2014 Colt’s Season – Week 6

 Trojans
Apr 082014
 

Once again, Trojans had to change venue. This time from Craik Park to 5 Sports as Craik Park was closed for the weekend due to the weather. The night remained precipitation free.

The Trojans headed into this game with a lot to prove as the season has not gone as well as recent seasons so far. Trojans’ defence started off the game and took no time in forcing a punt. Then, first play from scrimmage for the Trojans resulted in a 44 yard cross field scamper by Jarrad Clarke and a touchdown. Kris Gacuma extra point was good. 7-0 Trojans.

The next Grizzlies’ drive saw them get a drive going by way of their passing game. With some added running, the Grizzlies’ found themselves on the Trojans 1 yard line. Some great back-to-back plays by Jamie Goddard saw the Grizzlies pushed back to the Trojans’ 12 yard line. Not to be out done by his brother, on 3rd down, Adam Goddard took an interception on the Trojans’ 5 yard line and proceeded to take it up the Trojans’ sideline, all the way to the Grizzlies’ 12 yard line. First play on offence and running back Jason Ielua scores with some good blocking by Ben Vitagliano and Myles Jones. Kris Gacuma extra point was good. 14-0 Trojans.

Trojans then created a turnover on downs at the Grizzlies 1 yard line which was then cashed in by Jason Ielua on the very next play. Extra point good and the score was quickly 21-0, Trojans favour.

The next Grizzlies’ drive was thwarted by a Jarrad Clarke interception at the Trojans’ 30 yard line and returned all the way for the touchdown. Extra point good, score 28-0 Trojans.

The Grizzlies then saw some success through the air on their next drive but a high shotgun snap resulted in a Nathan Reeves forced fumble and Chris Cochbain fumble recovery on the Grizzlies’ 29 yard line. This ended the half.

The Trojans started the second half first and got a good drive going but stalled at mid field. Then another promising drive by the Grizzlies was stopped by a Jarrad Clarke interception giving the Trojans the ball on their own 10 yard line.

Mishaps and miscues saw this drive not even gaining a first down and the ball was punted away. The ensuing drive again saw the Grizzlies knocking on the door, but a sack by Linebacker Chris Cochbain and then a 45 yard interception return by David Fonti destroyed any hopes of a score for the Grizzlies and setup the Trojans in good field position. 4 plays later, on 4th down, Quarterback Michael Head connected with Jarrad Clarke in the endzone for the score. Extra point was wide right. Score now 34-0.

Another high shotgun snap punched a hole in the next Grizzlies drive with a Nathan Reeves sack on 4th down turning the ball over on downs for the Trojans. This time, on 4th down, a short pass caught by Kris Cacuma was taken to the house by breaking 4 tackles. The two point run by Michael Head was good, bringing the score to 42-0.

The Trojans performed very business like with minimal procedural and substitution errors. This was reflected on the field on each down from snap to whistle. It was good to see the Trojans bounce back from last weeks defeat.

See the Trojans schedule for upcoming games.

2014 Colt’s Season – Week 5

 Trojans
Mar 312014
 

After the game had been moved from Craik Park to 5 Sports due to rain, the night remained dry throughout the battle between and Trojans and Seahawks.

The Trojans knew they had their hands full with the #1 ranked Seahawks who had not been challenged so far this season by any of their opponents. The Seahawks started strong, scoring on a two play offensive drive. Trojans’ defence held the 2 point attempt. Seahawks up 6-0 fast. After the Trojans’ offence failed to get a first down in the entire game last week, they were out to prove that that was an anomaly not the norm for them this year. Opening drive and the Trojans get a first down through a Michael Head QB sneak. This took the pressure off them to get that first, first down. But the drive did end in a punt with some missed opportunities.

The Trojans’ defence were on their heels on the next Seahawks’ drive, but recovered a fumble inside their own redzone. Trojans’ offence got a drive going with the first play resulting in a 29 yard pick up by running back Jason Lelua. A nice catch by Nathan Cornwell and then another strong run from Jason Lelua brought up a first down for the Trojans’ offence, starting to dispel the thoughts that the Trojans’ offence was a weak link for the team. An 8 yard pick up by Adam Goddard and then a 15 yard run by Jason Lelua brought up another first down this time at the Seahawks’ 11 yard line. But there the drive stalled with plays for losses and ultimately an interception thrown on a pass intended for Kris Gacuma.

The Trojans’ defence made some good plays on the ensuing Seahawks’ drive, but it was not enough to prevent a Seahawks’ touchdown by their quarterback on an option play from mid-field. Score now 14-0 Seahawks.

A 22 yard catch by Kris Gacuma started another solid drive for the Trojans which got them into Seahawks’ territory again but the drive ends the same as the last with an interception on a pass intended for Adam Goddard which was returned quickly for a touchdown. Score now 20-0 to the Seahawks.

The next drive ended on another interception, the last thrown for the game by young quarterback Michael Head. The Trojans’ defence held a last minute drive by the Seahawks to end the half.

Trojans got the ball first to start the second half, but unfortunately did nothing with it. A good punt and the Trojans’ defence had good field position to work with. After holding the Seahawks to 4th and 10, Seahawks’ running back #21 took a simple zone running play all the way to the endzone. With the two point conversion good, the score was now 28-0 in favour of the Seahawks.

The first play of the next drive saw Michael Head move up in the pocket and connect with Nathan Cornwell for a 53 yard touchdown strike. With the two point conversion good, the score now stood at 28-8. On the very next drive, the Seahawks executed a counter run play for a large gain and then a similar looking play for the touchdown. A two play drive for the second time of the night. Two point play good and the score is now 36-8, which is where it would end.

The game ended with Trojans’ DE Siale Langi stumbling onto the field to take his position with coach Piscioneri on the spot attempting to prevent him to enter the field and then catching Siale as he fell to the ground. Siale was taken away in an ambulance, having difficulties talking and squeaking your hand. Siale was diagnosed with concussion and was kept in hospital for 4 hours. He was home by 2am and resting on Sunday. We wish Siale a speedy recovery.

As for the Trojans’ performance, the offence certainly did better than a week ago, but the team as a whole have a lot of work a head of them and need to work hard from now until the end of the season in order to make the top 3 and thus the play-offs. The level of attendance and focus at training will dictate the Trojans’ fate.

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