August 1, 2010

The Sarnia Sturgeon Junior Varsity suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Toronto Junior Argos in the provincial semi-finals on Sunday at Norm Perry Park by a score of 14-12.  A win by the Sturgeon would have enabled them to join the Bantam Sturgeon who will represent the organization in the provincial finals Sunday August 8 at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University. 

The JV team began the season 0-3 and then put on a convincing 5 game win streak to finish the season at 5-3 and the
 right to host the playoff game between the second and third place teams.

The Sturgeon came out with a smothering defence and held a 6-0 lead at the half.  Another unconverted touchdown was added as the Sturgeon opened up a 12-0 lead after 3 quarters. 

In the fourth quarter, numerous turnovers by the offence gave the potent Argo offence short fields to work with.  On numerous occasions the valiant defence turned back the visitors.  Toronto scored the go ahead touchdown with 1:20 remaining in the game and hung on for the victory.