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London Fog

By Ryan Watters 09/12/2024, 6:30am PDT

Ryan Howard from the UK shares his Football Story

Photo courtesy of Joanna Kurowski Photography

Defensive lineman Ryan Howard of the London Beefeaters is in his first season of CJFL football, coming to Canada from the UK.

After talking to Beefeaters head coach Matt Snyder, Howard decided to "cross the pond" and join the Beefeaters.  Seriously, why wouldn't an athlete from the UK not join the London Beefeaters?!?  It's in the name!

He shares his Football Story with Ryan Watters and tells us why he's not playing that other "football" sport!

 

Ontario Conference Summary

By CJFL Media 09/09/2024, 5:00pm PDT

The Saints, Beefeaters and Skyhawks each win

A quick  glace at this past weekend's games.

London Beefeaters 28
Ottawa Sooners 19

In the falling rain on Saturday, the Beefeaters handed the Sooners their first loss of the season as both teams primarily used the ground game to move the football.

Where the Beefeaters ground game was good, their special teams was fantastic.  In the first quarter Zach Hepburn blocked a field goal attempt, then it was scooped up by Semi Taiwo and returned 80 yards for a touchdown.  Kicker Connor Plumstead booted four field goals and ultimately scored 13 of their 28 points. 

The Beefeaters tallied 248 yards on the ground using four different ball carriers.  LJ Dyer rushed 24 times and gained 94 yards while quarterback Brody Fairbairn carried the rock 10 times for 79 yards and had a touchdown. 

Meanwhile the Sooners running attack gained 222 yards most of which by Rashaad Johnson who carried 18 times for 170 yards and scored all three of their touchdowns. 

This weekend the Beefeaters (3-1) welcome the GTA Grizzlies (0-4) and the Sooners (3-1) visit the St. Clair Saints (4-0).

St. Clair Saints 83
Hamilton Hurricanes 0

A completely dominating performance by the Saints on Saturday night dismantling the Hurricanes. 

Quarterback Maurice Sodja accounted for six touchdowns.  He threw for three scores on 12 completions and 186 yards while also running for three on 10 carries. 

The offence scored at will.  Running back MJ Marshall-Doyle rushed 14 times for 114 yards and had a touchdown and Jesse Burella and Erhomo Iroriteraye added majors as well.   Through the air Cameron St. Kitts-Park caught two touchdowns and John Baya and Javier Lewis caught the others. 

The defence pitched their third straight shutout holding the Hurricanes to 83 net offensive yards, nine of which came on the ground.  They also forced five turnovers.

Next weekend the Saints (4-0) welcome the Ottawa Sooners (3-1) and the Hurricanes (0-4) host the Quinte Skyhawks (2-2).

Quinte Skyhawks 46
GTA Grizzlies 0

The Skyhawks shutout the Grizzlies for the second time this season gaining 265 yards on the ground alone.   Jake Venditti carried 16 times for 137 yards and scored a touchdown and Cooper Mann added a score on five carries. 

On special teams, Mann got into the endzone on a 49-yard punt return for touchdown. 

Through the air Aidan Camerota completed nine passes, two of them for touchdowns to Isaiah Lockwood. 

Next week the Skyhawks (2-2) will meet the Hurricanes (0-4) in Hamilton and the Grizzlies (0-4) visit the London Beefeaters (3-1).
 

A 'Cane of All Trades

By Ryan Watters 09/08/2024, 12:30pm PDT

Fifth year veteran Jeremy Hicks Under the Helmet

Photo courtesy of Joanna Kurowski 

Veteran receiver Jeremy Hicks of the Hamilton Hurricanes can do it all.  A receiver by trade, but over the course of his five years in the CJFL he has been their kicker, return man, running back, and played sparingly on the defensive side of the ball.

Prior to a game in London, Hicks joins Ryan Watters and goes Under the Helmet.