Congratulations to Team Ontario for winning their first such tournament since the U17 edition won it in 2009 (also in Saskatoon, oddly enough).
The Ottawa RedBlacks have had me distracted, and while this game took place months ago, I still want to record it in case the Football Canada site deletes its historical information, as they have in the past.
I've included statistics for the MVPs in past posts, but the offensive numbers are not available for this game. If I come across them I'll add them later.
Ontario got off to a rough start, fumbling on the game’s opening play to give Saskatchewan-Green the ball at their opponents 28-yard line. Saskatchewan took advantage as Kristopher Calcutt kicked a 36-yard field goal to give Sask-green an early 3-0 lead.
Ontario was in tough once again following the early field goal as Saskatchewan punter Eric Despins pinned them back to their own 3-yard line. Ontario responded driving down the field and took the lead on a 59-yard Jevante Stanley touchdown run.
Ontario added a 38-yard Gabriel Siemieniec field goal to make the score 10-3.
Saskatchewan stormed back after pinning Ontario at back at their own 3-yard line.
Saskatchewan linebacker Logan Mainil stepped in front of a Kyle Gouveia pass, returning it 18-yards for the major. The touchdown tied up the game at 10 with just over a minute to play in the first half.
Ontario answered back as Gabriel Siemieniec hit a 13-yard field goal to put Ontario up 13-10 heading into halftime.
Ontario increased their lead 20-10 midway through the third quarter as defensive back Ben Cross picked up a Saskatchewan fumble and returned it for a touchdown.
Saskatchewan answered on their next possession culminating in a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sawyer Buettner to his favourite target Kade Belnyk making the score 20-17.
Backed up to their own 5-yard line, Ontario conceded a safety touch at the end of the third quarter to narrow the Ontario lead to one 20-19.
With starting quarterback Kyle Gouveia struggling to find his rhythm in the second half, Ontario turned to dual threat quarterback Kevin John who orchestrated an Ontario drive down to the 9-yard line. Fullback Marquis Richards took over from their driving the ball in from the 1-yard line to widen the Ontario lead 27-19 with four minutes left to play in the game.
Saskatchewan tried to answer, facing 3rd down and 2 at the Ontario 51-yard line and 3 minutes left to play. It was not meant to be as Sask fumbled on the exchange, allowing Ontario defensive lineman Carter Wilson to recover and sealing the game for Ontario.
MVPs
Ontario Offense: RB Jevante Stanley
Ontario Defense: DB Ben Cross- Four solo tackles, one fumble recovery for a score.
Saskatchewan Offense: Rec Kade Belyk
Saskatchewan Defense: DB Benjamin Whiting- Three solo tackles, one assist and a pass knockdown
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