Cornwall Wildcats win 28-2 over Oshawa Hawkeyes

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This article has been updated to correct how teams earned some of their points.

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Usually a reliable formula for success for the Cornwall Wildcats, Zach Aubin’s field goal went temporarily astray Saturday at Joe St. Dennis Field.

It wouldn’t be a problem — Aubin more than made up for it in another way, throwing two touchdown passes to help the Wildcats beat the Oshawa Hawkeyes 28-2.

“(I) missed a few shots, but I got up, got my chin up and had to do something offensively,” said the Wildcat sophomore, who will enter Grade 12 at École secondaire La catholique Citadel at the end of the year. -August.

He and the other players were greeted by sketchy conditions better known for early October, but the anticipated rain largely held off.

“I didn’t factor in all the wind — I thought it was less wind,” Aubin said.

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Perhaps as a result, Aubin and the offensive players on both sides couldn’t get much going into the second quarter.

Then the Wildcats’ defense and a subsequent punt return by Ethan Leroux set up favorable position around midfield. On second down, Cornwall QB Jacob Legault scrambled smartly to move the chains downfield.

Aubin then found space on the left side, caught Legault’s pass, fumbled briefly and then handled a couple of Hawkeyes for five yards before the field opened up for a 25-yard sprint to pay dirt.

Cornwall got on the scoreboard for the first time through a couple of missed field goals. The Hawkeye’s two points were on a fumble that Cornwall elected to give up in the end zone.

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Although it was only 8-2 at halftime, Aubin’s TD catch convinced him there was more to come and it was only a matter of time before the Cats would rise.

“I’m always ready,” he said, describing the effect of knowing he’ll get a chance to touch the ball often. “It becomes more invested. As soon as I step on the field, I prepare myself, whether it’s a goal or a shot, or then I go back to attack.

“When I leave, I take a sip of water, then I’m right back on the line.”

After a one-point third quarter for both teams, Wildcats defensive back Jace Brush intercepted a run/pass option throw to set up a Cornwall first down at the Hawkeyes’ 23-yard line.

“When we get an interception, I’m really happy on the field,” Aubin said. “When we don’t, then I just go on the pitch and kick, so it’s super fun either way.”

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Three plays later, quarterback Carter Camplin hauled in a short pass from Legault for an apparent TD, but it was called back after a 30-yard combo penalty.

The offense was an anomaly for Cornwall.

“Our team, our coaches are very strict about it, telling us to keep our heads down,” Aubin said. “And when (a teammate) gets angry, one of the players pulls them back.

“More penalties (from the other team) are the best.”

On second down, and with 9:30 remaining, Legault went for broke, throwing a long, accurate TD pass to Jaziah Meade that made it 15-2.

Two minutes later, Aubin found himself in almost the same spot as his first-half TD to pull off another pass-and-run TD that gave Cornwall a 24-2 lead (after the extra point).

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Oshawa’s next two drives saw limited success thanks to the Wildcats’ mostly diligent pass defense, which turned away a number of near catches.

Aubin added another single on a long FG that barely missed, but then connected for another attempt to seal the game.

With a 4-2 record, Aubin likes the Wildcats’ status in the league — good enough to go a long way, but still under the radar.

“The best thing about the team is that everyone in the league doesn’t think Cornwall can do anything,” he said. “In Cornwall, we have the best players from Ottawa coming to play for us.

“Everybody should know we’re competitive and we’re going to do well in the playoffs and we’re ready for the West (Division) teams to play us.”

The Wildcats now finish the regular season on the road in July with high hopes of returning to their home court during a playoff run.

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