QB switch sparks the Ravens’ offence
Quarterback Dan Mailloux made the most of his chance to run the Essex Ravens’ offence.
With the team struggling, Mailloux came on in relief of starter Aiden Mitrevski and threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns. That helped spark the Ravens to a 35-0 win over the Cumblerland Panthers in Ontario Provincial Football League play on Saturday at University of Windsor Stadium. “He came in in the second quarter and threw really well,” Ravens head coach Glen Mills said of Mailloux. “He came in winging the ball all over. He can play the game.” Mailloux finished the game eight-for-11 for 224 yards and three touchdowns. He hit Ethan Mackinnon, who had 180 yards on seven catches, for touchdown passes of 50 and 40 yards. He also threw a 56yard touchdown pass to Vyshonne Janusas.
Fullback Bjorn Vaillacourt scored on a three-yard run while kicker Cam Creechan hit two field goals, four converts and a single. Running back Danny Byrne ran for 155 yards on 24 carries.
ROGUES FALL IN HAMILTON
Shane Bremner and captain Spencer Bryant each scored a try in the Windsor Rogues’ 55-17 loss to the Hamilton Hornets in Niagara Rugby Union play on Saturday. Spencer added a conversion and a penalty kick for Windsor against Hamilton.
ROBSON ON ROLL
Windsor’s Jacob Robson is on a roll with the Erie SeaWolves, which is the Detroit Tigers’ Class AA farm team.
The 23-year-old Robson had two hits on Sunday in Erie’s 4-3 win over the Akron RubberDucks, which lifted the team’s leadoff hitter’s average to .291 on the season. Over the last 11 games, Robson is batting .385 (15-for-39) with nine runs, three home runs, six walks and two stolen bases.
McBRIDE IN STRIDE
Windsor’s Brandon McBride posted a season-best time in the men’s 800 metres at the IAAF Diamond League track and field meet in Rome, Italy.
The 24-year-old McBride ran a season-best time of one minute and 44.99 seconds to finish fourth in a tight race. Wycliffe Kinyamal led a Kenyan sweep of the podium with a winning time of 1:44.65.
LANCERS IN SWING
The University of Windsor Lancers Bryce Evon finished tied for 39th overall in the men’s division at the Canadian University/College Golf Championships, which were held at Chilliwack Golf Club in B.C. Evon finished the event with a seven-over par total of 295. Emily Stander led Windsor’s women’s team with a 22-over score of 238. Melanie Burgess shot 33-over par 248, Nicole Cesca shot 46-over par 262 and Lexi Lawrence shot 54over par 270.
WINDSOR TFC DRAWS
Windsor TFC twice rallied to earn a 2-2 draw on the road against the Oakville Blue Devils in League 1 Ontario men’s soccer action on Sunday. Brendan Woodfull scored in the 34th minute to tie the match at 1-1 at the first half and a minute after Oakville took the lead in the second half, Brydon Caesar scored a minute later to pull Windsor (03-2) even against the Blue Devils (3-0-2).
SAINTS CASH IN
The St. Clair College Athletic Department accepted a cheque for $6,100 from Hoopin’ Around the Clock organizers Reid Innis and Jimmy. The money will go toward the St. Clair Saints Athletic Sponsorship program.
The event, which was held in February, drew 775 players from 77 teams and raised over $31,000. The funds generated will assist Neighbourhood Charitable Alliance, St. Clair Saints Athletic Sponsorship program, Windsor Pinoy Athletics, Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation Patient Assistance Fund and The Bridge — Leamington Youth Resource Centre.