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.
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