Men’s Baseball
Gryphons 0, Varsity Blues 6
The Gryphons season comes to an end after a loss in the OUA quarterfinals against the Toronto Varsity Blues on Friday. The OUA tournament was held in Toronto, and after a season of double-headers, the Gryphons lost in a one-and-done, tournament-style play. “It was a tough way to end the season,” said head coach, Matt Griffin, in an interview with Gryphons Athletics. “We have to say goodbye to kids who made a big contribution to this program. ”
Field Hockey
Gryphons 1, Lions 0
Gryphons 6, Marlets 0
The Gryphons served up the first loss of York’s season last Wednesday in a 1-0 shutout. On Friday, the Gryphons continued their success against the McGill Martlets in Toronto. The two wins put the Gryphons at a 6-1-2 record, and only seven points behind the Lions.
Football
Gryphons 24, Golden Hawks 14
The Gryphons defeated the fifth-ranked team in the country last Saturday at home. The win is another big one for the Gryphons, as it brings the football squad a step closer to the Yates Cup this year. The Gryphons, who suffered a slow start this season, have won their past two games. The Gryphons hope to keep their streak running against Carleton next week in Ottawa.
Oh you know, just another 120 yard kick return at the office ????☕. This time Scarfone goes 122 yards to the HOUSE! #SpecialForces #TeamFirst pic.twitter.com/xxMBXURrMt
— Gryphon Football (@GryphonFootball) October 15, 2017
Men’s Hockey
Gryphons 3, Badgers 2
Gryphons 1, Big Red 7
The Gryphons walked away with points in their first two games of the season. In their home-opener, the Gryphons narrowly escaped the Badgers. On Saturday, the Gryphons faced-off against the Cornell Big Red’s of the NCAA and lost by six goals in the exhibition game. The Gryphons play the McGill Redmen next Friday in Montreal.
Women’s Hockey
Gryphons 3, Warriors 2
The Gryphons won another exhibition game against the neighbouring Waterloo Warriors on Saturday in Waterloo. The game went to overtime before the Gryphons drove home the dagger in their last exhibition game of the season. The Gryphons home opener takes place this Thursday against the Ryerson Rams at the Gryphon Centre.
Golf
Men 4th overall, Women 7th overall
The men’s and women’s golf teams finished off their season at the OUA championships in Kanata this weekend. The women’s team finished with a 7th place finish, with Linnea Knutsson, a Landskrona, Sweden native and U of G exchange student, finishing with a 5th place finish individually. The men’s team finished 4th with three players tied for 6th place individually.
Men’s Lacrosse
Gryphons 12, Marauders 6
Gryphons 14, Voyageurs 7
The Gryphons came out of last week with two more victories, raising their record to 6-3. Last Friday, they defeated McMaster on the road, and then on Sunday , they defeated Laurentian at home. The Gryphons hope to continue last week’s success against Western and Toronto next weekend.
Women’s Lacrosse
Gryphons 15, Ridgebacks 3
Gryphons 11, Lions 5
The Gryphons Women’s Lacrosse team won both games on Sunday in Waterloo to elevate their record to 3-9-1. The two wins are the first since their first game at the beginning of September, and the Gryphons finish their season on two high notes .
Men’s Rugby
Gryphons 44, Excaliburs 0
The Gryphons shutout a Trent squad on the road in Peterborough. The victory keeps the lads focused and ready for their last game of the season against the Western Mustangs.
Women’s Rugby
Gryphons 55, Lions 0
The Gryphons strut over the Lions in the OUA semifinals by shutting out York. The Gryphons are set to play the Queen’s Golden Gaels in the OUA finals at home this Saturday.
Women’s Soccer
Gryphons 3, Marauders 0
The Gryphons shut out the Marauders at home last Wednesday. The win increases the Gryphons’ record to 8-3-2, and puts the women’s soccer squad in second place in the OUA West Division. The Gryphons hope to gain traction on the OUA-West-leading Mustangs this Saturday.
Men’s Soccer
Gryphons 1, Marauders 2
The Gryphons lost a close game against the Marauders last Wednesday and their record drops to 9-3-1. The loss drops the Gryphons in the standings to third in the OUA West Division behind McMaster. The Gryphons hope to bounce back against Waterloo and Western this week.
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