Titans Mount Huge Comeback to Beat Crusaders on Pink Day

By: Noah Polesky
Photo Credit: Eilidh Major & Sophie Mayer, M. Keats

 Final Score: HT: 29 Assumption: 28

Spirits were high and the crowd was roaring in pink as the Titans kicked off the clash between the two elite level teams on Friday afternoon.

Both teams were trying to defend their undefeated records this season. It did not start well for the Titans; Assumption stunned HT with a touchdown on their first drive to put them up 7-1. At the very next kick, HT fumbled the ball on the return, handing it back over to Assumption.

They would score again to make it 14-1 before the Titan offence had even set foot on the field.

When the offence finally did reach the field, it was unimpressive. The Assumption defence held strong as they led HT to a series of three-and-outs. The Crusaders would add one more touchdown to make it 21-1 before the break.

Even though the team was down, the Student Athletic Council kept spirits high with their enthusiast cheers. 

 Flash-forward to the fourth quarter, the score at 28-22 for Assumption, two sensational drives by the Titan offence changed the course of the game. HT was in the red zone with just under a minute left. Aided by the relentless cheering of the crowd, the Titans would barge into the end zone with just a mere 0:45 seconds remaining in the game.

It was then up to HT’s defence to put up a huge fight and they did not disappoint. The crowd stormed the field as time expired to put a cap on the amazing game and atmosphere.

Special mention to D’Arcy Murphy on the trumpet and the Student Athletic Council for keeping the crowd pumped up the entire game.

The Junior Titans were also victorious Friday, defeating Assumption 33-7.