The North Star Wolves picked up their second win in as many games last week to kick off the WECSSAA Tier 2 senior football season.
The Wolves beat the St. Joseph Lasers 37-0 last Thursday night at the Libro Centre, with Ashton Fevreau having a big night for North Star. Fevreau scored three touchdowns – two on offence and one on defence – and had two interceptions on the night.
The Wolves offence actually started slowly. North Star built a 3-0 lead after one quarter thanks to a single point off of a Fynn Randall punt and a safety but the Wolves got rolling in the second quarter and built a 24-0 halftime advantage.
A one-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sawyer Krokos to Fevreau was the first touchdown with a 60-yard interception return for a score by Fevreau later in the quarter adding to the Wolves’ lead. Fevreau found the endzone again later in the quarter on a seven-yard touchdown run.
It took three times for a third quarter touchdown to count as a 30-yard touchdown run by Krokos and a one-yard run by Drew Shank were called back on penalties. The third time was the charm on that drive as a six-yard pass from Krokos to Steven Craner was on a penalty-free play.
Shank did get a touchdown in the fourth quarter, running in from three yards out.
Craner kicked four of five extra points.
Fevreau said he came into the game feeling disrespected, stating there were claims made going into the game against their team and coaching staff.
“We knew we had to make a statement today,” he said.
The Wolves worked hard against St. Joseph, Fevreau stated, with the offence improved over the first week and the defence continuing to play well.
“I’m proud of all my teammates,” he said.
Fevreau said he wanted to improve his own performance after the first week and he believes he did that. The team is pleased with their 2-0 start but Fevreau added “it’s going to be a battle” this coming Thursday (Oct. 3) versus the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex.
North Star head coach Joel Charron said they wanted to get Fevreau more involved and did that successfully.
“I’m extremely happy with how we played,” said Charron. “We came in with a game plan to get Ashton the ball. Ashton did what he does best – he dominated.”
Charron said there “was a lot of emotion coming in” but once the Wolves got into their rhythm, they were fine. He credited Craner’s efforts defensively as well as Ryan Foster for having a “monster” game at defensive end.
“I can’t say enough about the defense,” he said. “All credit to coach Josh (Scott) for calling a beautiful game and pitching a shutout.”
Krokos played his best game as a Wolf, Charron believed, and is showing improvement.
North Star has to clean up their penalties but Charron said some of their too many men calls or not having enough players on the field were a result of scoreboard watching.
As for Thursday’s game, he said they plan on going out and playing North Star football. It starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Libro Centre.
Wolves improve to 2-0 with win over St. Joseph
By Ron Giofu
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