The Cumberland Panthers Football Club kicked off its fall season at Millennium Park on Aug. 16 by winning all four of its games at the U10 tyke, U12 mosquito, U14 peewee and U16 bantam levels against the Kanata Knights.
The results in all four games were pretty lopsided, starting with the U10 tyke game which the Panthers won 40-12.
Running back Jason Kavanaugh scored three touchdowns for the Panthers, while quarterback Noah Armstrong ran one in and threw two more to receivers Nolan Camp and Marshall Hamer.
The U12 mosquito team won its game 32-0 on a pair of rushing touchdowns by Nico Scarfone, who also threw a touchdown to receiver Calvin Paiano and kicked all four of his team’s two point converts. Running back Owen Nicholls scored the Panthers fourth touchdown.
Punt returner Mavrik Poirier scored what appeared to be the Panthers’ fifth touchdown but it was ultimately called back when they were called for blocking from behind.
Taking inspiration from their younger clubmates, the U14 peewee squad marched onto to the Millennium Park field and promptly took care of business with a 54-0 win over their west end opponents.
Seven different players scored for the Panthers starting with Evan Nicholls who scored twice. The other TDs were scored by Precious Okoro, Jacob Kavanaugh, James Morrison, Grayson Rouleau, Rocco Della Dedova and Mathias Cave.
In the final game of the day, the Panthers U16 bantam squad beat the Stallions 47-8.
Quarterback Kam Sorne had an MVP performance, throwing for 177 yards, in-cluding three touchdowns, and running in another. Two of the touchdown passes were caught by Trenton Murdock and the other was hauled in by Ethan Blank.
Running back Cody Craig also scored a touchdown, as did kick returner Adrien Saumure who ran one back 90-yards.
Place kicker Carson Harris was a perfect 6-for-6 on his convert attempts and added a field goal for good measure.
The four wins provided the perfect start to what the Panthers hope will be another successful season.
Last year, the U12, U14 and U16 teams all managed to make it to the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) A-Cup championships, with both the U12 and U14 teams ultimately winning the A-Cup title.
All four Panther teams were hoping to improve their respective records to 2-0 when they faced the North Gloucester Giants this past weekend in what was expected to be a more competitive atmosphere.
Unfortunatelty the games all took place on Sunday after this week’s paper already went to press.
All four teams will next see action this Labour Day Monday when they travel to Cornwall to take on the Wildcats.
SDBC TAPROOM CONCERT SERIES presents Quite Alright live and in concert at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Advance tickets $7 available at 
PUMPKINS & PINTS pumpkin carving event at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Cost $10. Your ticket gets you your own pumpkin and materials so you can get creative and carve out your masterpiece. There will be prizes and other surprises. All ages. Space is limited so RSVP today by visiting 
TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans. Free to play. Prizes for the winning team! The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near Jeanne d'Arc. For more info visit 
OYSTER NIGHT every Wednesday from 6-9 pm at the Orléans Brewing Co. Two types of oysters served with lemon, Tobasco, horseradish, salt and mignonette. The Orléans Brewing Co. is located at 4380 Innes Rd., next to McDonalds.
FINAL ORLEANS FARMERS MARKET OF THE YEAR from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Centre on Tenth Line Road. Shop the freshest seasonal produce, meat and dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more while getting to know the folks who grew and made it.
BOOZE AND BREWS BASH at the Royal Oak Orléans, 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. (corner of Jeanne d'Arc) 10 pm to 2 am. Dance the night away when DJ Kwizz starts spinning the tunes at 10pm!! Prize for the best costume!! Pints of Molson Canadian for $6.95 & shots of Jameson's for $5.95.
