October 21, 2006

Lions Win Playoff Mudfest 42-0 vs Wildcats

Last night, the Lions won their first playoff game of the season 42-0 against the Laurentian Wildcats under the dreariest and most miserable conditions imaginable.  On a night where the cold and icy rain was relentless, the Lions definitely came out to play and showed why they were number one in the Bill Allan division during the regular season.

In the first offensive series for the Lions, QB Matt Leblanc threw a perfect strike to Richie Elias that went 40 yards for a TD.  From that point on the Lions offense never looked back as they continued to generate more TD's by Josh George, Sammy Mesidor, and Max St. James.  Mesidor also returned a punt for the Lions' first special teams TD of the season.  Joey Fulginiti was good for 4 converts.

The Lions defense was back to their old selves again as they held the Wildcats offense to a paltry 2 yards for the entire game.  Leading the way defensively was Jesse St. James who returned an interception for a TD and recovered a fumble.  Eric Delavaud registered 2 QB sacks while Oliver Bernardi and Francis "Gédéon" Richard got one each.  The defense was also credited with two more points when the Wildcats conceded in their own endzone.

Next week, the Lions will still be at home as they have earned home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, however their opponent is yet to be determined pending the outcome of other playoff games in the QBFL.  The game will be  at Riverdale next Saturday, October 28th at 20:00.

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