The New Westminster AAA Hyacks continued on a winning streak with a 27-7 win over the Notre Dame Jugglers at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex Sept. 26.
A highlight of the game included a school record-breaking 95-yard pass from quarterback Mackenzie Ratcliffe to wide receiver Matt Seymour to make the score 14-7 in the second quarter.
A Seymour 50-yard punt return, followed by a David Penalver 12-yard touchdown run made it 20-7 at halftime.
In the fourth quarter, tight end Dylan Musgrove received a 14-yard pass from Ratcliffe, making it 27-7.
Thanks to a Seymour interception late in the fourth, the win was cemented for the Hyacks.
“Our defence is doing some great things right now, and everyone is contributing. Guys are making plays all over the place and really feeding off one another,” said Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji by email.
The Hyacks’ defence recorded six quarterback sacks led by linebacker Tyrone Morgan’s two, along with his seven tackles.
Adding to the defensive prowess, linebacker Jeff Lugtu added 11 tackles.
The win improves the Hyacks streak to 4-0 over B.C. teams.
“It was a quality win against a scrappy, well-coached opponent. The win streak is nice, but it only gets tougher from here. We have some big games coming up starting with next week against Mount Douglas. We’ll need our best effort of the season and I’m sure we’ll be ready for the opportunity,” said Lalji
The No. 5 ranked Hyacks boys take on Victoria’s Mount Douglas on Oct. 3 at Mercer Stadium. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.
Knights nab second shutout
The No. 4 ranked St. Thomas More Collegiate Knights followed their 42-0 win over Coquitlam’s Centennial last week by blanking the Rutland Voodoo 53-0 at Burnaby Lake, making the Knights 3-1 this season.
STM takes on West Kelowna’s Mt. Boucherie on the road at the Apple Bowl Oct. 3 at 5 p.m.
Juniors top Abby
The junior varsity Hyacks defeated Abbotsford’s WJ Mouat 39-14 at home at Mercer Stadium on Sept. 25.
The Hyacks are 3-0 in league play this season.
They face off against G.W. Graham on Thursday.
