The North Star Wolves senior football team picked up a big win last week and are now 4-1 on the season.
The Wolves quickly rebounded from their loss to L’Essor the previous week and defeated the Riverside Stingers 21-7 last Thursday night at the Libro Centre.
Most of the scoring in the football game came in the first half. North Star took a 7-0 lead when running back Ashton Fevreau went up the middle for three yards on a third down play in the first quarter.
Fevreau scored on another three-yard run in the second quarter to make it a 14-0 lead for the Wolves in the second quarter.
Riverside got their lone score of the football game later in the second quarter thanks to a Dwayne Copland one-yard run.
Though the teams were able to move the ball at points in the second half, the lone scoring came in the fourth quarter. Steven Craner ran the ball strongly for the Wolves on a drive late in the game and he capped it with a five-yard touchdown run.
Craner kicked the extra point on all three North Star touchdowns. He said they knew going in it would be a tough game, but believed the Wolves played well.
Noting he was given the opportunity by the coaches to run the football, Craner credited the offensive line for opening up holes for him.
“We’re just dogs,” said Craner. “I love this team.”
The defense made the necessary adjustments to counter Riverside’s offense, Craner added.
North Star head coach Joel Charron was pleased with the overall effort of his team.
Charron said the Wolves entered the game with extra motivation, wanting to show Riverside they are strong competition, after watching an online broadcast about high school football.
The defense, under co-ordinator Josh Scott, had another strong effort, Charron added.
“I’m never worried about our defense,” he said.
Regarding Craner, Charron said he drove the field late in the game and had a strong effort throughout.
Fynn Randall also had a strong game with a couple of quarterback sacks.
“We just had a number of players step up and have their best game I’ve seen them play,” said Charron.
The Wolves have to “take care of business” in their final two regular season games in order to get into the bowl game they want.
North Star hosts the Brennan Cardinals this Thursday (Oct. 31) and wrap up the regular season against the Massey Mustangs Nov. 7.
Both games are at 5:30 p.m. at the Libro Centre.
Wolves pick up fourth victory in five games with win over Riverside
By Ron Giofu
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