Huskers rule the cornfield, capture Orillia Flag Football Pumpkin Bowl crown
Josh Ayers scores five touchdowns in a cornfield showdown as the Wagner Lawn Care Huskers capture the Daryl Carstens Pumpkin Bowl
The Wagner Lawn Care Huskers helped kick off the Daryl Carstens Pumpkin Bowl in memorable fashion on Saturday, defeating the McLean & Dickey Thunderbolts 46-28 in a special SportsKlub Orillia Flag Football game played in a cornfield at Hewitts Farm in Severn.
Josh Ayers led the Huskers with 165 receiving yards, three receiving touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns and eight flag pulls, while Calvin Hale threw for 255 yards and four touchdowns.
The setting provided a memorable beginning to a busy day of co-ed Flag Football, with eight additional games scheduled throughout the afternoon.
Elsewhere, Owen Kaczanowski delivered a remarkable four-touchdown receiving performance for the Rick Grant Landscaping Blues, while the Mariposa Building Services Trojans, CMF Automotive Silver Bombers, Speaking of Wildlife Scouts and Hotshots Sandblasting Augies all enjoyed victories.
Huskers open Pumpkin Bowl with cornfield victory
Wagner Lawn Care Huskers 46, McLean & Dickey Thunderbolts 28
The Huskers made the most of their unique surroundings, opening Pumpkin Bowl Saturday with an 18-point victory over the Thunderbolts.
Josh Ayers contributed across all areas of the game, recording 165 receiving yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 91 yards and two more scores.
Ayers also led the defensive effort with eight flag pulls and two pass breakups, helping the Huskers secure the win.
Calvin Hale completed 11 of 12 passes for 255 yards and four touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown pass. Andreas Schnyder added 50 receiving yards and a score.
The Thunderbolts produced several strong performances of their own, with Kayden Halloch throwing for 192 yards and two touchdowns and Mitchell Hurtubise adding 175 passing yards and two scores.Rachel Holmes finished with 90 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Colby Shaw caught two touchdown passes.
The Huskers' offensive production helped them take the victory in one of the most memorable settings in Orillia SportsKlub history.
Silver Bombers respond against Turkey Bowl champions
CMF Automotive Silver Bombers 28, Hotshots Sandblasting Augies 21
The Silver Bombers responded to their Turkey Bowl championship loss earlier in the week with a 28-21 victory over the Augies.
Colton Thompson led the Silver Bombers' offensive effort, throwing for 285 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Ethan Westbrooke caught three passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns, while Luke Phillips contributed 95 receiving yards and another score.
The Augies continued to showcase their offensive talent, led by Braeden Price, who threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
Mike Black finished with 65 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Steve Hamilton added 50 receiving yards and another score. Tyler Evans also contributed a rushing touchdown.
The seven-point result added another close matchup between two teams that had met in the Turkey Bowl championship just days earlier.
Scouts deliver strong response against Blues
Speaking of Wildlife Scouts 26, Rick Grant Landscaping Blues 6
The Scouts earned a 26-6 victory over the Blues behind a strong performance from Paul Laforet.
Laforet threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns while adding 85 rushing yards and another score. Defensively, he contributed four flag pulls, an interception and two pass breakups. Samantha Goodnough caught two touchdown passes and finished with 80 receiving yards, while Lucas Scriver added 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The Blues had several impressive individual performances despite the result.
Hayden Woodbeck threw for 165 yards and a touchdown, while Connor Woodbeck added 115 passing yards and 70 rushing yards.
Matt Planta caught a touchdown pass and finished with 105 receiving yards, while Owen Kaczanowski contributed 65 rushing yards and 65 receiving yards.
The Scouts' balanced attack helped them secure a 20-point victory.
Trojans continue strong offensive stretch
Mariposa Building Services Trojans 35, Synergy Health Care Monsters 20
The Trojans continued their productive stretch of offensive performances with a 35-20 victory over the Orillia Synergy Healthcare Monsters.
Tyler Hinds led the receiving attack with 180 yards and two touchdowns, while Martin Cunningham added 85 receiving yards and two scores. Kayden Halloch threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns, while Oswell James completed all five of his passing attempts for 140 yards and two touchdowns.
The Monsters contributed several standout performances, led by Ethan Barber, who threw for 135 yards and a touchdown while adding 70 receiving yards and another score.
Bailey Yeoman finished with 85 receiving yards, while Andrew Westelaken caught a touchdown pass and added 55 receiving yards.
The Trojans' five passing touchdowns helped them secure their second victory of the week.
