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ONTARIO BLUES DAY FOUR RECAP
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| Saturday, August 10, 2013 - Submitted by Brock Smith - Rugby Ontario |
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Please visit www.nationalfestivalrugby.com for full updates throughout the tournament, including photos, video, statistics and other game information.
Saturday, August 10th was Day Four of the 2013 National Championship Festival, and the first day of Plate/Cup Semi-Finals. There was plenty at stake for Ontario’s teams.
At the end of the day, the results for Ontario were incredible. Three teams – the U18 Jr. Blues, the U18 Jr. Storm, and the U16 Jr. Storm – will all play in the Cup Finals tomorrow. Two teams – the U18 and U16 East Jr. Blues – will play in the Plate Finals, while the U17 Jr. Blues will play for third place in the U18 division, and the U15 Jr. Blues will play their final Cup pool match.
Ontario Matches – Day Four
U18 Men
Quebec 14 vs. 24 Ontario-3 (East Jr. Blues U18) – Plate Semi-Finals
The U18 East Jr. Blues booked their place in the National Championship Plate Finals tomorrow, after defeating Quebec 24-14.
The match was a scrappy affair, bereft with yellow cards and stoppages, but Ontario used superior passing and speed to defeat their provincial neighbours.
The East Jr. Blues will take on British Columbia-2 tomorrow morning for the National Championship Plate.
Tries: Fraser Hill, Rhys Davies, Christian St. Louis, Safwan Malik
Conversions: Nick Carriere, Christian St. Louis
Ontario-1 (Jr. Blues U18) 46 vs. 19 Ontario-2 (Jr. Blues U17) – Cup Semi-Finals – 2:15 PM PDT / 5:15 PM EDT
In a match that showcased the skill and depth of Ontario’s junior rugby program, the U18 Jr. Blues defeated the U17 Jr. Blues 46-19 in the Battle of Ontario. The result means that the U18s will play for the National Championship Cup, while the U17s will vie for third place.
Both Ontario teams gave their all on the pitch, and used the match to work out any kinks they may have had before their medal matches tomorrow.
The U18 Jr. Blues will take on British Columbia tomorrow morning for the National Championship Cup, while the U17 Jr. Blues will battle Alberta in the third-place match.
U18 Jr. Blues Tries: John Shaw (3), Owen Brombal, Derek Van Den Tempel, Aidan O’Brien, Riley Di Nardo
U18 Jr. Blues Conversions: Andrew Coe (4)
U18 Jr. Blues Penalties: Andrew Coe
U17 Jr. Blues Tries: Andrew Silla, Nick Gattrell, Mitchell Richardson
U17 Jr. Blues Conversions: Troy Matthews (2)
U18 Women
Quebec 3 vs. 30 Ontario (Jr. Storm U18) – Cup Semi-Final – 12:30 PM PDT / 3:30 PM EDT
The U18 Jr. Storm have earned their spot in the National Championships Cup Final after defeating Quebec 30-3. Despite giving up an early penalty, the Ontarians battened down the hatches, and held Quebec pointless for the remainder of the game, while using their speed to exploit gaps in Quebec’s defence.
Although Ontario has been an offensive juggernaut this tournament, it has been their defence that has truly excelled. Through four matches, the ladies have only given up 10 points.
The U18 Jr. Storm will take on British Columbia tomorrow morning for the National Championship Cup.
Tries: Kelsey Owen, Charity Williams, Catherine Belanger
Conversions: Charlotte Dunn (2)
Penalties: Charlotte Dunn (2)
U16 Men
Newfoundland 8 vs. 42 Ontario-2 (East Jr. Blues U16) – Plate Round – 10:45 AM PDT / 1:45 PM EDT
After defeating Newfoundland 55-0 earlier in the tournament, the U16 East Jr. Blues continued their winning ways over the Rock, defeating them by a score of 42-8.
Speed and stamina were big factors in the win for the Eastern Ontarians, who were often able to stretch Newfoundland’s defence past their limit.
The East Jr. Blues will play for the National Championship Plate tomorrow morning against Quebec.
Tries: Steven Ng (2), Ameen Aghamirian, Clark Hodgins, Nicholas De Lallo, Metin Ali
Conversions: Liam Kelly (5), Benjamin Washer
British Columbia-2 29 vs. 22 Ontario-1 (Jr. Blues U15) – Cup Round – 12:30 PM PDT / 3:30 PM EDT
It was a heartbreaking loss for the U15 Jr. Blues, falling to British Columbia 29-22, as the Western province scored a try on the final play of the game.
It was, by far, the U15’s best match of the tournament, as they shocked the tournament hosts by leading at halftime, 17-10. Ontario also showed incredible bravery when defending wave after wave of second-half attacks orchestrated by British Columbia. Despite the loss, the lads left the pitch with their heads held high.
The Jr. Blues will round out their National Championships Cup Round tomorrow morning against British Columbia-1.
Tries: William Chandler, Miguel Palij, Josh Ince, Jack McRogers
Conversions: Jack McRogers
U16 Women
Ontario (Jr. Storm U16) 18 vs. 10 Alberta – Cup Semi-Finals – 2:15 PM PDT / 5:15 PM EDT
The U16 Jr. Storm punched their ticket to the National Championship Cup Final tomorrow after defeating Alberta 18-10 in a complete and spirited match.
It was a match that tested Ontario’s resolve – it was a see-saw battle, and it took a last-minute try by Montana Lim to secure the victory for the Jr. Storm.
The U16 Jr. Storm will take on British Columbia tomorrow morning for the National Championship Cup.
Tries: Tobi Owotomo, Kara Gani, Montana Lim
Penalties: Natasha Naismith
U14 Boys
Ontario-2 (Jr. Blues U14 Squad #2) vs. Barbarians, 4:00 PM PDT / 7:00 PM EDT
Washington vs. Ontario-1 (Jr. Blues U14 Squad #1), 5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM EDT
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