The final game on the ONTARIO PROSPECT CHALLENGE slate for 2014 was the showcase MARCHANTS “Varsity” Game. With a 7:30pm kickoff time the temperature started to drop but the action stayed as heated as ever on the field. In a back and forth affair which saw team central jump out to a 15-5, the tide was essentially turned by the play of defensive MVP #21 Johnny Abele a 5’8″ 165 lb db out of Hamilton. Abele led the way with an interception and an onside kick recovery, the latter spurring the West teams comeback.
Offensively Brandon Solanki a wide receiver out of St. Francis in Niagara jumped out to take the honours as he had several big catches including a third quarter td reception which tied it up at 15-15. The Central team had a few key moments of their own including a pick six by LB #54 Tyler Grymek-Nifo and some stellar running by RB Trey Campbell #7.
Running Back Trey Campbell breaks for daylight on one of his many big runs on the day.
The “most dedicated” awards went to linemen Cody Wheten #66 of Team Central and DB Nathan MacIntyre Taylor #20 Team West. In the end though the man who left many talking and almost singlehandedly took over the show was big bruising back for Team West running back Osayi Iginuan #30. Iginuan a 220lb ran over and around opponent en route to the 28-15 come from behind win. Osayi Iginuan, along with quite a few others is a name people will remember from this years ONTARIO PROSPECT CHALLENGE.
OPC Varsity MVP Osayi Iginuan
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