Blues offence erupts for six passing touchdowns
Rick Grant Landscaping Blues 46, McLean & Dickey Thunderbolts 28
Owen Kaczanowski delivered one of the standout individual performances of the Pumpkin Bowl, catching four touchdown passes and finishing with 255 receiving yards in the Blues' 46-28 victory over the Thunderbolts.
Kaczanowski's performance highlighted an explosive Blues offence that produced 530 total yards. Andrew Billark completed all three of his passing attempts for 240 yards and three touchdowns, while Hayden Woodbeck threw for 205 yards and three more scores.
Vinces Pitines added a 95-yard touchdown reception, while Matt Planta contributed a rushing touchdown and another receiving score.
The Thunderbolts also delivered an impressive offensive performance.
Mitchell Hurtubise threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns, while Kayden Halloch added 225 passing yards and two scores. Jackson Denne caught two touchdown passes and finished with 155 receiving yards, while Percy Thomas added 125 receiving yards.
Despite the Thunderbolts' strong offensive production, the Blues' six passing touchdowns helped secure the 18-point victory.
Trojans outlast Silver Bombers in high-scoring matchup
Mariposa Building Services Trojans 42, CMF Automotive Silver Bombers 35
The Trojans earned another victory in one of the Pumpkin Bowl's highest-scoring matchups, defeating the Silver Bombers 42-35.
Tyler Hinds led the Trojans with 210 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Sam Skalosky caught three touchdown passes and finished with 100 receiving yards.
Oswell James threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns, while Skalosky added 175 passing yards and two scores.
The Silver Bombers responded with a strong offensive showing of their own.
Ethan Phillips caught three touchdown passes and finished with 180 receiving yards, while Colton Thompson threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns.
Jesse Bremner added 140 passing yards and two scores, while Ethan Westbrooke contributed 80 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The Trojans' 42-point performance helped them secure the seven-point victory.
Augies finish with victory over Monsters
Hotshots Sandblasting Augies 31, Synergy Health Care Monsters 6
The Augies finished their Pumpkin Bowl action with a 31-6 victory over the Monsters, led by strong performances from Tyler Evans and Braeden Price.
Tyler Evans threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns, while Price completed all five of his passing attempts for 121 yards and two scores. Raygen Hendley finished with 115 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Mike Black added 75 receiving yards and another score. Braeden Errico and Steve Hamilton also caught touchdown passes, while Price contributed a rushing touchdown.
The Monsters had several positive individual performances, including Jason Connell's 112 passing yards and 63 receiving yards. Bailey Yeoman added 60 receiving yards, while Ethan Barber contributed 42 receiving yards and an interception defensively.
The Augies' five touchdowns helped them finish the day with another victory following their Turkey Bowl championship earlier in the week.
Huskers hold off Scouts to claim Pumpkin Bowl
Wagner Lawn Care Huskers 33, Speaking of Wildlife Scouts 28
The Huskers added another victory to their Pumpkin Bowl Saturday, defeating the Scouts 33-28 in a closely contested matchup.
Ben Prinzen delivered one of the day's strongest receiving performances, finishing with 245 yards and two touchdowns. Calvin Hale threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns, while Josh Ayers added 160 passing yards and two scores. Ayers also contributed 95 receiving yards and two touchdowns, along with 10 flag pulls and a sack on defence.
The Scouts produced several strong offensive performances, led by Paul Laforet, who threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns. James Oxley finished with 160 receiving yards, while Samantha Goodnough caught two touchdown passes. Lucas Scriver added 75 receiving yards and a score.
The Huskers' five-point victory gave them another memorable result on a busy Pumpkin Bowl Saturday.
Pumpkin Bowl brings another memorable day to SportsKlub
The Daryl Carstens Pumpkin Bowl delivered a full day of football, highlighted by a special cornfield matchup, high-scoring performances and memorable individual achievements.
From Josh Ayers' all-around performance in the morning to Owen Kaczanowski's four receiving touchdowns later in the day, players across the program contributed to another memorable chapter of the fall season.
The Huskers and Trojans each collected multiple victories, while the Blues, Silver Bombers, Scouts and Augies also enjoyed winning performances. Beyond the football, the Pumpkin Bowl continued SportsKlub's tradition of bringing people together through unique events and shared experiences.
The games provided plenty of touchdowns and memorable moments, but the day was also another opportunity for players to spend time with teammates, reconnect with friends and enjoy being part of the SportsKlub community.
Whether playing in a cornfield or taking the field for another afternoon matchup, the Pumpkin Bowl was another reminder of what SportsKlub is all about: getting together, playing sports and making memories that last beyond the final whistle.
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