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On Saturday, June 15th, the U16 and U18 Sault Sabercats were back on the road for Ontario Summer Football League action, the fourth place (3-1) U16 faced the first place (4-0) Huronia Stallions in Barrie while the third place (3-1) U18 Sabercats hit the field to meet the ninth place (0-3) Clarington Knights in Bowmanville. The U16 Sabercats are coming off a 19-16 loss in Aurora in week three while the U18 Sabercats defeated the Quinte Skyhawks 30-15 in Belleville on June 8th.
Sault U16 Sabercats
Sault Sabercats (7) @ (24) Huronia Stallions
Alex Hayes (quarterback carry into endzone)
AJ Coccimiglio (extra point kicked)
Sabercat U16 coach Will Basawa told Saultsports that “Huronia is, as advertised, a top quality opponent. We came into the game flat and dug ourselves into a hole that why we just couldn’t find our way out of. It’s not great to take back to back losses but with an upcoming bye week, I feel we will look at all available solutions moving forward.”
Sault U18 Sabercats
Sault U18 Sabercats (62) @ (0) Clarington Knights
Jack McPherson (2 receiving TDs from Matti Tucker)
Ethan Carchidi (1 rushing TD)
Ethan Serrao (1 rushing TD)
Ray Rumiel (1 receiving TD from Alex Varpio)
Nathan Guizzetti (1 rushing TD & 1 Kickoff Return TD)
Jaidan Trudeau (1 rushing TD)
Nate Carter (1 receiving TD from Matti Tucker)
Nikolas Vecchio went 8/8 on convert attempts
Ethan CarchidiMatteo Palumbo (1 Interception)
Jamie Antonello told Saultsports after the U18 win that “I was certainly happy with the win today, every single player got significant playing time and we finished injury free. We were able to make an impact in all three phases of the game and dominate the line of scrimmage.”
As far as keeping this momentum going; we need to have another mentally focused week of practice first off. This is Sudbury week, so it’s always going to be competitive when you play a rival. Our guys will be ready for the task and prepared to close out our three week road stint.
Next up for the U16 Sabercats will be the Quinte Skyhawks on Saturday, June 29th in Sault Ste Marie after a June 22nd bye in the East ‘AA’ division in a 1:00 p.m start while the U18 Sabercats will be back on the road they head east to face the Spartans in Sudbury with a 1:00 p.m kickoff at James Jerome Sports Complex.
