Western Bowl: AB Lucas dominates in battle of the Vikings (video & stats)

The AB Lucas Vikings (London) faced the Northern Vikings (Sarnia) in the Western Bowl at Rogers Center Tuesday afternoon. Lucas dominated the first half with 295 yards of offense versus Northern’s paltry 5 yards. The halftime score of 17 to 0 could have been higher but the Northern defense stopped the Lucas offense when needed.

Jimmy Ro scored the first Lucas touchdown on a touchdown pass from Colin Drennan. Lucas extended its lead in the 2nd quarter on a 27 yard TD run by Eric Guiltinan. Jimmy Ro rounded out the scoring on a 17 yard field goad mid way through the 2nd frame.

The 3rd quarter saw some longer drives but nothing in the way of scoring. Lucas scored their 3rd TD of the game with 4:19 left in the game; scoring on the play was Curtis Newton. Northern scored a late TD – Paul Kaija.

The victory is Lucas’ first at the Western Bowl, an overal record of 1-1. Northern’s all-time record is 0-3.

Stats courtesy of John Metcalfe

2011 Western Bowl Summary

FINAL

A.B. Lucas SS Vikings (London) 6 vs. Northern CVI Vikings (Sarnia) 24

Qtr. Team Time Play Convert Running

1[SUP]st[/SUP] ABL 11:45 Jimmy Ro from Colin Drennan Blocked ABL 6-0
2[SUP]nd[/SUP] ABL 1:15 Eric Guiltinan, 27 yard run Curtis Newton (2) ABL 14-0
2[SUP]nd[/SUP] ABL 8:15 Jimmy Ro, 17 yard field goal n/a ABL 17-0
4[SUP]th[/SUP] ABL 7:41 Curtis Newton, 11 yard run Jimmy Ro ABL 24-0
4[SUP]th[/SUP] Nor 9:46 Paul Laija from Adam Ross, 29 yards 2 pt. no good ABL 24-6

TEAM STATS
A B Lucas Northern

Rushing (att.-yds.) 38-287 15-62
Passing Yards 179 108
– Team Losses -3 -25
Net Offence 463 145
First Downs 23 8
Return Yards 34 129
Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0
Interceptions by 1 1
Penalties-Yards 9-85 6-25

INDIVIDUAL STATS
A B LUCAS NORTHERN

Rushing (atts.-yds.) Eric Guiltinan 24-187, td Tyler Annett 8-28
Ryan Noh 9-72 Paul Kaija 2-21

Receiving (cat.-yds.) Jimmy Ro 3-89, td Jon Ravenhorst 1-47
Brandon Calver 5-74 Paul Kaija 1-29, td

Passing Colin Drennan 12-18-1-0 Jon Ravenhorst 5-12-0-1
(comp.-atts.-tds-int) Kyle Ross 2-8-1-0

Tackles Brett Cracknell 4 Paul Kaija 8