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Ottawa Citizen
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Why Redblacks' career sacks leader Lorenzo Mauldin IV is not looking like his old self
Article content After setting the high bar with eight each in 2024, Mauldin and Michael Wakefield have combined for just one. Article content 'I'm not tooting my horn or anything, but with me being the type of caliber player I am and with Bryce (Carter) on the other end, (opponents) have to double team and triple team us, and bring in receivers to take us off the edge,' said Mauldin. 'There's no excuse for why I don't have a sack or anything yet. I'm doing what I can, when I can, and whatever I have to do to help the defence.' Article content Asked about the challenges of having a new DC, he added: 'With any team, with any defence, with any offence, you get a new coordinator and you're definitely doing some different things that you were doing in the last scheme. But it's for the better. You're definitely learning new things. I'm learning new things at the position that I'm playing, and again, we're going to go on a tear here soon. We just have to have everybody get comfortable.' Article content Article content They have the same number of wins as the Argos, who hold a game in hand. But remember, three teams from each division don't necessarily qualify for post-season play. The fourth-place team in the West will cross over if it has a better record than the third-place team on this side, and right now that's the 3-3 B.C. Lions. Article content However, the slope the Redbacks are currently sliding down will get slipperier if they lose again to the Tiger-Cats — who have won three straight and now sit first in the East — when the teams meet again Sunday at TD Place. Article content 'Every game is a must-win, obviously, but at the same time, every game you (lose) takes down your opportunities as you move forward,' said head coach Bob Dyce. 'So yeah, you have to have a sense of urgency. (Hamilton) is an Eastern team, team that's ahead of us in the standings, and so we have to tighten up. We know where we want to get to. It's an important game. You can't say it's a must game, a playoff game is a must-win game, but you can be of the mindset that we have to be at our best this week to do everything that we can that will result in a victory.' Article content Article content His spot in the secondary could be filled by fellow American Deandre Lamont, who has practiced in full this week after being out with a hamstring issue. Article content Better news, as far as the ratio goes, is that former Carleton Raven Justin Howell looks like he'll play his first game of the season after being out with a foot injury. Article content It also looks like former Mount Allison Mounties linebacker Lucas Cormier will make his first start at the WILL position, giving the Redblacks more ratio flexibility. Article content Cormier had three defensive tackles and a tackle for a loss while seeing spot duty last week. Article content 'Lucas is a fantastic player,' said Dyce. 'How we looked at practice is likely how we'll go.' Article content Former St. Mary's Huskies defensive lineman Aidan John (knee) was also practicing in full and could return, while Global player Tyron Vrede suffered an ankle injury in Hamilton that has prevented him from practising so far this week. Article content What did the Redblacks learn from their 23-20 loss in Hamilton last Saturday, a game they led until the final two minutes? Article content Dyce prefers to look ahead rather than in the past, especially at a game that was played so recently, but did take a glance over his shoulder with references on this occasion. Article content 'We're focused on making sure we have our best performance this week, and attack this week, and play great football in critical situations,' he said. 'One of the things we talk about is maximizing opportunities, whether that's a drive starting at the 30-yard line or 40-yard line, we've got to score touchdowns. Conversely, like the defence did last week. They're in tough field position. They've got to go out there, and they've got to deny touchdowns. We have to be focused and more consistent throughout the whole game.' Article content Article content Mauldin admitted the loss in Hamilton was extremely frustrating. Article content 'We have to realize as a team that we need to finish,' he said. 'We've had plenty of close games in the past, and that was definitely one of those times where we didn't finish and we had to capitalize on it.' Article content What individual milestones will be reached this week? Article content Sunday will mark the 100th career game for both starting middle linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox and fullback/special teamer Anthony Gosselin, who played his college ball with the Sherbrooke Vert et Or. Article content While Santos-Knox is well known for his leadership and defensive impact (he's second on the team in tackles), Gosselin's contributions are understated. Article content 'It's a big game for both of them … it says a lot about individuals to get to that mark,' said Dyce, a former special-teams coach who was asked specifically about Gosselin. Article content Article content 'We talk about who he is as a person and why he's been able to last this long. It's funny, when he came in early in his career, he was a guy who was on the roster and off. He was always on special teams and he'd always be in my office, persistent, saying, 'This is what I could do, this is what I want to do, what do I need to do better?' And he has continued in that vein throughout his whole career. He is one of the rare guys that you will see who, in his 30s, continues to get better. He is the ultimate in what you would want in a team player. He was willing to do anything possible for the team. It's not about him, it's about how he can help the team. The effort and work he puts in, in the off-season …. He's a phenomenal family man, and he's a great team man. You could talk to anyone on this team, and I don't think you would find anyone who would say anything bad about Anthony. He is not a vocal leader, but he leads by example, and sometimes those are the best leaders you can possibly have, because anything that you ask him to do, he's going to do it 100 percent. And like I said, he's not doing it for himself, he's doing it for the team.'
