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.
VINTAGE CAR EXPERIENCE from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in Cumberland Village. Explore the rapid design and mechanical advancements made during the earliest years of the automotive era. Cost: Adult - $9.42; Senior (ages 65 and up) - $6.65; Student (valid full-time student ID required) - $6.65; Youth (ages 6 to 17) - $6.65; Child (ages 5 and under) - Free; Family (Up to two adults, and accompanying children, all living in the same household) - $23.83.
TRIVIA NIGHT from 6:30 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. Exercise your grey matter before it turns to mush over the holidays. Reservations are a must to secure your spot. Send your team name and number of people to info@straydogbrewing.ca. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.
LIVE MUSIC at the Orléans branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. featuring the band Snap Crackle Pop. Everyone welcome.
CUMBERLAND FARMERS’ MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with a variety of local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds! FREE ADMISSION
