ducasse, Paul Watkins and Garrett Arsenault each reached the house once while Jordan Kotyluk added a two point convert and Dylan Lee kicked a convert.  The Celtics advance to play Ajax in semi-final action.
Sinclair: Tre Ducasse TD, Paul Watkins TD, Garrett Arsenault TD, Jordan Kotyluk 2ptC, Dylan Lee C

O’Neill 53, Uxbridge 14
Trey Campbell and Dylan Hall combined for five O’Neill touchdowns at the Red Hawks eliminated the Tigers from post season play.  Patrick Kepa and Matt Cox each posted one touchdown while Brendan Costello added eleven kicking points.  Callen Hageman and Matt Edwards, each with one touchdown, replied for Uxbridge.
O’Neill: Trey Campbell 3TD; Dylan Hall 2TD; Patrick Kepa TD; Matt Cox TD; Brendan Costello FG, 7C, S
Uxbridge: Callen Hageman TD, 2C; Matt Edwards TD

Ajax 19, St. Stephen 14
Trailing 14-13, a turnover on downs late in the fourth quarter gave the Rams one last chance.  They responded with two pass completions, the second of which saw the ball placed on the one yard line due to a penalty following the play.  Tommy Kemp’s one yard plunge gave Ajax their first lead of the game with only 29 seconds remaining.
First Quarter
09:41 St. Stephen TD Matt Peters (2 yd run),  C Matt Peters
03:15 St. Stephen TD Kyle Rideout (1 yd run),  C Matt Peters
Second Quarter
08:31 Ajax TD Bradley Benedetto (9 yd run), C Brad Till
Third Quarter
06:25 Ajax TD Bradley Benedetto (10 yd run)
Fourth Quarter
00:29 Ajax TD Tommy Kemp (1 yd run)
Ajax: Bradley Benedetto 2TD; Tommy Kemp TD; Brad Till C
St. Stephen: Matthew Peters TD, 2C; Kyle Rideout TD

 

Tier One Junior

Semi-final Playoffs

Results: Thursday, November 1st

Holy Trinity 34, Donald A. Wilson 27
Trailing by twenty-one with just over three minutes remaining, a furious fourth quarter comeback by the three time defending champions fell just short when Josh Ritchie intercepted a Gator pass deep in Titans territory in the final minute. Six turnovers (four interceptions, two fumbles) by Wilson played a prominent role in the outcome.
First Quarter
08:41 Holy Trinity TD Mikey Akeson (47 yd run); 2ptC Nathan Jones (run)
Second Quarter
10:22 Holy Trinity TD Nathan Jones (3 yd run); 2ptC Nathan Jones (run)
04:21 Donald A. Wilson TD Jordan Grimes (102 yd punt return), C Bailey Jamrik
00:14 Holy Trinity TD Alex Olay (13 yd run); 2ptC Nathan Jones (run)
Third Quarter
06:26 Donald A. Wilson TD Jordan Grimes (1 yd run), C Bailey Jamrik
03:25 Holy Trinity TD Nathan Jones (3 yd run); 2ptC Alex Olay (run)
Fourth Quarter
08:41 Holy Trinity SFT Stan Knowlton (end zone tackle)
03:12 Donald A. Wilson TD Daiten Rhone (44 yd pass); C Bailey Jamrik
01:33 Donald A. Wilson TD Shane Nadeau-Wizzard (55 yd fumble recovery)
Trinity: Nathan Jones 2TD, 3 2PtC Alex Olay TD, 2PtC; Mikey Akeson TD; Stan Knowlton SFT
Wilson: Jordan Grimes 2TD; Daiten Rhone TD; Shane Nadeau-Wizzard TD; Bailey Jamrik 3C

Pickering 14, Paul Dwyer 7
Pickering has advanced to the Junior championship, on Saturday November 7th (12:00 p.m. start) for a league record twentieth time as they escaped with a narrow seven point victory over the Paul Dwyer Saints.  The Trojans dynamic duo of Justice Johnson and Darnell Jarrett each scored majors while Keegan Brand replied for the Saints.  
Pickering: Justice Johnson TD, 2C; Darnell Jarrett TD
Dwyer: Keegan Brand TD; Jordan Baronet C

Tier Two Junior

Semi-final Playoffs

Results: Friday, November 2nd

Ajax 34, Eastdale 19
The Rams have advanced to the Tier II Junior championship on Thursday, November 8th (5:00 p.m. kickoff).  Their opponents will be fellow Ajax based school J. Clarke Richardson. Three players had two touchdown games: Zach White and Trey Humes for Ajax and Aaron Young for Eastdale.  Rams Tristen Wilson added four converts.
Ajax: Zach White 2TD; Trey Humes 2TD; Jade Williams TD; Tristen Wilson 4C
Eastdale: Aaron Young 2TD; Chris Desouza TD; Sebastien Malette C

J. Clarke Richardson 33, St. Stephen 0
The pounding running style of George Goudogianis proved to be too much for the Royals to handle as the second seeded Richardson Storm qualified for the Tier II championship.  Goudogianis tallied three touchdowns. Quarterback J’van Manhertz and Tevin Lawrence each had one while Tyler Knights-Rocheleau kicked two converts.
St. Stephen: George Goudogianis 3TD, S; J’van Manhertz TD; Tevin Lawrence TD; Tyler Knights-Rocheleau 2C

Quarter-final Playoffs

Tuesday, October 30th

St. Stephen 14, Uxbridge 13
Tyler McNicholl converted both Royals touchdowns, one by himself and one by Evan Reece, which gave the Royals a slim one point margin of victory over the Tigers.  Erich Milne, who was held off the scoresheet for the first three games of the season, scored both Uxbridge touchdowns to finish the year with eleven majors. 
St. Stephen: Tyler McNicholl TD, 2C; Evan Reece TD
Uxbridge: Erich Milne 2TD, C

Eastdale 34, O’Neill 20
For the second time in a week, the Eagles defeated the Red Hawks.  This win secured Eastdale a berth in the semi-finals against the top seeded Ajax.  Eastdale touchdowns were scored by Aaron Young with four, which boosted his seasons total to fifteen, and Anthony Barbetta. Isaiah Mottley led the Red Hawks with two majors.
Eastdale: Aaron Young 4TD; Anthony Barbetta TD; Sebastien Malette 2ptC, 2C
O’Neill: Isaiah Mottley 2TD; Phil Cooper-Smith TD; Liam Jose TD; Julio Oliveros 2C