Grizzlies defeat Humber in extra time, clinch spot in 2023 OCAA playoffs
Grizzlies defeat Humber in extra time, clinch spot in 2023 OCAA playoffs
ETOBICOKE, ON -- The Grizzlies (3-1, 1st in West) clinch a spot in the 2023 OCAA playoffs defeating the Humber Hawks (2-2, 2nd East). Nick O’Brien (Alcona, ON) took matters into his own hands, scoring a late try, securing the win for Georgian.
Georgian finished the first half behind Humber, 17-12, but took control of the game in the second half with plenty of defensive pressure. The Grizzlies took a quick 19-12 lead.
Humber regained the lead, 22-19, prior to an hour-long injury delay. The Grizzlies continued right where they left off when play resumed. In extra time, O’Brien broke through Humber’s defence scoring the game winning try, defeating Humber 26-22 and clinching Georgian’s spot in the 2023 OCAA playoffs.
- Photo courtesy of Humber Hawks