Ontario vs Nova Scotia: RECAP

Malcolm Bussey scored three touchdowns to power Nova Scotia to victory.

In the first quarter, Nova Scotia opened the scoring when Brian McFarland caught an interception and converted it into a 26 yard major.

With 25 seconds left in the frame, Connor Oake connected with Matteo DiQuinzio for a 48 yard touchdown pass to increase Nova Scotia’s lead over Ontario.

Ontario got on the scoreboard when quarterback Nathan Falconi found Brendan Barron for a 1 yard touchdown in the second quarter. With 6:48 left in before halftime, Barron would add another major – a 69 yard rush to give Ontario the lead.

However, Nova Scotia regained the lead when Bussey snuck into the end zone for a 1 yard major.

At halftime, Nova Scotia led Ontario 21-14.

Bussey would register his second score of the game when he sprinted into the end zone for a 34 yard touchdown.

With 1:02 remaining in the game, Barron tallied his third major of the game to put Ontario within striking distance.

Nova Scotia put it out of reach within the last 25 seconds of the game when Bussey dashed into the end zone for a 2 yard touchdown, his third score in the game.

Players of the Game for Nova Scotia were RB Bussey (offence) and LB Connor Burns (defence).  Ontario Players of the Game were RB Barron (offence) and DB Adam Dekraker (defence).

As for Ontario, they were disappointed with the outcome of Friday’s game.

“I think Nova Scotia is very well coached,” said Ontario Head Coach Jon Binns.  “Kids tried to bring their best today; they faltered at some times.”

“I am not sure plays and calls went the way we wanted to sometimes but that happens in the game of football.  You need to rise above it.  As far as silver, it’s not what we wanted to come away with but it’s something the boys can hang their hats on in a few years.”