SEMI FINALS

Tyke

The Kanata Knights Tykes squad took to the field at Ken Steele Park on Ogilvie Road two days after Halloween to take on the East Ottawa Generals.  One team would earn a trip to a Championship Cup game, the other would be hanging up their cleats and packing away helmets and shoulder pads until next spring.  The Generals came hurtling out of the gate, appearing to overwhelm the Knights early scoring on their first possession for a 6-0 lead and then recovering the ensuing kickoff and scoring once again to push the lead to 14-0 after a successful two point convert.  Once again, it was the Kanata defense that ignited the team with a timely stand putting the offense back on the field late in the first half.  The fleet footed Patrick Massia raced to the sideline and into open space to put the Knights back in the game at 14-6 on what appeared to be the final drive of the half.  However the few seconds remaining in the half were enough for the Generals to run the single play it would take to push their first half lead to 22-6.  Whatever was said on the Kanata sideline during halftime was clearly understood by the Knights as they quickly seized the momentum in the second half driving to the East Ottawa 1 yard line before a determined O-line cleared the way for a easy Kanata touchdown narrowing the score to 22-12.  A punt return downed by Kanata in the endzone made the score 23-12 before Connor Ogilvie snatched a fumble recovery to set up another Kanata scoring drive to make the score 23-18, setting up a thrilling finish.  The Knights lined up for the onside kick and appeared to recover the ball after the short kick was touched first by a Generals player.  The men in stripes inexplicably awarded the ball to the Generals and it was left to the Big Blue D to give the offense one more possession.  The Knights defense made it 3-and-out for the Generals keeping their slim hopes alive as the offense raced back onto the field.  With eight seconds on the clock the ball was put in to hands of Patrick Massia and he appeared to break free to the sideline with one man to beat, but the Generals defender came up with a game saving tackle, stunning the Kanata fans into momentary silence and bringing the Knights season to a close.  This Tykes squad, no stranger to adversity this season, played with determination and a commitment to their coaches, each other, and themselves belies their young age.  They battled all the way to the final whistle, not one single player offering up an ounce of quit, in the end earning something that will be with them long after trophies have lost their glimmer - and that is character.

Mosquito

An injury plagued, Kanata Knights mosquito team, lost in the semi finals to the Gatineau Vikings 29-8.  Evan Yourth scored the sole Knights touch down and Logan McKenna put the conversion kick through the uprights.  Scott Taylor led the rushing yards.  Defence was led by Kyle King, Liam Mellor and Keenan Tanti.  The team would like to thank coaches, side line staff, parents and the cheerleading squad for their support though out this season and they look forward to off-season training in preparation for the 2009 season.

PeeWee

This week, the peewee Knights put on an offensive performance, scoring the most points in one game this season, beating the Gloucester South Raiders by a score of 48-26.  The offensive line of Zach Whitcroft, Abdi Ali, David Nguyen, Mike Langlois, Jeff Bellman, Aidan Duff and Lake Johnston, opened wide holes allowing Paul Lepage and Bradley Hills to rush for a combined 5 touchdowns. The line also allowed ample time for Nick Krzaniak to connect with John Ladurantaye and Nick Brazeau for one touchdown reception each.  Bradley Hills also kicked 4 conversions and Paul Lepage ran for a 2-point conversion.

The offense was running all day with Paul Lepage, Bradley Hills, John Ladurantaye and Nick Krzaniak combining for 358 rushing yards.  Quarterback Nick Krzaniak launched an aerial attack passing for 142 yards to John Ladurantaye, Bradley Hills, Patrick Guilbeault, Nick Brazeau, and Josh Bourbonniere. John Ladurantaye, and Nick Brazeau also provided timely blocking for their teammates.  Bradley Hills had 17 yards is kickoff returns. 
The defense continued to tackle and often throughout the game.  Evan Swire led the team with 15 tackles, followed by Mitchell Graham with 14 tackles and a forced fumble. Michael Zadra had 4 tackles and three quarterback sacks.  Harrison da Costa, Carlo Cano, and Sebastian Mordak each had 4 tackles.  Spencer Cates had 3 tackles and a sack.  Joey Belanger had 3 tackles on the day.  Adding other tackles were Jordan Gorgichuk, Emil Aite, Tyler Hutchinson and Vincent Galea.  Sebastian Mordak and Vincent Galea were also responsible for blocking a pass each.  For turnovers, Jake Saunders recovered a Raiders fumble and Carlo Cano intercepted a Raider pass.  Carlo also 38 yards in punt returns.  Mitchell Graham also kicked for 190 yards on kickoffs.

Bantam

The Knights semifinal game was a hard victory over the South Gloucester Raiders on Sunday. The Raiders tendency to be less predictable in their plays, fast and elusive running play, and a tendency to run wide around our outside was a challenge for the Knights to contain. The first quarter saw a 70 yard run for a TD by Knights quarterback Dallon Kuprowski, with successful conversion kick by Konah Raynes. A few minutes later the Raiders managed to breakthrough our defense for a TD. However, the conversion kick was blocked by our defense, bringing the score at the end of the quarter to 6-7 for the Knights. In the second quarter Knights advanced close to the Raiders goal line but were unable to score. On third down kicker Konah Raynes kicked a field goal brining the score to 6-10 for the Knights. Later in the quarter the Raiders running back fumbled the ball which was recovered by Knights defensive tackle Josh Wood. Knights QB Dallonn Kuprowski went on the score a second touchdown. With successful conversion kick, the first half ended with a score of 6-17 for the Knights.