RAMS DOUBLE PROVINCIAL CHAMPS, RENEGADES WIN THIRD PROVINCIALS

By Mark Townsend

This past weekend was a great weekend for Victoria football at McLeod Stadium in Langley.

On Friday night, the Mount Douglas Rams captured the Junior Varsity AA Provincial Football Championship with a 61 to 35 victory over the Mission Roadrunners.

Terrell Davis led the Rams scoring with four touchdowns and was named the game’s MVP.

On Saturday, the Mount Douglas Rams completed the double shot of BC titles by winning the Varsity AA Provincial football Championship with a 41 to 20 win over Windsor Dukes.

Terrell Davis again led the Rams scoring with four TD’s and again was named the game’s MVP.

On Sunday, the Victoria Renegades won their third consecutive Junior Bantam Provincial Championship with a 43 to 16 win over the Chilliwack Giants.

Marcus Davis rushed for three touchdowns, threw for another TD and was
selected as the Game’s MVP.

And yes, Marcus and Terrell Davis are indeed brothers.

MOUNT DOUG FOOTBALL RAMS OFF TO THE PROVNCIALS

By Mark Townsend

The junior and the senior Mount Douglas Rams varisty football teams are off to the Mainland this weekend for the AA provincial championships.

The senior Varsity team earned its beth in the finals Saturday with a thrilling

35 to 28 win over Abbotsford’s Rick Hansen Secondary School Hurricanes in Langley.

Junior Varsity Rams earned their beth in a hard fought 70 to 47 victory over Nanaimo’s John Barsby Secondary on Thursday. (See earlier story http://islandsportsnews.net/?cat=4039)

Terrell Davis led the Varsity scoring Saturday with three rushing touchdowns while quarterback Tyler Fong connected with Alex Carroll on two TD strikes for the Rams scoring.

Davis, a grade 10 student, also rushed for six TDs and caught two TD passes Thursday to help the junior Rams win their semi-finals.

The Rams defense held off Rick Hansen on a late fourth-quarter drive stopping the Hurricanes on a fourth down play which sealed the victory for Mount Douglas.

The Championship games are scheduled for:

Friday, Dec 4 – Junior Varsity AA Final vs Mission – 5:15 p.m. at McLeod Stadium in Langley

Saturday, Dec 5 – Varsity AA Final vs Windsor -  3 p.m. at McLeod Stadium In Langley

RAMS RAM MISSION 33-14; BATTLE AT THE BEAR THURSDAY

By Mark Townsend

The Mount Douglas Varsity Rams defeated Mission 33 to 14 Saturday.

Terrell Davis rushed for three TD’s. Alex Carroll had a rushing major and Tyler Fong connected with Brandon Dugaro for a passing major.

Player of the game went to Terrell Davis for his three TD performance and dominant game running the football.  Next up for the Varsity team is Rick Hansen on Saturday Nov 28 at 3 p.m. at McLeod Stadium in Langley.

The JV Rams fresh off their convincing 45 to 0 victory over Carson Graham play John Barsby at 3 p.m. Thursday at Bear Mountain Stadium in what is being called “The Battle at the Bear”.

TOWNSEND COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Victoria football coach, and Island Sports News Network correspondent, Mark Townsend is one of 10 finalists for the Home Depot NFL Youth Coach of the Year Award.

Townsend is head coach of the Victoria Renegades and the Mount Douglas Secondary School Rams, and coaching coordinator of the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association spring league.

The two-time defending B.C. champion Renegades, Junior Varsity Rams, and senior Rams each ended their season undefeated.

The award, now in its 11th year, is designed to recognize community or high school level coaches across Canada who share a passion for football dedication to the development of young players both on and off the field.

He was selected from a filed of 500 nominees. Winner will be announced Thursday.

“I’m very surprised, and very honoured. I had no idea,” Townsend told the Victoria Times Colonist. “I really just enjoy working with the kids. It’s really trying to make a positive impact on their lives.”

“Mark deserves it. He’s an outstanding person,” Leslie Johnson told the T-C. She has worked with Townsend in community football for a decade, and he coached two of her sons. “He respects the kids, and he expects the kids to respect each other.”

A native of Saanich, Townsend played minor football for the Saanich Hornets, attended Mt. Doug and starred for the junior Victoria Dolphins, earning MVP honours as a 17-year-old rookie quarterback.

In 1978, he helped UBC to second place in the Vanier Cup national collegiate final.

