The Cumberland Panthers swept all four of their games against the Gloucester South Raiders on the weekend. The U14 peewee squad got things started with a dominating 43-0 win over the U14 Raiders at Millennium Park on Saturday.
Six different players scored for the Panthers, including running back Precious Okoro who scored twice. Grayson Rouleau threw a pair of touchdowns to Jaylan Clerge and Evan Nicholls and Clerge threw a touchdown of his own to Knox Constant.
The Panthers’ sixth touchdown was scored on a pick six by Charbel Elias, while place kicker Noah Rosarion added four converts and a 30-yard field goal.
The win improves the Panthers’ record to 4-0 and places them in a two way tie for first place with the Myers Riders.
In Saturday’s second game, the U16 bantam team easily dispatched the U16 Raiders 46-26.
Slotback Trenton Murdock was a one man wrecking crew for the Panthers, hauling in five catches for 151 yards from quarterback Kam Sorne, four of which were for touchdowns. He also returned a punt 85 yards for another touchdown. The win evens the Panthers’ record at 2-2.
With the Panthers’ peewee and bantam teams both posting wins on Saturday, it was the U10 and U12 teams turn to take to the field on Sunday.
The tyke squad was first up and set the tone for the day with a 56-12 win over the Raiders. Nolan Camp ran the ball nine times for 119 yards and 4 TDs, Jason Kavanaugh scored three times on four carries for 58 yards. And Marshall Harmer ran four times for 66 yards and and another touchdown.
Lucas Fopa kicked three two-point converts and Harrison LaPorte added another.
The team dedicated the game and the rest of the season to teammate Miekel Safarian who suffered a season ending injury during practice earlier in the week.
In the final game of the weekend, the U12 mosquito team posted a 37-10 win over the Raiders.
Quarterback Nico Scarfone threw a pair of touchdowns to Calvin Paiano and Ruslan Delorme and ran for two more, while running back Owen Nicholls added another.
Mavrik Poirier was the game’s defensive star with 12 tackles and an interception.
The win improves the Panthers record to 4-0 and sets up a showdown with the U12 Orleans Bengals, who are also undefeated, in Saturday’s second game between the two east end rivals.
The day will begin with the tyke game at 9 a.m. The mosquito teams will take to the field at 11 a.m., followed by the peewee squads at 1 p.m. and the bantam game at 3 p.m. All four games will be played at Bilberry Park behind St. Matthew High School.
TARTARE NIGHT every Wednesday night at the Orléans Brewing Co. from 5-8 p.m. Beef, tuna and beet options. The Orléans Brewing Co. is located 4380 Innes Rd., next to McDonalds.
ORLEANS FARMERS MARKET every Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm 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.
ROYAL OAK ORLEANS presents live music with Ryan MacIntyre entertaining from 9 p.m. Come and enjoy our special Oak-toberfest menu. The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. (corner of Jeanne d'Arc.)
CUMBERLAND FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with 85 local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds.
90s HITS MUSICAL BINGO 7:30 p.m. at the Orléans Brewing Co. 4380 Innes Rd., next to McDonalds. Hosted by Shine..
