The week that was BofQ high school football

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.

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.

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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.

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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Centennial Chargers – 3–0

Bayside Red Devils – 2–0

Trenton Tigers – 0–2

Eastside Ravens – 0–3

Centennial Chargers – 2–0

Bayside Red Devils – 2–0

Eastside Ravens – 0–3

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Tuesday: Centennial Chargers travel to Bayside Secondary to face the Red Devils. Senior kickoff is 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.