The Danforth Redhawks rode three touchdowns from Christoper Spence to a 24-12 victory on Tuesday over the CW Jeffreys Saints.
Spence also contributed with several key plays defensively, and Jay Cote added the fourth score of the day as the Redhawks upped their mark to 2-1 with the home win.
On the game’s opening drive, Spence ran around left end to give Danforth a lead it would never relinquish. He added another in the second quarter to make it 12-6 at halftime, and his third score put the game out of reach.
“He’s been a big-play guy all year,” Redhawks head coach Iain McLeod said of Spence.
“He’s a good athlete. He’s dedicated to football. He did everything we expected and a little bit more.”
Aaron Atwell and Adian Johns scored for the Saints (0-3), who have been outscored 100-18 this season.
McLeod also gave credit to a defence that came up with a fumble recovery on Jeffreys’ opening drive and a late interception to thwart any possible comeback.
“We worked hard on defence,” the coach said. “They’re coming together. They’re jelling.”
One area Danforth needs to work on is kicking converts. They missed all four, two blocked and two fumbled snaps.
Next up for the Redhawks is Eastern Commerce at home, while CW Jeffreys takes on Sir Sanford Fleming on the road.
hahahaha lol it was a sick game
Spence (reciever) through out the entire game you showed us heart and passion for the game. Even after you sprained your ankle your dedication and heart for your team remained strong and allowed you to continue in line backer posistion and still as danforth was down 2 you risked yourself and ended up getting 2 more touch downs leaving with victory!!!
Danforth played very strong not only independently but as a team…and thats what youth in school teams should take advantage of you only live once reach out and be who you want to be. Thanks Danforth for bringing back the school spirit.GO HAWKS GO.now shape up and get ready Eastern is next on your defeat list
good job danforth!! keep getting us TDs spence