ONT (SOSSA): Malavolta propels CFC # 37 Warriors to first ever OFSAA Bowl Series appearance

Sam Malavolta had 13 completions in 20 attempts and two passing touchdowns as CFC # 37 Westdale Warriors became the first team to qualify for the OFSAA Bowl Series with a 20-11 victory over CFC # 42 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Owen Yamada ran into the end zone for a 13 yard touchdown score early in the first quarter to put the Warriors up 7-0.

In the second quarter, the Fighting Irish’s Will Fitzgerald was successful on a 17 yard field goal.  Then Malavolta connected with Joe Ricottonone for a 1 yard major at 11:03 of the same frame.

At the half, the Warriors enjoyed a 13-3 lead.

The Fighting Irish would get their sole touchdown of the game when pivot Blair Robertson connected with Tyran Meredith for a 90 yard score in the fourth quarter.  However, the Warriors responded later in the frame when Malavolta connected with Christian Sirko for a six yard major to seal the victory.

Meredith amassed 108 receiving yards on three catches in a losing cause for the Fighting Irish.

This victory marks the first time ever in the Warriors history that the team has advanced to the OFSAA Bowl Series, which is set to take place from November 26^th-29^th at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium. As the Warriors are the Southern Ontario Secondary School Association representative in the Bowl series, the team will play the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association representative on Wednesday November 27th, 2013 at 1:00pm

 

2013 SOSSA Senior Football Championship Summary

Notre Dame Fightin’ Irish (Welland)     11     vs     Westdale Warriors (Hamilton)    20

Warriors advance to OFSAA Football bowl for first time ever

Qtr.        Team     Time                      Play                                                                       Convert                         Running

 

1^st                     Wdale  3:36                                Owen Angus Yamada, 13 yard run                                     Matt Oliver                 Wdale 7-0

2^nd                     NB      7:53                                  Will Fitzgerald, 17 yard field goal                                      n/a                               Wdale 7-3

2^nd                   Wdale  11:03                               Joe Ricottone from Sam Malavolta, 1 yd.                   2 pt. no good               Wdale 13-3

3^rd                    Wdale  3:39                                 Charlie Taggart, 53 yard punt rouge                              n/a                               Wdale 14-3

4^th                    ND      2:25                                   Tyran Meredith from Blair Roberston, 90 yds.        2 pt no good                Wdale 14-9

4^th                    Wdale  9:25                                 Christian Sirko from Sam Malavolta, 6 yds.              2 pt no good                Wdale  20-9

4^th                     ND                                                    11:26   Safety touch, tackle in end zone                     n/a                               Wdale 20-11

 

TEAM STATS

Notre Dame                                       Westdale

 

Rushing (att.-yds.)                  6-38                                                     25-125

Passing Yards                         132                                                      179

– Team Losses                         -1                                                         -62

Net Offence                            169                                                      242

First Downs                            6                                                          18

Return Yards                          118                                                      35

Fumbles-Lost                          0-0                                                       3-3

Interceptions by                      0                                                          5

Penalties-Yards                       6-30                                                     5-25

 

 

INDIVIDUAL STATS

FIGHTIN’ IRISH                             WARRIORS

 

Rushing (atts.-yds.)                  Zack Milani 3-22                                 Owen Angus Yamada 11-55

Kelvyn Brannigan 1-15                       Sam Malavolta 8-44

Receiving (caught-yds)            Tyran Meredith 3-108, td                   Tyler Walker 5-80

Zack Milani 1-11                            Tyler Garland 3-65

Passing                                    Blair Robertson 8-24-1-5                    Sam Malavolta 13-20-2-0

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Westdale advance to face the C.W.O.S.S.A. Champions at the O.F.S.A.A. Football Festival in Etobicoke on Wednesday November 27 at 1:00 p.m.

Game Summary:  John Metcalfe