Harriston youths help Outlaws win championship
Joshua Langridge, Avery McIsaac and Tyler Quigley of Harriston recently concluded an undefeated season with the Orangeville Outlaws Bantam minor football team.
On Aug. 4, the Outlaws defeated the Tottenham New Tecumseth squad at the Esther Shiner Stadium in Toronto to win the Ontario championship. The Outlaws finished the regular season 8-0 and won both playoff games. Overall, throughout the season the Outlaws out scored their opposition 462-53.
Team officials say the Outlaws accomplished this feat through teamwork and dedication. The three Harriston players travelled the 140km round trip to Orangeville twice a week for two hours of intense practices. McIsaac played on the starting offensive line while Langridge and Quigley both played on the starting defensive squad. All three were chosen player of the game at different times during the regular season.
This was the first title captured by any team representing Orangeville in the Ontario Minor Football League.
Another Harriston youth, Matthew Langridge, Joshua’s older brother, also enjoyed a good season of football as linebacker for the Orangeville Outlaws’ Junior Varsity squad. The team went 5-3 in the regular season but were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by a strong Hamilton team.
The Outlaws play in the Ontario Minor Football League, which is comprised of 48 teams in seven divisions. The Outlaws’ division included: Tottenham New Tecumseth, Mississauga, Hamilton, Cambridge, Kitchener, Rexdale, Niagara Falls, Markham, Brampton, Toronto, Ajax and Essex.
