The Westgate Tigers secure a 35-28 victory in the senior high school football semifinal, avenging last year's loss to the St. Ignatius Falcons. Andrew Romeo shines with three touchdowns.
THUNDER BAY — One week after watching a double-digit fourth quarter lead evaporate in their regular season finale, the Westgate Tigers nearly found themselves in the same spot in the playoffs.
"Our line had some great blocks and even our receivers the blocking after the catch was phenomenal," said Tigers multi-purpose threat Andrew Romeo, who accounted for three touchdowns in the winning effort. "It was great all around." After the Falcons opened the scoring with an eight-yard Angelo Marino touchdown rush, the Tigers offence took control in the rest of the first half, with Westgate quarterback Mitchell Papineau connected with receiver Lance Basalyga for a 13-yard major to pull even.
That offensive success came despite challenging cold and windy conditions, not completely out of the norm for an October night in Thunder Bay. The Falcons started their comeback march in the fourth quarter, with Marino notching his second rushing touchdown of the contest, finding paydirt from 16 yards out.
The Falcons again attempted an onside kick, but it was recovered by Westgate. The Tigers punted the ball away after two plays, giving the St. Ignatius offence a chance to make something happen.
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