The JV #CFC10 Summer Rankings have seen changes all season and even thought there is only one week left in the season the Week 9 edition is no different. For the third time this season there is a change at the top of the rankings as the defending OVFL champs, the London Jr. Mustangs takeover #1 and become the fourth team to be ranked in the top spot this season.
The Burlington Stampeders, who looked almost unstoppable in their dismantling of Hamilton two weeks ago, were handed a beatdown of their own via a 63-21 to the Guelph Gryphons. The Gryphons went unnoticed in the first part of the season as the perennial powerhouses established hierarchy but a funny thing happened…. Guelph kept winning. The Jr. Gryphons have handled everyone in their path and will surprise no one in the upcoming playoffs.
With the Burlington loss the Mustangs climb to top spot, although many have said for weeks now that they are the province’s best team. If you read the Varsity #CFC10 Summer Rankings, you would have seen the Ric Flair quote when describing the top ranked varsity team Myers. If you didn’t I will repeat it because it is very much applicable to these London Mustangs “If you want to be the best you’ve got to beat the best!” and folks ain’t nobody done beaten ’em yet!!
JUNIOR VARSITY (UNDER 17) TOP TEN RANKINGS – WEEK 9 (previous week’s ranking in parenthesis)
1) LONDON JUNIOR MUSTANGS (2) 8-0 OVFL (won 31-13 @ Cambridge) Chase Brown had 137 yards on 11 carries and caught three passes for an astounding 115 yards en route to 266 all purpose yards in the win. Tamurie Bringi scored on a short fumble return to contribute to the total team effort. Only Niagara has come close to challenging the ‘Stangs thus far. Next up: @ bye
2) OTTAWA MYERS RIDERS (3) 7-0 OVFL (won 43-7 @ Metro Toronto) Although coach Matt Kassner’s squad has been to back-to-back championships, they have a chance to accomplish something they have yet to do….go unbeaten in the regular season. Oh yeah…..no big deal, but OPC running back JP Cimankinda is 70 yards away from the 2000 yard rushing mark!! Next up: Durham West
3) GUELPH JR GRYPHONS (5) 8-0 OFC (won 63-21 vs. Burlington) After being outscored 134-6 in their last two meetings with the Stamps, Guelph led 21-7 after the first quarter and 35-21 after three. The Jr. Gryphons showed a killer instinct, slamming the door shut in the fourth quarter with four unanswered touchdowns.. Next up: bye
4) PETERBOROUGH WOLVERINES (4) 8-0 OFC (won 30-28 @ Toronto Jr. Argos) The Wolverines win a thriller against a very tough Toronto team. Nick Clarkin scored twice in the win. Next up: bye
5) NIAGARA SPEARS (6) 6-1 OVFL (won 59-7 vs. SSM) QB Travis Arp completed 15 of 19 passes for 270 yards and five touchdowns. Owen Wallace was his favourite target hauling in six passes for 126 yards and three scores. Defensively Jacob Andrews contributed to the scoring barrage with a 33 yard pick six. One of favourites to win it all, the Spears only loss on the season is a six point defeat at the hands of #1 London Next up: vs. Mississauga
6) TORONTO THUNDER (7) 7-1 OVFL (won 30-22 @ Kingston) Only a week one overtime loss to unbeaten Myers seperate the Thunder from an unbeaten season. Could #6 be a little low? Time will tell as they get a couple of weeks off to prep for a second round home playoff game. Next up: bye
7) BURLINGTON STAMPEDERS (1) 6-1 OFC (lost 63-21 @ Guelph) The Stampeders need to flush the memories of the Guelph game in a hurry and focus on Forest City as the winner will host a first round playoff game. How great is the competition in the OFC this season when Burlington can go from #1 to potentially going on the road for the first round in the span of only a week? Next up: vs. Forest City
8) NORTH HALTON CRIMSON TIDE (9) 7-1 OFC (won 65-25 @ Sudbury) The Crimson Tide will be at home in round one. Next up: bye
9) HAMILTON HURRICANES (10) 5-2 OFC (won 34-17 @ Twin Cities) The Hurricanes did what they had to do and that was win. With the win the Canes are assured of a chance to defend their 2014 crown in this season’s upcoming playoffs. Next up: @ Chatham Kent
10) CAMBRIDGE LIONS (8) 5-2 OVFL (lost 31-13 vs. London) The Lions drop two spots. Next up: @ SSM
***Honourable Mention*** Cumberland Panthers (OVFL), Toronto Jr. Argos (OFC), Forest City Thunderbirds (OFC)
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