What a difference a week makes.
The St. Thomas More Collegiate Knights regrouped after a chaotic second half against archrival Vancouver College that ended in a Fighting Irish 50-32 win Sept. 14.
The No. 4-ranked Knights finished its homecoming game 42-0 against Coquitlam’s Centennial Friday night (Sept. 19), at Burnaby Lake.
From kick-off it was clear the Knights had the energy and passion lacking at the end of the last game.
“The kids responded with a great energy from the get-go,” head coach Bernie Kully wrote in an email.
“We looked like a much more complete team.”
Notable play by STM seniors came from running back Shane Noel, who carried for 135 yards and had two rushing touchdowns.
Fellow Grade 12 Matt Duda had two touchdowns, one rush and one receiving. Andrew Flett had one receiving touchdown. J.J. DesLauriers had 77 yards receiving and one touchdown.
Grade 11 Terrell Jana had 47 yards rushing and threw for 121 yards.
Defensively, the six-foot-three Grade 11, Ben Steele stood out again this game with six tackles and two sacks. Senior Spencer Moore had seven tackles and one sack. Six-foot-four senior Kieran Janes had five tackles and one sack.
“It was a very complete effort, and I was pleased with all three phases of football,” said Kully.
Next game is Friday Sept. 26 against Kelowna’s Rutland Senior Secondary. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m. at Burnaby Lake.
In other AAA news, the New Westminster Hyacks won the homecoming against the West Vancouver Highlanders 54 to 8 at Mercer Stadium.
The Hyacks next take on Notre Dame in conference play at Burnaby Lake, Friday Sept. 26. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
