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

MOUNT DOUG JV RAMS OFF TO BC FOOTBALL PROVINCIALS

By Mark Townsend

Terrell Davis had a monster game rushing for six TDs and catching two touchdown passes from quarterback Jordan Deverill as the Mount Douglas Junior Varsity Rams defeated Nanaimo’s John Barsby Bulldogs 70-47 Thursday at Bear Mountain Stadium in Langford.

Mason Swift also scored two touchdowns for the Rams in B.C. High School Double-A Football League semi-finals.

Brent Bain, James Bradley, Connor Bryan anchored a tremendous effort by the Rams offensive line.

On the defensive side of the ball, Mitch Pearse had two interceptions while Gurpindar Kang had an interception of his own.

Mitch Ottosen had a stellar game for the Rams Defense.

The win follows a 45-0 shutout of Carson Graham in the quarter-finals.

Next up the Junior Varsity Rams will be the Provincial Championship game on Friday, Dec 4, at McLeod Stadium in Langley against the winner of today’s Windsor versus Mission contest.

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”.

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.

RAMS EXTEND UNBEATEN STREAK

By Mark Townsend

The Mount Douglas Secondary School Junior Varsity Rams ran their unbeaten streak to seven games and six consecutive conference wins Thursday with a 35 to 6 victory over Belmont at Bear Mountain Stadium.

The Rams took a 28 to 0 lead into halftime.

Running back Terrell Davis led the Rams scoring with 3 touchdowns.  Terrell’s majors came on a 20-yard scamper on the Rams opening drive, a 70-yard punt return to the end zone and a 52-yard catch and run from QB Jordan Deverill.

Mason Swift and Jordan Deverill each had a rushing major of their own for the JV Rams.

Marcelo Coelho was 4 for 4 in kicked converts while Mason Swift was 1 for 1 in convert kicks.

Travis Johnson had a great day catching the ball for the Rams offense including a couple of critical red zone receptions.

The offensive line was solid throughout the contest and was lead by the stellar play of tackles Carson Ross and Brent Bain, opening holes for nine different Ram ball carriers in the game.

On the defensive side of the ball, Mason Swift was a monster from his linebacker positions and came up with several big hits.

The Rams secondary had a great game including an interception by Brian Dowds and three knockdowns by Mitch Pearse with one of those on a would be touchdown.

Defensive lineman Sasha Shurvin had a solid game including a QB sack.

Specials Teams play was highlighted by the enormous hits by Mitch Ottosen and for his efforts Mitch was named as the Special Teams Player of the Game.

The Offensive Player of the Game was awarded to Travis Johnson for his great day catching the football.

Mitch Pearse was selected as the Defensive Player of the Game for his terrific coverage including three knockdowns.  The Overall Player of the Game was awarded to Carson Ross was his outstanding game at left tackle on the offensive line.

Next week, the undefeated Junior Varsity Rams will tangle with one-loss Nanaimo District in conference play.

The game is on Thursday at Mount Douglas with kick-off at 3:15 p.m.

The red hot and unbeaten Varsity Rams travel to Parksville on Saturday, Oct. 31 for a 1 p.m kick-off with conference rival Ballenas.

Junior Varsity and Varsity players, we will be holding a Bottle Drive and Food Drive on Saturday at Mount Douglas.