In 2013, the Prince Andrew Panthers have experienced a reversal of fortunes.
At this time last year, the Panthers were 0-6-0. After the team’s 19-10 victory over Cole Harbour High Cavaliers in Week 8 of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL), the Panthers have ended their season with a 7-1 record.
“This win versus Cole Harbour High capped off a 7-1 season for our guys,” commented Panthers Head Coach Joe Flemming after the win. “We’re very proud of the effort and pride they have taken in their program.”
Flemming said the key to the Panthers successful 2013 campaign was the performance of the team’s defensive squad.
“Both sides of the ball have been very productive for us this season, but when your defense allows an average of only eight points per game,” assessed the Panthers Head Coach. “They give you a chance to win everytime you step on the field.”
In their final game of the regular season, the Panthers offense turned in an impressive performance.
“We decided to use our run game versus Cole Harbour High and it proved successful thanks to some great offensive line work by Matt Bell and rushing by Nick Green and Jake Moore,” evaluated Flemming. “All three had a great game and so did many others, but these three really stepped up to the plate versus a very fast Cole harbour defense.”
Moreover, the two other Panthers units contributed to the victory.
“On defense, it was a well-rounded effort by our guys only allowing Cole Harbour High to score three points on offense,” said Flemming. “The others came on special teams.”
“Terrell Clayton had huge game.”
The Panthers will enjoy a bye in this final week of the regular season. Meanwhile, the Cole Harbour Cavaliers are currently 4-3-0 and will visit CFC#35 Charles P Allen Cheetahs on Friday November 1st, 2013 to their regular season finale.
Here are other results from Week 8 action from the NSSAFFL:
CITADEL PHOENIX 49, DARTMOUTH HIGH SPARTANS 0:
Six players tallied majors as the defending provincial champions Citadel Phoenix cruised to a 49-0 win over Dartmouth High Spartans.
Bradley Petrie rushed into the end zone for a 48 yard touchdown while Scott Baigent, Tyler Martin and Shaun Lund added rushing majors. Moreover, Thomas Hatfield and Ian Farrell had receiving touchdowns for the 6-1-0 Phoenix.
Pivots Byron Kavanagh and David Luke each had a passing touchdowns.
As for the Phoenix defense, Caleb Jolly caught two interceptions while Ryan Ingham and Nate Adams each caught one.
With the loss, the Spartans end 2013 with a 1-7 mark.
“We have all the respect in the world for the Dartmouth High Spartans,” commented Phoenix Co-Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Jeff Lawley. “ They have had a challenging year and were forced to play the toughest schedule of any team in NSSAF.”
“We wish them all the best in their future efforts.”
Citadel Phoenix will host the Halifax West Warriors for their regular season final on Thursday October 31st 2013 at Burnside Turf. Meanwhile, the Dartmouth High Spartans will have a bye in the final week of the season.
CFC#35 CHARLES P ALLEN CHEETAHS 67, HALIFAX WEST WARRIORS 0:
Taylor MacDonald amassed 203 rushing yards on 19 carries, scored two majors and returned a punt for a touchdown score as CFC#35 Charles P Allen Cheetahs trounced Halifax West Warriors 67-0.
Cheetahs quarterback Sean Muir had nine completions in 14 attempts for 160 passing yards and connected with Greg Hutchins, Aidan Majury and Oliver Keuhm for touchdowns. Majury also aran into the end zone for a 57 yard score while Will Chamberlain added a 34 yard rushing major for the 7-0-0 Cheetahs.
Hutchins was successful on eight conversion attempts and booted three field goals.
As for the Cheetahs defense, Jesse Boudreau led the way with 6.5 tackles while Malcom Hyde, Matt Bayne and Jay Hachey each added three tackles. Hachey recorded a sack and Giovanni Holmes caught an interception in the lopsided victory.
The Warriors are currently 4-3 on the season.
“CPA is a very good football team and we were not able to compete with them as we did not tackle well and had to many mental breakdowns and when playing a better team, you can’t do these things,” assessed Warriors Head Coach Dave Kelly after the game. “As a coach, I have to do a better job in getting us ready to play and the players have to be ready to play for four quarters no matter what the score is.”
“We have to work harder so we are better for the playoffs. My hats is off to CPA as they are a great high school football team and it showed on Friday as they never let up for four quarters.”
CFC#35 Charles P Allen Cheetahs will host Cole Harbour Cavaliers on Friday November 1st, 2013 at 7:00pm. As for the Warriors, the team will end the regular season with a Hallowe’en battle against the Citadel Phoenix on Thursday October 31st, 2013 at Burnside Turf. Kickoff is 5:00pm.
AUBURN DRIVE EAGLES 52, SYDNEY ACADEMY WILDCATS 0:
Daniel Sule tallied three majors to lead Auburn Drive Eagles to a 52-0 shutout victory over Sydney Academy Wildcats.
Marquis Diggs, Dominic Ogden, Deonte Reddick, Cory MacKey and Faris Daib all scored touchdowns for the victors. Calem Beaver racked up 200 rushing yards while rookie quarterback Colin Cluette threw five passing touchdowns and had no turnovers the entire game.
Kicker Dylan Wotten was successful on eight conversion attempts.
Defensively, Dion Thomas Hodges, Romain Willis and Tykeme Williams all played significant roles in leading the defense against the Wildcats.
“Our entire defense continues to play with great speed and intensity posting another impressive showing,” evaluated Eagles Head Coach Chris Valardo in his postgame assessment. “To single anyone out on that unit is very difficult because our front seven is really playing hard and our secondary is extremely athletic and disciplined,”
“Coach Fisher and Coach McLellan have done an outstanding job teaching these young men how to play defense. We continue to prepare for the playoffs and we look forward to this coming weekend when we will play West Kings to finish out our regular season. We are focused on getting better every week and playing smart , disciplined football”
The Eagles have 4-2-1 record while the Wildcats are 3-4 on the season.
