Wolverines Shut'em Out

The Wolverines even their record at 1-1 with a hard fought defensive battle on Thursday Sep 17th. They traveled to Brandon MB to take on the Vincent Massey Vikings and came home victorious 15-0. The Wolverines definitely employed a bend but don't break defensive strategy against the Vikings. Twice allowing the Viking to drive into their red zone, but both times the Wolverines were able to shut the door and not allow them to score. On one occasion, after a face masking call the Vikings had the ball first and goal on the Wolverine one yard line. On a bad exchange from center the Vikings fumbled the ball and Julian Bertrand was able to jump on the ball for the touchback.

The defensive effort was highlighted by some great play from Duane Penner. On a third down play where the Vikings had the ball in the Wolverine end of the field and needed just one yard, Penner came up and made a textbook tackle on the Vikings' QB. Have a look below:

Shortly thereafter in the third quarter Penner was at it again. Almost an exact copy of his 2nd quarter hit Penner came up to make a tackle on the QB again. This time he stepped it up a notch and was able to knock the ball loose, and cause a fumble. Teammate Jordan Mages, was Johnny on the spot and jumped on the loose ball. Have a look below:

Kienan Christian had a great debut as a Wolverine as well. Reeking havoc in the Vikings backfield all game long. Christian finished the game with a sack, and a tackle for lose. 

How about Kodah Levasseur, a true freshman (grade 9), getting some playing time in the second quarter,  for his first ever play as a Wolverine he intercepted the Vikings quarterback. He made a great read, dropped back and went up in the air and snatched the ball for the pick.

Matthew Wark was forced into action in the first quarter as starting running back Michael Fyfe got injured. Wark finished the game with 19 carries and 104 yards. Simon Sepke was able to score his first TD of the year on a beautiful pass from Taylor Ward. Sepke jogged in a 51 yard catch and run TD. Fabian Jacobson had another strong game at receiver; hauling in 4 catches for 62 yards. Jacobson also had an impressive afternoon kicking the ball going 2 for 2 in FGs (28 yards, and 34yards).

For the full box score you can find the stats here.

The Wolverines now focus their efforts on the Steinbach Sabres (1-1). Gametime is Thursday at 5:00 at West Kildonan Collegiate.

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-Coach Boughen