Winner of national grassroots program to receive $5,000 in new equipment and a $1,000 The Home Depot gift card for their football program; Runners-up to receive $2,000 in new equipment and a $500 The Home Depot gift card

The winning coach will also win a trip to Quebec City as a guest of the NFL at this year’s Desjardins Vanier Cup celebrations, and will be honoured at the CIS coaches breakfast on Friday, Nov. 27, and attend the Desjardins Vanier Cup, scheduled to be played the following day.

CLEAN SWEEP FOR MOUNT DOUG RAMS

By Mark Townsend

The Mount Douglas Varsity Rams closed out their regular season Friday with an impressive 48 to 0 victory over cross town rival Belmont Bulldogs under the lights at Bear Mountain.

Alex Carroll led the scoring parade for the Rams with three touchdowns including two TD receptions from the arm of Tyler Fong.  Tyler also had a rushing major as did Dylan Iverson and Luc Ottosen.

Versatile linebacker/offensive lineman Byron Sharratt showed a running style reminiscent of a modern day Eric Dickerson and powered over the goal line for the final touchdown for the Rams.

Byron Sharratt was named Player of the Game for his dominant game on the defensive side of the ball, numerous tackles as well as his rushing major.

The Varsity Rams recorded a perfect 8 and 0 regular season record (7 and 0 in conference play) and look to continue their winning ways when they host their first playoff game either Friday, Nov. 20, or Saturday, Nov. 21 . . . stay tuned for details.

The Junior Varsity Rams ended their regular season Saturday with a 55 to 0 win over Mark Isfeld Seconday Ice from Courtenay.
With the victory, the Rams finished with an undefeated record of 9 and 0 (8 and 0 in conference play).

Eight different players scored touchdowns for the Rams.  Terrell Davis caught a touchdown pass from the arm of Jordan Deverill and also threw two TD strikes to Brian Dowds and Jordan Deverill respectively.

Mason Swift, Brett Johnston and the Brazilian Nightmare Marcelo Coelho each had a rushing major.  Jordan Deverill also threw a TD strike to Travis Johnson.

Special Teams also got in on the scoring as Connor Bryan recovered a blocked punt in the end zone thanks to the efforts of Mason Swift and James Bradley.

The Offensive Players of the Game after the Isfeld game were awarded to Brett Johnston and Matt Power.

Co-winners of the Defensive Players of the Game were Cassidy Jones and Mitch Ottosen.

Special Teams Players of the Game went to Connor Bryan and Travis Johnson.

The Overall Players of the  Game were awarded to Terrell Davis and Jordan Deverill for their dominant performances.

Five days later, Wednesday, the Junior Rams played their first round playoff game.  After an exchange of early touchdowns, the Rams dominated the contest en route to a 54 to 6 victory over Timberline Secondary School Wolves from Campbell River.

Terrell Davis scored three touchdowns (one on a kick-off return, one on an 80-yard run and one on a 50-yard catch and run from QB Jordan Deverill).

Erick Johnson had two majors (one rushing and one from the arm of Brett Johnston).  Mason Swift had a rushing TD of his own, as did Jordan Deverill and Brett Johnston.

The only Timberline score came on an early kick-off return for a touchdown, and needless to say the Rams defensive was stellar throughout the contest.

Mitch Pearse provided great pass coverage and for his efforts was named the Defensive Player of the Game.

The Offensive Player of the Game went to Erick Johnson for his two TD performance.

Cassidy Jones was named the Special Teams Player of the Game for his recovery of an early onside kick.  The Overall Player of the Game went to Terrell Davis for his spectacular performance on both sides on the football as well as on special teams.

Next up for the Junior Varsity Rams will be their second round quarter-final playoff game against Carson Graham Eagles from North Vancouver on Thursday Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. at Bear Mountain Stadium.

MOUNT DOUG QUASHES BALLENAS’ PLAY-OFF HOPES

By Kevin Neary

Victoria’s mighty Mount Doug Rams steamrolled over the Ballenas Secondary School Whalers 35-8 Saturday, ending the Parksville football team’s playoff aspirations.

“They’re big, they’re talented, and they have an answer for everything,” Whaler co-head coach Jeremy Conn told the Parksville Qualicum News on Sunday, pointing out the Rams came into the game as the top seeded AA team in the province and the odds-on-favorite to win the championship.

Despite difficult conditions on a soggy, muddy field, the Varsity Rams victory was not easy.

The first quarter started slowly, with both teams moving the ball, put unable to rack up any points.

A key interception return by Luc Ottosen helped the Rams establish some field position. Following a lane created by stellar blocking by the O line and fullback, Terrell David found his way off tackle and to the end zone for the Rams’ first score.