“Sydney Academy played a very short handed game on Saturday with key starters on both sides of the ball not playing,” said Wildcats Head Coach Lorne Burke. “Auburn is a very skilled and fast team and were able to put points up quickly on the inexperienced Sydney team.”
“At 3-4 we have had our ups and downs this year and are looking for a stronger showing this weekend and expect most of our players will be back.”
Auburn Drive Eagles will host West Kings Wolverines on Saturday November 2nd, 2013 at Burnside Turf. Kickoff is 6:00pm. Sydney Academy Wildcats will square off against Northeast Kings Titans on Sunday November 3rd, 2013 at Kinsman Field. Game start is 1:00pm.
DR JOHN HUGH GILLIS ROYALS 40, AVON VIEW AVALANCHE 6:
No player/game stats and postgame comments were available at press time from both teams.
Dr. John Hugh Gillis Royals will visit Horton Griffins on Sunday November 3rd, 2013 at Acadia University. Kickoff is 1:00pm. As for Avon View Avalanche, the team will travel to Central Kings to take on the Gators on Sunday November 3rd, 2013 at 1:00pm.
COBEQUID EDUCATIONAL CENTRE COUGARS 48, WEST KINGS WOLVERINES 0:
Austin Wheeler and Alex Upham each tallied two majors as Cobequid Educational Centre Cougars coasted to a 48-0 victory over West Kings Wolverines.
Wheeler accumulated 64 rushing yards on six carries while Upham added 50 receiving yards on two catches (TD catches – 10 & 50 yards). Quarterback Riley Jennings had seven completions in 13 attempts for 95 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and one interception for the 4-3-0 Cougars.
As for the Cougars defense, Cory Knockwood registered five tackles and caught three interceptions – one for a 30 yard touchdown. Aidan Roy added six tackles recorded a sack, forced a fumble and recovered another one for a 30 yard touchdown. Drew Erskine chipped in with three tackles and recorded a sack.
Cougars kicker Nick Zscheille was successful on six conversion attempts.
“Linebacker Cory Knockwood picked off the ball on the second play from scrimmage returning for a touchdown giving us the quick start that was needed to build our players confidence that continued throughout the game,” commented Cougars Quarterbacks Coach Thomas Shreve as the key in the game for the team.
As for the 0-7-0 Wolverines, Head Coach Aaron Evans assessed the team’s performance.
“Kyle Gordon, Jarrod Inman, Josh O’Reily and Connor Ryan were all standouts today for our team,” said Evans. “We couldn’t seem to start the game off well we gave three touchdowns in the first 5fiveminutes of the first quarter.”
Cobequid Educational Centre Cougars will host Sir John A MacDonald Flames on Saturday November 2nd, 2013 at 1:00pm. West Kings Wolverines will be on the road as the team battles Auburn Drive Eagles on Saturday November 2nd, 2013 at Burnside Turf. Kickoff is 1:00pm.
HORTON GRIFFINS 36, LOCKVIEW DRAGONS 10:
Cam Davidson scored four touchdowns and amassed 226 rushing yards on 19 carries as the Horton Griffins defeated Lockview Dragons 36-10.
Jake Melanson connected with Duncan Hill for a receiving major.
The Griffins are now 5-1-1 while the Dragons are 1-6-0.
“We are showing how young with are with the number of penalties we keep taking,” evaluated Griffins Head Coach Alec Hyndman. “That has to be the focus the next two weeks.”
“Our defense continues to grow and be the strength of our team. We are without a doubt not the same team we were at the start of the year.”
Horton Griffins will entertain Dr.John Hugh Gillis on Sunday November 3rd, 2013 at Acadia. Kickoff is 1:00pm. Lockview Dragons will battle JL Ilsley Judges on Monday November 4th, 2013 at Burnside Turf. Game start is 7:00pm.
SIR JOHN A MACDONALD FLAMES 67, SACKVILLE HIGH KINGFISHERS 0:
Nate Rostek scored two touchdowns, including one on a 60 yard punt return as the Sir John A MacDonald Flames trounced Sackville High Kingfishers 67-0.
Additionally, Rostek has 57 rushing yards on three carries. Hayden Clarke racked up 152 rushing yards on four carries and tallied a major. Thomas Hoyt had a 22 yard catch and a 40 yard return and also scored a touchdown. Seth Lane had 88 receiving yards on two catches and a major while Chandler Tufts had two catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. Brayden Culligan had a 55 yard punt return for a touchdown while Nicolas Bennett had a pick six touchdown.
Quarterback Lorenz MacDonald had eight completions for 215 passing yards and a 12 yard carry.
On defense, Donovan Blue registered six tackles and recorded three quarterback sacks while Zack Leger added six tackles for the 7-1-0 Flames.
“We played a strong defensive game doing a great job of tackling & taking away the run game,” commented Flames Head Coach Steve Majury after the game. ”The entire defence played well and we were encouraged by our desire to get to the football.” Offensively, we ran the ball well & had some success throwing the ball. “
“We need to improve our execution and as we move forward to the playoffs. Nate Rostek, Hayden Clarke, Donovan Blue, Lorenz MacDonald, Brayden Culligan & Chandler Tufts had big games for us. Sackville High played physically for the entire game.”
The Kingfishers end their 2013 regular season with a 3-5-0 record.
Sir John A MacDonald Flames will travel to Truro to take on Cobequid Educational Centre Cougars on Saturday November 2nd, 2013 at 1:00pm. The Sackville High Kingfishers will have a bye this week.
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