Calgary Herald
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Why Redblacks' career sacks leader Lorenzo Mauldin IV is not looking like his old self
Article content After setting the high bar with eight each in 2024, Mauldin and Michael Wakefield have combined for just one. Article content 'I'm not tooting my horn or anything, but with me being the type of caliber player I am and with Bryce (Carter) on the other end, (opponents) have to double team and triple team us, and bring in receivers to take us off the edge,' said Mauldin. 'There's no excuse for why I don't have a sack or anything yet. I'm doing what I can, when I can, and whatever I have to do to help the defence.' Article content Asked about the challenges of having a new DC, he added: 'With any team, with any defence, with any offence, you get a new coordinator and you're definitely doing some different things that you were doing in the last scheme. But it's for the better. You're definitely learning new things. I'm learning new things at the position that I'm playing, and again, we're going to go on a tear here soon. We just have to have everybody get comfortable.' Article content Article content They have the same number of wins as the Argos, who hold a game in hand. But remember, three teams from each division don't necessarily qualify for post-season play. The fourth-place team in the West will cross over if it has a better record than the third-place team on this side, and right now that's the 3-3 B.C. Lions. Article content However, the slope the Redbacks are currently sliding down will get slipperier if they lose again to the Tiger-Cats — who have won three straight and now sit first in the East — when the teams meet again Sunday at TD Place. Article content 'Every game is a must-win, obviously, but at the same time, every game you (lose) takes down your opportunities as you move forward,' said head coach Bob Dyce. 'So yeah, you have to have a sense of urgency. (Hamilton) is an Eastern team, team that's ahead of us in the standings, and so we have to tighten up. We know where we want to get to. It's an important game. You can't say it's a must game, a playoff game is a must-win game, but you can be of the mindset that we have to be at our best this week to do everything that we can that will result in a victory.' Article content Article content His spot in the secondary could be filled by fellow American Deandre Lamont, who has practiced in full this week after being out with a hamstring issue. Article content Better news, as far as the ratio goes, is that former Carleton Raven Justin Howell looks like he'll play his first game of the season after being out with a foot injury. Article content It also looks like former Mount Allison Mounties linebacker Lucas Cormier will make his first start at the WILL position, giving the Redblacks more ratio flexibility. Article content Cormier had three defensive tackles and a tackle for a loss while seeing spot duty last week. Article content 'Lucas is a fantastic player,' said Dyce. 'How we looked at practice is likely how we'll go.' Article content Former St. Mary's Huskies defensive lineman Aidan John (knee) was also practicing in full and could return, while Global player Tyron Vrede suffered an ankle injury in Hamilton that has prevented him from practising so far this week. Article content What did the Redblacks learn from their 23-20 loss in Hamilton last Saturday, a game they led until the final two minutes? Article content Dyce prefers to look ahead rather than in the past, especially at a game that was played so recently, but did take a glance over his shoulder with references on this occasion. Article content 'We're focused on making sure we have our best performance this week, and attack this week, and play great football in critical situations,' he said. 'One of the things we talk about is maximizing opportunities, whether that's a drive starting at the 30-yard line or 40-yard line, we've got to score touchdowns. Conversely, like the defence did last week. They're in tough field position. They've got to go out there, and they've got to deny touchdowns. We have to be focused and more consistent throughout the whole game.' Article content Article content Mauldin admitted the loss in Hamilton was extremely frustrating. Article content 'We have to realize as a team that we need to finish,' he said. 