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After a thrilling and dominating performance at home on June 29th over the visiting Peterborough Wolverines, the third place (4-2) Sabercats are charged up and ready for another exciting matchup in week eight in Toronto on Saturday, July 6th. The momentum from their win has injected a new level of confidence and determination into their program as they prepare to face the Jr Argos Saturday, July 6th.
Last week’s game was nothing short of spectacular. Their offense clicked on all cylinders, putting up points early and often. Their quarterback Alex Varpio showed incredible poise in the pocket, making precise throws and leading our team downfield filling in for veteran quarterback Matti Tucker. The running game was unstoppable, with their backs breaking tackles and finding the end zone multiple times. And their receivers made clutch catches, extending drives and scoring crucial touchdowns.
Defensively, the Sabercats were dominant. Their defensive line applied relentless pressure, sacking the quarterback and disrupting their passing game. The linebackers were flying to the ball, making key stops and forcing turnovers. In the secondary, their defensive backs were locking down receivers and snatching interceptions.
Special teams also played a pivotal role in the victory while our return units set up excellent field position throughout the game.
With their fans roaring their support from start to finish. Their energy propelled the Sault to play our best football, and they aim to carry that same intensity into this week’s matchup against the Jr Argos.
As they prepare to face seventh place (2-4) Jr Argos at 6:00 p.m on Saturday, July 6th, this week’s practices have been focused and disciplined. Saturday’s contest promises to be another thrilling chapter in their season. They are not resting on our laurels; instead, they’re using last week’s win as motivation to continue improving and pushing ourselves to new heights.
Coach Jamie Antonello told Saultsports that “The team is clicking well right now, we are focused and prepared for Toronto this weekend. It was a great win versus Peterborough last weekend, but now we have put ourselves in a position to secure a playoff spot. The boys are ready and excited to compete for another road win.”
Watch for Saultsports post game coverage of the Sabercat versus Toronto’s matchup, week eight’s contest promises to be another unforgettable game.
OSFL ‘AA’ U18 East
Sault Sabercats (3rd, Record 4-2)
May 18 York Lions (21) @ (35) Sault Sabercats
May 25 Bye
June 1 Vaughan Rebels (13) @ (0) Sault Sabercats
June 8 Sault Sabercats (30) @ (15) Quinte Skyhawks
June 15 Sault Sabercats (62) @ (0) Sault Sabercats
June 22 Sault Sabercats (32) @ (37) Sudbury Spartans
June 29 Peterborough Wolverines (6) @ (42) Sault Sabercats
July 6 Sault Sabercats @ Toronto Jr Argos
Toronto Jr Argos (7th, Record 2-4)
May 18 Sudbury Spartans (20) ( (21) Toronto Jr Argos
May 25 Toronto Jr Argos (28) @ (4) Peterborough Wolverines
June 1 Quinte Skyhawks (33) @ (29) Toronto Jr Argos
June 9 Huronia Stallions (21) @ (10) Toronto Jr Argos
June 16 Toronto Jr Argos (1) @ (6) York Lions
June 22 Bye
June 29 Toronto Jr Argos (7) @ (41) Vaughan Rebels
July 6 Sault Sabercats @ Toronto Jr Argos
