Goal-line stand preserves 23-18 victory for Our Glass, defending champion Castlegar Vikings hit win column
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Nelson Our Glass Ogs used a goal-line stand during the five-play rule to edge Steamshovel Brewers 23-18 in West Kootenay Flag Football League action Sunday afternoon at the Mount Sentinel High School Field.
The win moves Our Glass into sole possession of second place in league standings with a 2-1 record. Dam Inn Mates, idle Sunday, lead the league with a 3-0 mark.
In the other game, Castlegar Vikings moved into a three-way tie for third spot with a 48-6 victory over Trail Thundercats.
Our Glass appeared to be down and out in the game against the Brewers.
The Steamshovel held leads of 6-1 and 18-1 before the Ogs came roaring back, scoring 22 unanswered points.
But it was the goal line stand that sealed the game as the Brewers moved the ball to the one-yard line thanks to a pass interference call, but no farther.
Greg Kinnear, Steamshovel quarterback Steven Doyle, rushing for a TD, and Jon Francis scored majors for the Brewers.
Mota on fire at the QB position
Steve Mota tossed five touchdown passes, three to Jason Trower, to lead the defending league champions to its first win of the season.
Jaime Simpson, Carl Perepolkin and John Lloyd also scored majors.
Lloyd, pitching relief for Mota, also connected for a pair of touchdowns.
Trail’s lone TD was a 50-yard pass and run play from Cats’ pivot Colin Janzen to wide receiver Davin McKay.
WKMFFL idle for Thanks for Giving Weekend
The West Kootenay Men’s Flag Football is idle to allow players to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend.
The league resumes Sunday, October 16 with Nelson Our Glass Ogs meeting Castlegar Vikings at 11 a.m. and Trail Thundercats battling undefeated Dam Inn Mates at 1 p.m.
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