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On a wet and rainy Saturday, July 12th afternoon at Superior Heights, the Sault Sabercats U16 team battled the Clarington Knights in quarter-final action of the 2025 Ontario Summer Football League (OSFL) ‘AA’ playoffs.

The Sabercats, who defeated the Knights earlier this season 16-8 in Clarington, were unable to repeat that result in front of their home crowd. Despite a gritty defensive performance in tough conditions, the Sabercats fell 7-2 in a tightly contested and weather-challenged matchup.

Clarington struck early in the opening quarter when running back Oakland Battams broke free for a 70-yard touchdown run at 5:38, giving the Knights a 6-0 lead. Kicker Dawson Moulsdale converted the extra point to extend the advantage to 7-0.

The Sabercats’ lone points came late in the second quarter when the Knights conceded a safety with 3:22 remaining in the half, closing the gap to 7-2. However, the Sabercats were unable to generate any further scoring, with the slippery field and relentless rain stalling offensive progress on both sides throughout the second half.

Visit Freeze Frame Photos by Bob Davies photo gallery of the Clarington Knights versus Sault Sabercats in OSFL U16 ‘AA’ Quarter Final action.

With the loss, the Sabercats’ 2025 U16 ‘AA’ OSFL season comes to an end.