October 6, 2007

Lions Finish String of Road Games With 49-0 Win Over Sun Youth

The Lions wrapped up their road trip last night with another shutout beating the Sun Youth Hornets by a score of 49-0.  With the bulk of the scoring being produced in the first half, the game opened up with a spectacular 70 yard bomb from Maxx St. James to Simon Lacroix  for the first TD of the game. On the ground, running back Matthew John added two more TD's to his season's total while Eric Locas and St. James got one each. Receiver Jelani McLaren got his first TD of the year on a halfback option pass from Sammy Mesidor towards the end of the first half.  Kicker Shaquille Lattimore was successful on all 6 converts and 2 field goals.

Although the defense played well enough to secure another shutout, it found itself in what might have been the most precarious situation it had to face all year.  After a series of successful plays by the Hornets offence followed by a penalty on the Lions defense, it was first down and goal on North Shore's 4 yard line when a bad snap by the Hornets sailed over the head of the Sun Youth QB which resulted in a footrace to recover the loose ball.  Defensive end Kyle Macgregor won the race and jumped on the ball for his second of two fumble recoveries and stopped the Hornets offence dead in its tracks.  Kevin Slawter also got a fumble recovery during the game while Shaquille Lattimore and Taevon Nesfield each came up with an interception.  Greg Lee was a key for the defense getting 6 tackles.

Next week, the Lions are back home at Riverdale to finish off their regular season where they will host the Lasalle Warriors in what is to be one of the most anticipated games for the Lions this year.  The game is on Friday, October 12th at 20:00.

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