Rams & Gators to meet in Golden Horseshoe finals

The M.M. Robinson Rams (Burlington) defeated the Westdale Warriors (Hamilton) in the Golden Horseshoe semi-finals earlier today.  This is the first time the Rams have reached the final.  Three key interceptions and big offensive plays were the difference.

The Lakeshore Catholic Gators (Port Colbourne) defeated St. Marguerite D’Youville Panthers (Brampton)  24 to 17.  The Gators scored 24 straight points after being down 17 to 0 at half.

This is the Gators 4th Bowl visit in the last 5 years and sixth since the Golden Horseshoe Bowl started in 2001.  It will be the Rams first ever Bowl appearance.

 

2012 Golden Horseshoe Bowl Semi Final II Summary

M.M. Robinson Rams (Burlington)     38     vs.      Westdale Warriors      15

First time Rams have qualified for the Golden Horseshoe Bowl final

 

Qtr.        Team     Time                      Play                                                                       Convert                         Running

 

1^st        MMR  1:53     Jon Howard, 29 yard run                                Jordan Camp               M 7-0

1^st        MMR  10:20   Jacob Jones from Troy Downton, 9 yards      Jordan Camp               M 14-0

3^rd        MMR  3:13     Jon Howard,  4 yard run                                 Jordan Camp               M 21-0

3^rd        MMR  6:34     Jesse Myers from Troy Downton, 33 yards    Jordan Camp               M 28-0

3^rd        West    9:19     Joey Riccottone from Joel Collins, 30 yards  2 pt. no good               M 28-6

3^rd        West    11:05   Safety touch conceded                                   n/a                               M 28-8

4^th        West    7:25     Sam Malavolta, 1 yard run                              Matt Oliver                 M 28-15

4^th        MMR  10:12   Jordan Camp, 28 yard field goal                    n/a                               M 31-15

4^th        MMR  10:45   Jon Howard, 36 yard run                                Jordan Camp               M 38-15

 

 

TEAM STATS

M M Robinson                                  Westdale

 

Rushing (att.-yds.)                  26-262                                                 20-116

Passing Yards                         76                                                        183

– Team Losses                         -2                                                         0

Net Offence                            336                                                      299

First Downs                            16                                                        14

Return Yards                          51                                                        54

Fumbles-Lost                          1-1                                                       0-0

Interceptions by                      3                                                          0

Penalties-Yards                       7-64                                                     5-55

 

 

INDIVIDUAL STATS

RAMS                                                            WARRIORS

 

Rushing (atts.-yds.)                  Jon Howard 18-218, 3 tds                  Sam Malavolta 10-78, td

Jack Woolfrey 3-39                                 Steve Ilot 1-15

Receiving (caught-yds)            Jacob Jones 3-43, td                            D J Walker 3-57

Jesse Myers 1-33, td                           Joe Riccottone 3-40, td

Passing                                    Troy Downton 4-8-1-0                        Sam Malavolta 12-23-0-3

(comp.-atts.-tds-int)                                                                           Joel Collins 1-1-1-0

 

M.M. Robinson advance to the Golden Horseshoe Bowl Final which will be played at Rogers Centre on Tuesday November 27^th at 11:15 a.m. versus Lakeshore Catholic of Port Colborne.   This game is part of the Bills in Toronto OFSAA Bowls Series

MM Robinson had control of the game from the opening kick off, scoring on
the team’s first possession with a Jon Howard TD.

MM Robinson scored on their second possession with a Jake Jones catch in the end zone.

M M Robinson fumbled at beginning of second but Westdale couldn’t take
advantage. Paul H had an interception for the Rams on  the next series. The score was
14-0 at the break.

After half time MM Robinson scored on its first possession on a Jon
Howard run.

On their next possession, Westdale turned over on downs on their own 30
yard line. MM Robinson took advantage scoring on a 33 yard td pass to Jessie
Myer.

The game’s score was 28-0 with five minutes left in third.

Braeden Care had a massive interception to shut down one comeback attempt
8:30 left in fourth.

Westdale’s defence kicked it up a notch shutting down the Robinson
offensive effort. The Westdale offense was able to score on the next
possession on a trick play but fumble the snap on a two point PAT.

The Westdale defence held strong after a on side kick attempt and gave the
ball back to its offense.

A MM Robinson conceded safety gave them the additional two points.

A second trick play gave Westdale a second td, breathing life into the
student body that outnumbered the MM Robinson fans. With the OSSTF labour
action, the board would not allow the school to bus students to the game.

M M Robinson kicker, Jordan Camp  scored a 28-yard field goal to put the
score at 31-15 with 3 minutes remaining. He was perfect on point after
conversions also.

MM Robinson, took the wind out of the Westdale comeback with Ryan Bond’s
interception.  MM Robinson sealed the deal with less than 2 minutes left on a touchdown from Jon
Howard to make the final score 38-15 MM Robinson.

2012 Golden Horseshoe Bowl Semi Final I Summary

St. Marguerite D’Youville Panthers (Brampton)     17     vs.      Lakeshore Catholic Gators (Pt. Colborne)      24

 

Qtr.        Team     Time                      Play                                                                       Convert                         Running

 

1^st        SMD   7:04     Emmanuel Isaac, 13 yard field goal               n/a                               SMD 3-0

2^nd        SMD   2:59     Jadon Johnson, 33yard run                             Emmanuel Isaac          SMD 10-0

2^nd        SMD   10:14   Darnell Downey from Dwight Henville, 45 yds.         Emmanuel Isaac          SMD 17-0

3^rd        LC       7:09     Enzo Ariccia, 25 yard field goal                     n/a                               SMD 17-3

4^th        LC       :34       Jacob Foran, 4 yard run                                  Enzo Lariccia              SMD 17-10

4^th        LC       9:06     MacKenzie Jones, 5 yard run                          Enzo Lariccia              17-17

4^th        LC       10:38   MacKenzie Jones, 10 yard run                        Enzo Lariccia              LC 24-17

 

 

 

TEAM STATS

S M D’Youville                                  Lakeshore Catholic

 

Rushing (att.-yds.)                  39-191                                                 30-224

Passing Yards                         67                                                        60

– Team Losses                         -20                                                       -41

Net Offence                            238                                                      263

First Downs                            15                                                        17

Return Yards                          36                                                        75

Fumbles-Lost                          0-0                                                       1-0

Interceptions by                      1                                                          0

Penalties-Yards                       10-90                                                   7-65

 

 

INDIVIDUAL STATS

PANTHERS                                      GATORS

 

Rushing (atts.-yds.)                  Jadon Johnson 19-105, td                   MacKenzie Jones 22-186, 2 tds

Sayvon Johnson 7-42                              Jacob Foran 5-21, td

Receiving (caught-yds)            Darnell Downey 1-45, td                    Jacob Foran 1-25

Bryce Hines 1-10                                Cole Majoros 1-25

Passing                                    Dwight Henville 4-8-1-0                     Jeremy Snyder 3-8-0-1

(comp.-atts.-tds-int)

 

Lakeshore Catholic advance to the Golden Horseshoe Bowl Final which will be played at Rogers Centre on Tuesday November 27^th at 11:15 a.m. versus M.M. Robinson of Burlington.  This game is part of the Bills in Toronto OFSAA Bowls Series

 Stats: John Metcalfe