2007 SR. BOYS
Sept 18, 2007
Welcome back to another exciting year of football. The senior football coaching staff wants to welcome the new members to the senior squad, including the members of last year’s Jr. Metro Bowl semifinalist squad. The season got off to a great start last Thursday, Sept 13, 2007 as they entered the St. Marcellaneous Senior Football Jamboree. Notre Dame had an impressive 4-0 record against teams from the Peel and Toronto area.
Sept 24, 2007
The 1st game of the regular season kicked off on Friday, Sept 21, 2007 as the senior boys won their first game of the season 44-0 against Abbey Park. A number of individuals made their way to the end zone, including R. McCarthy and A.Iszak with 2 touchdowns each, and D. Dimitroff, and K. Lagace with one touchdown apiece. The converts were shared between L. Paron and A. Beaudry. Strong performances by T. Sherwood, D. Fraser and the entire Irish defence, as well as grade 11 Billy McPhee, who effectively stepped into the role as QB (throwing 5 touch down passes) in his first start as a senior. Be sure to get out and support the senior’s against Georgetown in next week’s home opener –Friday Sept 30, 2007 – 3: 30 pm at Notre Dame…Go IRISH!!!
Sept 28, 2007
The second game of the season saw Notre Dame defeat Georgetown 37-7. A strong performance was demonstrated both on the offense and defensive sides of the ball. Touchdowns were scored by A. Iszak, K. Lagace, D. Dimitroff (2) and R. McCarthy had one touchdown, 3 converts, 1 field goal, and a single point. Notre Dame faces Blakelock next Wednesday.
Oct 3, 2007
Notre Dame had another successful outing this week against Blakelock, defeating them 45-0. Another strong performance by the defense allowed no points against, while
A. Iszak and A. Maj each had one rushing touchdown, K. Lagace had 2 rushing touchdowns, and R. McCarthy had 2 receiving touchdowns, 6 converts and one field goal. Be sure to get out and support out teams next week for the double header at Notre Dame. The Juniors face Assumption at 1:30, and the Seniors face Loyola at 3:30. Tickets are on sale all week for the Spirit Day Buy Out – students must check into period 4 for attendance, and with the purchase of a ticket/canned goods may attend the football game.
Oct 12, 2007
The Senior Boys had another impressive outing this week against Loyola with a 43-0 win. The defense went another game without allowing a single point, the fourth consecutive game in a row. The offense saw R. McCarthy and K. Lagace score 2 touchdowns apiece, A. Iszac, and D. Dimitoff each had one, and S. Dennis had 6 converts. The senior boys team would like to thank all of those fans who stayed to watch their game after the buy out for the junior game. Be sure to get out this week (Oct 19th) and watch the seniors face Assumption in their only night game of the year. The game is 6 pm at Nelson Stadium. Notre Dame fans are asked to enter through the gate on the North side of the stadium. Go IRISH!
Oct 26, 2007
Notre Dame lost a close one this week to Nelson in the final minutes. Up 12-10 with less than 3 minutes remaining, Nelson drove the ball down the field to score a touchdown to win the game 17-12. Keith Lagace scored a touchdown for the Irish, Dillon Dimitroff converted the 2 point conversion, Ryan McCarthy had a single point, and Steven Dennis added a clutch 44 yard field goal.
Be sure to get out and support our Irish next week, Thursday, November 1 as they face Holy Trinity in a game they need to win to make the Division 1 playoffs. Game time is 3:30 on Notre Dame’s football field.