During the second quarter, the Rams started to turn up the heat.

A long drive down the field was capped by a field goal by Jacob Roke.

Other notable plays in the first half came from a forced fumble turnover by Rams defender Dylan Iverson, a spectacular catch and run on a tipped long ball pass from Tyler Fong to Terrell Davis, a pair of Whalers’ safeties forced by an aggressive Rams defence, a nifty run to the end zone for a TD by Luc Ottosen and another long pass and run play to Luc.

During the second half, the Rams continued to dominate, with their defense again playing stingy and also backing the Whalers up and forcing their third safety of the game.

The Rams O added another running TD from from Luc Ottosen.

The Rams Player of the Game, for some great runs and catches, scoring 2 TDs, playing strong D with a key interception, was Luc Ottosen.

The O Player of the Game, for stepping up and filling some big shoes on the offensive line, was Lawrence Li.

The Special Teams Player of the Game was awarded to Byron Sharrat for his dominating physical presence.

The Defensive Player of the Game was awarded to Garrett Milliken for his determined performance, and for his amazing interception and run towards the end zone!  Too bad the muddy field caused him to slip….

The Wahlers’ Cayce Pummell had his best game ever as a Whaler, pulling in five catches for a season-high 65 yards and the Whalers lone TD (a 30-yard strike from BJ Bouchard in the third) on offense, and leading the D with six tackles, five assists and a knockdown.

“Cayce’s a kid that does whatever you ask him to do,” Conn said of the 5’6”, 160 pound senior, pointing out, “he’s a small kid with a huge heart  … he’s played like eight different positions for us this year.”

The loss drops the Whalers to 2-4 for sixth in the eight-team Coastal Conference and officially out of the playoff picture.

GAME WAS GREAT SHOWCASE OF MOUNT DOUGLAS FOOTBALL

By Mark Townsend

The Mount Douglas Secondary School Varsity Rams defeated John Barsby in impressive fashion Friday by a score of 34 to 8 Under the bright lights of Royal Athletic Park.

The game was a very physical game as expected and was a great showcase of Mount Douglas football.

Running back Terrell Davis led the Rams scoring with three touchdowns, while wide receiver Alex Carroll had several highlight reel receptions including two touchdown catches.

Quarterback Tyler Fong was on his game throwing three touchdown strikes in the contest.

On the defensive side of the ball, the stellar Rams D held Barsby in check with their only score coming in  the 3rd quarter.

Players of the game were awarded to Alex Carroll and Tyler Fong for their respective outstanding performances.

The Varsity Rams have a bye week, while the Junior Varsity Rams have a cross-town rivalry game against Belmont at 3:3 p.m. Thursday.

Our Mount Douglas Dance and Silent Auction on Oct. 17th was a huge success and I wish to thank Joy and Terry Carroll and the rest of the fantastic volunteers for all their time and effort and organizing this event…it was a great night!

Junior Varsity and Varsity players, we will be holding a Bottle Drive and Food Drive on Saturday. Thanks to Taily Wills who has organized this event.

MOUNT DOUG RAMS BLANK OUT OPPONENTS

By Mark Townsend

Both the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams once again looked to extend their respective unbeaten streaks under sunny skies Saturday at Mount Douglas.

In the Varsity contest, the Rams continued their winning ways by shutting out the North Vancouver’s Windsor Secondary School Dukes by a score of 33 to 0.

With the victory, the Varsity squad remained the #1 ranked AA team in the province and atop the Coastal Conference.

Running back Terrell Davis led the Rams scoring with two touchdowns, while fellow running backs Luc Ottosen and Caleb Luke each had a major of their own.

Wide receiver Alex Carroll had several highlight reel receptions including a spectacular TD catch.

Quarterback Tyler Fong was again outstanding in the pivot position throwing two touchdown strikes in the game.  On the defensive side of the ball, the stingy Rams D was led by the brilliant performance of linebacker Dylan Iverson who made numerous tackles in the contest.

Next up for the Varsity Rams is the Friday Night Lights Game on Oct. 16 with Island rival John  Barsby.

The game will also be Senior Night for the graduating Varsity players and will be played at Royal Athletic Park with kick-off at 7 p.m.

This should prove to be a hard hitting and exciting contest.

In the early game this past Saturday, the Junior Rams jumped out to an early 41 to 0 first quarter lead and then cruised to a 53 to 0 victory over Courtenay’s Georges P. Vanier Secondary School Towhees.

