MFL: Wanderers win convincingly, ready to clinch home field
This past weekend at Rocky Stone Field, the Saint John Wanderers and the Moncton Mustangs played in the only game of the Martime Football League schedule as the Halifax Shockers, Capital City Gladiators and the PEI Privateers all had bye weeks.
The rainy conditions affected the Mustangs as the team committed multiple turnovers on the day and could not stop the Wanderers offence.
The Wanderers won the game 41-6.
Running back John Hanes had over 250 rushing yards on the day as well as scoring two touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.
Quarterback John Gollacki connected several times with wide receiver John Rosco. The wide receiver finished the game with over 100 receiving yards and scored one touchdown. Rosco also scored on a 65 yard reverse.
“The conditions didn’t seem to affect us,” said Wanderers Head Coach Phil McGarvey. “Our offense has started to roll and Gollacki really started to get things going.”
“We were able to get a lot of the young guys into the game. We had a hiccup against PEI two weeks ago but we have really started to click.”
Next week, the Wanderers play the Halifax Shockers in a game that will determine first place. Kick off is set for 7:00 pm on Saturday in Saint John.
“Winner is in first place,” said Phil. “They are one of the better teams in the league and it should be a great game.”
As for the Mustangs, they will enjoy a bye week.
In the other game next week, the Capital City Gladiators will host the PEI Privateers. Kickoff is 7:00 pm.
With two weeks left in the season, the Wanderers need a victory this week to clinch home field advantage throughout the playoffs.The Capital City Gladiators need to win out in order to save their playoff hopes.
Here are the complete Maritime Football League standings and the remaining schedule.
| Team | GP | W | L | PF | PA | |
| 1 | Saint John Wanderers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 168 | 53 |
| 2 | Halifax Shockers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 83 | 31 |
| 3 | Moncton Mustangs | 5 | 2 | 3 | 104 | 134 |
| 4 | PEI Privateers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 112 |
| 5 | Capital City Gladiators | 4 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 132 |
Week 7
Saturday July 6 2013
PEI Privateers at Capital City Gladiators, 4:00 pm
Halifax Shockers at Saint John Wanderers, 7:00 pm
bye week – Moncton Mustangs
Week 8
Friday July 12 2013
Moncton Mustangs at Capital City Gladiators, 8:00 pm
Saturday July 13 2013
PEI Privateers at Halifax Shockers, 4:00 pm
bye week – Saint John Wanderers
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