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Continued from page 32 the PAT attempt which failed, Deep into the fourth quarter, with run the clock out to zero.
leaving the halftime score at a tension palpable, CrossFit’s offense Against all expectations and
capitalizing with a touchdown
surprisingly close 15-6 in favour of faced a critical moment. They overcoming the challenge of
pass to Sam Hutchingame. The
CrossFit. Liberty Tax opened the struggled for a few downs before the undisputed regular season
wind immediately played a factor,
second half with renewed energy, Stephen Herrington delivered champions, CrossFit earned the
turning the simple PAT snap into a
determined to erase the deficit. They back-to-back big plays, capped by ultimate prize. Congratulations to
broken play that was salvaged for
executed a solid drive, mirroring a game-winning touchdown catch. the 2025 Champions, including
a 2-point conversion by Stephen
their late first-half success, and The conversion failed, but the MVP Clark Veenstra, Offensive
Herrington, putting CrossFit up
scored their second consecutive lead was secured, 28-20. Liberty MVP Stephen Herrington,
8-0. Liberty Tax’s first possession
touchdown on a pass to Andrew Tax mounted a final, desperate Defensive MVP Derek Micheaud,
stalled, quickly handing the ball
Pidgeon. This time, the PAT was drive. Moving the ball into field Kaelan Leroux, Joe Sunday,
back to the surging CrossFit good, closing the gap to a nail-
offense. CrossFit took full goal range, they managed to kick Devin Radley, Jeremy Latour,
biting 15-13. CrossFit responded a successful field goal, closing Tanner Smith, Grant Wilson,
advantage, maintaining possession
immediately, driving the length of the gap to 28-23. However, it was Jakob Loucks, Kevin Colliver,
and scoring another touchdown
the field and converting crucial first too little, too late. CrossFit took Sam Hutchingame, Jace Legue,
on a pass to Sean Hickey. With a
downs before Sam Hutchingame possession and secured a critical Reeve Nicholson, Kyle Mac, Kyle
successful PAT, the score moved to secured his second touchdown of
15-0, sending shockwaves through the game. PAT was also good, the final first down, allowing them to Labelle, Sean Hickey.
the stadium. Liberty Tax, refusing
scoreboard read 22-13. But the Long Forgotten Memories...
to break, found their rhythm on
undefeated squad wouldn’t quit.
their second drive. Moving the ball
Liberty Tax answered with a quick
consistently, they finally found the Merry Christmas Everyone
drive, finding Tristan Deschamps
endzone with a touchdown pass for his second touchdown. With a with a serious eye injury during
to Tristan Deschamps. The windy successful PAT, the score was 22- the second period of game two of
conditions struck again, affecting 20 heading into the final quarter. the Stanley Cup final against the
Montreal Maroons. Patrick, who
had retired five years earlier and had
By Thom Racine never played in goal before, held the
Maroons to one goal. The Rangers
went on to win their first ever Cup.
Patrick’s moment was voted one of
the greatest sporting achievements of
ell, here we are in December, the half century 1900-1950.
Wand on a personal note, I’m
hoping 2026 will be much better. I ‘Twas the night before Christmas
1960 and the Leafs limped into
did start the year on a high note, as I
got my fifteen year project done, and Boston with twelve players.
Decimated by injuries, Toronto
finally printed and sold close to 500
found a way to top the Bruins 4-1.
copies of ‘The Miracle Maid.’
When doing research for ‘The
They are still available and would Miracle Maid,’ I learned about the
make a great Christmas Present for Preston Rivulettes, a women’s team
lovers of untold local sports history. near Cambridge, Ontario. Winners of
While the year found me grounded ten straight Ontario championships,
at times, it did allow for some from 1931-1940. They added four
research, and as a pick me up, I Dominion championships as well,
thought a column about forgotten boasting a 95% winning percentage.
moments throughout the years might Sports is a great release and
be in order. hopefully will continue to be. Just this
In 1928 Rangers GM, Lester year alone memories are being made
Patrick, donned the pads for his for future historians to look forward
first and only time after Rangers too. Merry Christmas everyone, and
goalie, Lorne Chabot, was felled on we go to 2026.
