Week 3 of Bay of Quinte high school football featured hard-fought games, standout performances, and a special anniversary celebration under the Friday night lights.
Trenton Tigers vs. Bayside Red Devils
On Thursday afternoon, the Trenton Tigers faced off against the Bayside Red Devils at Bayside Secondary School.
The Red Devils struck early, scoring twice in the opening quarter.
Trenton settled in and played their strongest game of the season, but Bayside’s defense held firm to secure a 41–6 victory and remain undefeated.
Friday Night Lights: Centennial Chargers vs. Eastside Ravens
Friday’s doubleheader at Centennial Secondary brought energy and excitement to the stands.
Junior Game
The junior matchup between the Centennial Chargers and Eastside Ravens was a defensive battle from the start, tied 8–8 at halftime. Eastside’s Rowyn McCaughen electrified the crowd with a punt return touchdown and a two-point conversion to open scoring. The Chargers answered with a touchdown and conversion of their own.
In the fourth quarter, a long touchdown pass to Ben Stitt gave the Chargers the lead, and two more scores sealed a 29–8 win for Centennial.
Senior Game
The senior Chargers opened with a long touchdown pass to #13 Jayden Simmons for a 7–0 lead. Eastside responded with a rushing touchdown from #0 Carter Lockwood, bringing the score to 7–6 before Centennial extended the lead to 14–6 at halftime.
Halftime festivities included a special recognition of the 25th anniversary of the 2000–2001 Centennial Chargers, who captured the OFSAA National Capital Bowl.
The Chargers carried that championship spirit into the second half, returning a punt for a touchdown to make it 21–6 and adding another score in the fourth quarter for a 28–6 final.
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Current Standings
Senior Division
Centennial Chargers – 3–0
Bayside Red Devils – 2–0
Trenton Tigers – 0–2
Eastside Ravens – 0–3
Junior Division
Centennial Chargers – 2–0
Bayside Red Devils – 2–0
Eastside Ravens – 0–3
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Looking Ahead – Week 4 Schedule
Tuesday: Centennial Chargers travel to Bayside Secondary to face the Red Devils. Senior kickoff at 1:00 p.m., Juniors at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: The Trenton Tigers visit Eastside Secondary to take on the Senior Ravens at 1:00 p.m.
(BROCK ORMOND)
