Spartans still holding strong

James Giancola  

Times Jr Reporter 

 

The senior Spartans had two games last week, the first at home against the Chestermere Cowboys. This was the first home game of the season for the team.  Wearing their new blue jerseys they were able to pick up their first win of the year. The game started off slow for the Spartans, as at one point the Chestermere Cowboys had a 14-3 lead. The second half of the game was owned by the Spartans with running back Dakota Barrie racking up over 100 yards thanks to strong play from the offensive line. Dakota was running like he was on a mission, scoring his first touchdown this year. What he didn’t know was that he woke up an offensive machine. 

The offensive line was able to open up huge holes in the second half and the Spartans offense took the lead because of a strong running game. They cruised in the second half, to win the game 41-14. Thanks also to the strong defense that secured the win with an interception for a touchdown by half back David Kuljanin. 

The second game of the week for the senior team was held on the turf surface of Shouldice field in Calgary. The Spartans played against the Ernest Manning Gryphons. The Gryphons moved the ball down the field on the Spartans, who were still able to keep it close thanks to a big kickoff return by James Nakamura. It was a close game with the first half closed out by a touchdown pass to slot back David Kuljanin. The Gryphons came out of half time taking a big lead. The last play of the game was a touchdown pass; Cory Campbell connected with wide receiver James Giancola for a final score of 48-20.  It was a much better game than the scoreboard showed. Hopefully all of the hard work paid off for the Spartans away game against the Burt Church Chargers in Airdrie on Sept. 27. Result unavailable as of press time. 

The Peewee Spartans were in action Saturday in Wetaskiwin to face the Wildcats. It was a good game for both teams. 

“They were the nicest team we have played,” said trainer Lori Klauck. “The coaches, the parents, the kids all seemed to be of a similar mind set of what the Strathmore organization represents.” 

The coaches were happy for the opportunity to spread the ball around. The five players scoring the touchdowns were Austin Wasut, Kobe Holloway, Cooper Fargey, Riley Bahan and Ethan Monaghan. 

The Peewees have a bye week giving them an opportunity to rest up and build on their skills in preparation for their Oct. 8th game against the Red Deer Hornets in Red Deer.