All three team facets of the game contributed to the scoring.

Terrell Davis collected five touchdowns in the first half — two touchdown receptions, one rushing TD, a punt return for a major and a picked-up fumble forced by Jordan Deverill and scampered to the end zone for his fifth touchdown.

Other rushing touchdowns came from the legs of Jordan Deverill, Mason Swift and Taylor Young.   Jordan Deverill was perfect in his passing on the day and threw two TD strikes.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Rams kept Vanier in check throughout the contest and was led by the outstanding play of defensive end Matt Fraser.

The Player of the Game was awarded to quarterback/free safety Jordan Deverill for his perfect day of passing, TD scamper and rock solid defense.

Next up for the JV Rams will be a conference game against cross town rival Belmont on Thursday October 22 at Bear Mountain Stadium at 3:30 pm.

The Mount Douglas Dance and Silent Auction is this Saturday, Oct. 17.  Thanks to the many volunteers for organizing this event.

Junior Varsity and Varsity players, we will be holding a Bottle Drive and Food Drive on Saturday, Oct. 24. Tanks to Taily Wills who has organized this event.

MOUNT DOUG TEAMS EXTEND UNBEATEN STREAK

By Mark Townsend

The Mount Douglas Junior Varsity and Varsity teams extended their respective season and conference unbeaten streaks Saturday at home.

In the JV game, the Rams stormed out to an early lead and never looked back en route to a 46 to 6 victory over Timberline.

Terrell Davis returned the opening kick-off 80 yards down the sideline to jump start the Rams.

Mason Swift rumbled across the goal line from nine yards out for the second

Rams major.

The combination of Terrell Davis and Quarterback Jordan Deverill accounted for the Rams next three touchdowns as Jordan threw two TD passes to Terrell, while Terrell returned the favour hitting Jordan on a throwback pass for another Rams major.

In second half, Mason Swift has a highlight reel run in breaking numerous tackles for the sixth touchdown of the game for the Rams.

Hard running Riley Mangelsen rumbled for a major of his own from 28 yards out in the fourth quarter.

Marcelo Coelho and Mason Swift shared the convert duties in the game for the Rams.  Marcelo also had a terrific game in handling the kick-off duties for the JV Rams.

On the defensive side of the ball, the stingy Rams kept Timberline in check all game long. James Bradley and Connor Bryan were brilliant along the defensive line for the Rams and were constantly in the Timberline backfield.
Derek Morgan had a spectacular game on the D side of the ball, including several big tackles and a huge interception for the Rams.

For his efforts and outstanding play throughout the contest, Derek was awarded the Player of the Game.

Timberline Secondary is in Campbell River.

The JV Rams now sit atop the Island Conference with a 4 – 0 conference record (and a 5 -0 overall record).

Next up for the JV Rams will be another conference game against Vanier this Saturday Oct. 10 at Mount Douglas with kick-off at 1:00 pm followed by the Varsity Rams game with Windsor at 3:15 pm.

Bottle Drive

Junior Varsity and Varsity players, we will be holding a Bottle Drive and Food Drive on Saturday Oct. 24.

Huge thanks to Taily Wills who has generously offered to organize this event.  This will be a terrific means of raising funds for our football program and a great opportunity to give back to the community.

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MOUNT DOUG RAMS BATTER HANDSWORTH ROYALS 33-2

The Mount Dounglas Varsity Rams started the game against the Handsworth Royals just where they left off two weeks ago when they beat the highly touted South Delta Sun Devils 21-14.

The Rams played a near perfect first half in all three facets of the game and built a 33-0 lead by halftime.  The final score, after a very fast second half, was 33-2.

The Rams’ victory was a great team effort, and everybody contributed to this success.

The Rams enjoyed a very balanced offense, gaining over 150 yards on the ground and few yards under 100 via the air.

Luc Ottosen (run), Terrell Davis (run) and Alex Carroll (pass) scored the majors for the Rams’ offense.

Dillon Mason also made a circus catch that wowed the crowd and his teammates.

On defence, the Rams continued to establish themselves as a dominant unit and held Handsworth off the scoreboard for the entire game.

Defensive efforts also included scoring a touchdown, thanks to Luc Ottosen’s interception.

Special Teams again played a major role in this game, with the Rams returning a punt for a touchdown (Alex Carroll), and recovering a kickoff.

For his efforts on Offense, Defence, and Special Teams, Alex Carroll earned the player of the game award.

The Royals are from Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver.

The Rams are hosting the Windsor Dukes this Saturday at 3:15.