Centennial Centaurs vs Salmon Arm Golds

Sat Nov. 20 at 6:30pm, Mercer Stadium

The Fanatic spread line:

Cent-14 vs SA+14 O/U 49

Final Score 27-6 for Centennial. Was 12-0 at the half. Centennial simply had too much speed for Salmon Arm. The dense fog kept both teams at bay, but the Centaurs used it to their advantage by running North/South and using their speed. QB Quincy Hurst had the best game on both sides, scoring TDs on offense and picking of passes everywhere on the field. The Golds could not run the ball all night, the Centaur defense was too fast. So they went vertical instead. Problem was that the receivers couldn't see the ball, couldn't see 5 yds in front of you. As mentioned Hurst picked off at least 3, Miko had one as well. I would've liked to see this game replayed without the fog, but oh well, what's done is done. Centennial goes on to face VC in the semis.


Big story of course is the upset win by Salmon Arm over Notre Dame but anyone following the Golds isn't surprised that they won. The big question for the Golds going into this game vs Centennial is which team will show up. The team that dominated Notre Dame, and Mt Boucherie twice, or the team that was beaten badly by South Kam. The Centaurs have had similar lapses througout the season that saw them slip from #1 to start the season to #4 entering the playoffs. If both teams come out to play, should make for a down to the wire nailbiter.

Centennial Offense: The exploits of Denton, Hurst, Anderson, and Miko are well documented. The speed, undeniable. Mistakes and turnovers, however, have plagued the team and could very well cost them the glory they seek. If the Centaurs play mistake free, they should roll easily here.

Salmon Arm Defense: The Golds Defense will be tested to the limit here vs Cent. The Golds will need Jensen, Verbeeten, and Blair to be at their best to contain the speedy Centaur backs and prevent the big play.

Salmon Arm Offense: The Golds have been a balanced team all year with Kyle Armstrong leading the team in TDs scored. The versatile Armstrong has as many yards receiving as running. The key for Salmon Arm will be to attack the Centennial secondary which will open up the field and spread the defense.

Centennial Defense: The Centaurs have been as strong in the box as any team in AAA with LB Bruce Anderson chewing up RBs run after run. It's been in their secondary where they have struggled, which was evident even in their blowout win over Handsworth. Hurst and Miko have speed but lack height, where an over the shoulder throw is basically gone for a TD. Will need to defend Armstrong in double coverage to prevent any deep catches.

How they got here:

Sat, Nov. 12 (5) Notre Dame Jugglers vs (12) Salmon Arm Golds Final Score (42-25)
Sat, Nov. 12 (4) Centennial Centaurs vs (13) Handsworth Royals Final Score (45-6)

Fri, Nov. 4 Terry Fox Ravens vs Centennial Centuars Final Score (40-6) (Fox+21 at Cent-21 O/U 56)
Update Fri, Oct. 28 Centennial Centuars vs Windsor Dukes Final Score (28-21) (Cent-10 at Windsor+10 O/U 42)
Fri, Sep. 30 Pinetree Timberwolves vs Centennial Centuars Final Score (43-0) (Pinetree+35 at Cent-35 O/U 49)
Sat, Sep. 24 Rick Hansen Hurricanes vs Centennial Centuars Final Score (45-0) (Hansen+21 at Cent-21 O/U 56)
Fri, Sep. 16 Cochrane, Alta vs Centennial Centuars Final Score (39-21) (Cochran Even at Cent Even O/U 49)
Sat, Sep. 10 Centennial Centuars vs Vancouver College Fighting Irish Final Score (31-14) (Cent+7 at VC-7 O/U 42)
Sat, Sep. 3 Bellingham, Wash vs Centennial Centuars Final Score (35-20) (Bellingham +7 at Centennial -7 Over/Under 28)

Sat, Nov. 5 Mt. Boucherie Bears vs Salmon Arm Golds Final Score Forthcoming (MtB+14 at SA-14 O/U 42)
Fri, Oct. 28 Salmon Arm Golds vs South Kamloops Titans Final Score (35-13) (SA-21 at SK+21 O/U 42)
Sat, Oct. 1 Salmon Arm Golds vs Oroville Final Score (32-26) (SA-14 at Oroville+14 O/U 42)
Fri, Sep. 23 Salmon Arm Golds vs Mt. Boucherie Bears Final Score (35-0) (SA+7 at MtB-7 O/U 28)
Sat, Sep. 10 South Delta Sun Devils vs Salmon Arm Golds Final Score (29-0) (SD-7 at SA+7 O/U 35)
Fri, Sep. 2 Salmon Arm Golds vs Fulton Maroons Final Score (33-12) (SA+7 at Fulton-7 Over/Under 28)