October 1, 2005 Source: Wilfrid Laurier University:
http://www.athletics.wlu.ca/createarticle.asp?ID=2336 Hawks Dominate Battle of Waterloo Posted by Matthew De Faria (Sport Information Assistant - Football) Waterloo, ON – The Golden Hawks offense turned in an impressive 513 yards of total offense as they won this year’s edition of the Battle of Waterloo, 49-4. A season high 6,178 fans turned out for Laurier’s Homecoming Weekend to watch the 41st regular season edition of ‘The Battle of Waterloo’ at University Stadium. The win gives the Hawks a 30-10-1 all-time regular season record against the Warriors, and extended their OUA regular season winning steak to 14 games. "We’re Image 1 from Hawks Dominate Battle of Waterloovery pleased," said Head Coach Gary Jeffries following the game. "It was a solid effort by all our boys today." The game was dominated on the ground as the Hawks totaled 302 rushing yards, while the Warriors put up 133 of their own. Golden Hawk Running Backs Nick Cameron and Ryan Lynch led the way, each rushing for 125 and 99 respectively. "We’ve got to give all the credit to the O-line this game – I had all the time in needed in the pocket, and Nick (Cameron) and Ryan (Lynch) both put up big numbers this week," said Hawk quarterback Ryan Pyear in praise of his offensive line. Andy Baechler put the Hawks up 8-0, just 4 minutes into the game on 47 yard pass and catch from Pyear – the touchdown turned out to be the game winner, as Waterloo was only able to muster 4 points against the Laurier defense. Warrior quarterback Jon Morbey attempted to bring his team back on a spectacular 60 yard run – however, the drive only resulted in a field goal, and would be the last pImage 2 from Hawks Dominate Battle of Waterloooints Waterloo would score until the end of the third quarter. Pyear connected with Andrew Agro halfway through the first quarter and added a rushing TD before resting the second half. Pyear finished 8 for 13 for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns. Yannick Carter and Nick Cameron added scores in the first half as the teams went into the break with the Hawks dominating 41-3. The second half gave fans a chance to watch some of the young Hawks in action – future starters like quarterback Dante Luciani, running back Ryan Lynch and guard Jason Partridge took over on offense. While safety Shawn Ashe, linebacker Luke Pinder and defensive end James Cranston led the defense in the second half. "It was important to get these some of the younger boys some playing time as they develop in our program," said Coach Jeffries. The win was marred by a myriad of fumbles on both sides. Each team fumbled 4 times, with the Hawks losing the ball 3 times and the Warriors losing it all 4 times. "That’s one aspect that we will have to improve before next week against Western," Coach Jeffries remarked. The Hawks (5-0) now travel to London to take on the undefeated Western Mustangs (5-0). Their cross-town rivals from Waterloo (2-3) host the Queen’s Golden Gaels (1-4).
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