A season to remember for Ramara Youth flag football
Kiwanis Club and Cordery Electric capture the Brechin Mara Legion Jr. Turkey Bowl titles as another memorable SportsKlub season comes to a close
A season filled with big plays, close finishes and plenty of memorable performances came to a fitting conclusion Tuesday night as SportsKlub Ramara Youth Flag Football wrapped up with the Brechin Mara Legion Jr. Turkey Bowl.
The final night saw the Kiwanis Club capture the 8-11 Turkey Bowl after an incredible matchup with Peggy’s Chip Truck went to three overtimes, while Cordery Electric earned the 12-14 title with a 26-22 victory over the Lions Club.
It was a finish that matched the season that came before it, with players across both divisions getting one final opportunity to take the field with their teammates and create a few more memories before the fall program came to an end.
Kiwanis survives three-overtime Turkey Bowl thriller
There could hardly have been a closer way to decide the 8-11 Brechin Mara Legion Jr. Turkey Bowl.
Kiwanis Club and Peggy’s Chip Truck finished regulation tied 32-32 after trading touchdowns throughout the game. Peggy’s scored 12 points in the opening quarter before Kiwanis responded with 12 in the second, and the two teams eventually reached the end of regulation even on the scoreboard.
The numbers showed just how much offence the matchup produced. Kiwanis piled up 510 yards, including 280 through the air and 230 on the ground, while Peggy’s generated 375 yards with 370 coming on the ground.
Declan Ware was at the centre of the Kiwanis attack. He threw for 155 yards and a touchdown, rushed for 135 yards and two scores and caught two passes for 95 yards and another two touchdowns. Callan Corbett added two touchdown passes, while Max Cook recorded 120 receiving yards.
Peggy’s had a huge performance of its own from Grayson McPeake. He rushed seven times for 355 yards and four touchdowns, accounting for 24 points in regulation.
With the teams still unable to be separated, the Turkey Bowl went to three overtimes. Both teams recorded another 12 points each, with Ware and Max Cook scoring for Kiwanis and McPeake adding two more touchdowns for Peggy’s.
The game was finally settled when Callen Corbett threw a strike to the back of the endzone finding Gabe Cleavely who made the game winning catch in traffic.
Cordery Electric finishes season with Turkey Bowl title
The 12-14 championship also delivered a close finish, with Cordery Electric defeating the Lions Club 26-22 to capture the Brechin Mara Legion Jr. Turkey Bowl.
The Lions Club held the advantage through the early portions of the game, leading 8-0 after the first quarter and 16-6 after the second. Cordery answered with eight points in the third before scoring 12 in the fourth to finish the night with 26.
Cordery's ground game powered the offence, producing 355 rushing yards as part of a 430-yard performance. Kieran Ware rushed for 95 yards, Miah Smith added 95 yards and a touchdown, Irelynn Watson had 90 yards and a score, and Keenan Hughes contributed 70 yards and a touchdown.
Smith also came through defensively with two interceptions and three flag pulls.
The Lions Club made sure the championship remained close. Ryan Salwonchuck completed five of seven passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns, while Cameron Sheamus added another 85 yards and a score.
Grayden Kostur finished with 70 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Ben Gasc and Harmony Seguin also found the end zone.
In the end, Cordery Electric completed its season with the 26-22 victory and the 12-14 Brechin Mara Legion Jr. Turkey Bowl championship.
Grand Harbour closes with a big performance
Grand Harbour also finished its season on a high note with a 36-6 victory over Byers Equipment in the 12-14 division.
Naya McPeake contributed on both sides of the ball, throwing for 125 yards and two touchdowns, rushing for another score and recording an interception with six flag pulls.
Byers Equipment's touchdown came through Weston Clay, who also contributed as a passer and runner. Gibb Ferry led Byers receivers with three catches for 50 yards.
Pitch Management ends the season with a close win
Pitch Management and BMR Pro provided another close matchup in the 8-11 division, with Pitch Management coming away with a 26-21 victory.
Carter Acebo led Pitch Management's ground attack with 175 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Oliver Fotrier rushed for 60 yards and another score. Charleigh Grant and Kylah Black each caught touchdown passes as Pitch Management finished with 425 total yards.
BMR Pro actually finished with more total offence, recording 478 yards, including 477 on the ground. Luke Hopkin rushed for 134 yards, Arianna Hora added 115 yards and a touchdown, James Verschuuren scored on a 95-yard run and Knox McCarrel added 70 yards and a score.
More than a Turkey Bowl
The Brechin Mara Legion Jr. Turkey Bowl put the finishing touch on another season of SportsKlub Ramara Youth Flag Football.
Kiwanis Club and Cordery Electric leave with Turkey Bowl titles, but Tuesday night was also a celebration of every player and team that spent the fall together on the field. From close finishes and breakout performances to touchdowns, interceptions and plenty of long runs, each week added another chapter to the season.
The trophies provide a memorable way to finish it, but the season was bigger than its final scores. For the players, families and everyone who spent their Tuesday nights at the Ramara Centre, it was another fall of playing sports, meeting people, being part of a team and having something to look forward to each week.
That's what the weekly hangout that happens to play sports is all about.
SportsKlub players (18+), friends and family are invited to the SportsKlub Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 7–11 p.m. at Barnfield Point Recreation Centre.
Throw on a costume, grab your teammates and come celebrate another SportsKlub season with music, food, a costume contest and one more night with the Klub.
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