The University of Guelph Gryphons won their first game on Saturday, Sept. 9 after an 0-2 start to their season. The Gryphons dominated the stats, and won in impressive fashion scoring ten touchdowns.
“[The win] feels good, but we’ve been knocking on that door for the last two weeks. We’ve been playing good football, but it’s nice to put it all together,” said Kevin MacNeill, head coach of the Gryphons.
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Lancers freshman quarterback Colton Allen started the game and was shutdown after a quick 16-0 start for the Gryphons.
Gryphons quarterback James Roberts threw for a convincing 302 yards in the first half alone, while completing the first 12 of his throws before a single incompletion.
Jacob Scarfone, Gryphons slotback, continued to be a reliable option hauling in six receptions for 89 yards with a touchdown.
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The Gryphons dual-headed backfield gave the Gryphons two options in the power running of Johnny Augustine and the break-out speed of Jamal Hooker. The two players combined for 141 yards and four touchdowns giving dynamism to the Gryphons backfield.
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The Gryphons were up 53-3 allowing the backend of the roster to have some playing time during the second half.
“[It’s] great to see our third string quarterback and fourth string running back get in there. And absolutely we were able to get a lot of guys on the field and so it’s a nice way to reward some guys for their work,” MacNeill said.
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The Gryphons hope to advance their record to an even 2-2 in their next game against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues this Saturday, Sept. 16 at Varsity Stadium in Toronto.
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