Queen's Football are heading back to the Yates Cup. After defeating the Ottawa Gee-Gees 45-27 in the semifinals Saturday at Richardson Stadium, Queen's will host the Western Mustangs Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 PM at Richardson Stadium.
Tickets for the 118th Yates Cup are on sale now on the Queen's Gaels Tickets website.
After a back-and-forth first half which saw Ottawa lead 24-21 at half time, Queen's held the Gee-Gees to three points in the second half on their way to the 18-point win.
Quarterback
Alex Vreeken (Kinesiology) had another strong game behind centre for Queen's, finishing 22-28 for 320 yards and three touchdowns to zero interceptions.
Cedric Smith (Arts & Science) was on the receiving end of two of Vreeken's touchdown passes, coming up with two highlight reel touchdown receptions in the win. Smith's first touchdown was a diving effort in the first quarter, and his second was a strong catch and run that found the end zone in the second quarter.
Ben Falkowsky (Arts & Science), who had a highlight reel grab as well in the third quarter which set up a one-yard touchdown run for Queen's, led Queen's in receiving with seven receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Jayce Baldwin (Economics) had a strong game for Queen's on the ground, running the ball 13 times for 195 yards and two touchdowns, including a 94-yard dash that ended in the end zone late in the fourth quarter which cemented Queen's win.
Jacob Baldwin (Economics) was outstanding for Queen's on defence, leading the team in tackles with 7.5 (five solo, five assisted), including three tackles for a loss, one sack, and an interception.
Wilson Heslop (Kinesiology) finished with 6.5 tackles (four tackles, five assisted) and
Brandon Spence (Kinesiology) recorded six tackles (three solo, six assisted).
Oliver Jackson (Film & Media) also recorded a sack.
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