'We've had plenty of close games in the past, and that was definitely one of those times where we didn't finish and we had to capitalize on it.' Article content What individual milestones will be reached this week? Article content Sunday will mark the 100th career game for both starting middle linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox and fullback/special teamer Anthony Gosselin, who played his college ball with the Sherbrooke Vert et Or. Article content While Santos-Knox is well known for his leadership and defensive impact (he's second on the team in tackles), Gosselin's contributions are understated. Article content 'It's a big game for both of them … it says a lot about individuals to get to that mark,' said Dyce, a former special-teams coach who was asked specifically about Gosselin. Article content Article content 'We talk about who he is as a person and why he's been able to last this long. It's funny, when he came in early in his career, he was a guy who was on the roster and off. He was always on special teams and he'd always be in my office, persistent, saying, 'This is what I could do, this is what I want to do, what do I need to do better?' And he has continued in that vein throughout his whole career. He is one of the rare guys that you will see who, in his 30s, continues to get better. He is the ultimate in what you would want in a team player. He was willing to do anything possible for the team. It's not about him, it's about how he can help the team. The effort and work he puts in, in the off-season …. He's a phenomenal family man, and he's a great team man. You could talk to anyone on this team, and I don't think you would find anyone who would say anything bad about Anthony. He is not a vocal leader, but he leads by example, and sometimes those are the best leaders you can possibly have, because anything that you ask him to do, he's going to do it 100 percent. And like I said, he's not doing it for himself, he's doing it for the team.'
West Australian
11-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
LGSHA 2025: Carter's strike gives wily Mt Barker the edge over North Albany in Retravision A-Grade contest
Laura Carter scored the only goal of the game as Mt Barker edged North Albany in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association's Retravision women's A-grade competition on Saturday in Albany. Renae Parsons bossed the midfield for Mt Barker and Olivia Riggall was always a threat, but Redbacks had chances, notably from a penalty corner which was blocked heroically by Clare King. Urged to press by coach Darren Parkes because they had nothing to lose, Redbacks came close in the final stages but Mt Barker stayed strong to move level with their rivals on points after the 1-0 result. Mt Barker coach Richard Ewen admitted his side had been fortunate to hold on at the death. 'It was an even game, we had chances and so did they,' he said. 'They really pressed in the second half, so we were maybe a bit lucky in the end.' Parkes' view was that his side had made a slow start and could not get the better of Mt Barker's wise heads. 'We were missing a few players but we didn't really turn up,' he said. 'They had the experience and the level heads who controlled the game.' Parsons, King and Carter were Mt Barker's best while Stella Gordon, Beck Gallimore and Tully Joy caught the eye for Redbacks. Spencer Park head the ladder, three points clear of North Albany who trail Mt Barker on win ratio. Lauren Spinks, Chloe Bunny, Ruby Bradbury and Charlotte Clayton scored for the defending premiers in their 4-1 victory over Manypeaks. Georgia Stephenson found the net for Manypeaks and performed well, along with Kathryn Slattery and Bronwyn Pitman. Rachael Goetze, Tallulah Gouldthorp and Sarah Hearle were Park's best performers. Parkes had a busy day, for once his coaching duties were over, he was in action on the pitch for Spencer Park in the men's A-grade competition against Manypeaks. It was Peaks who were first out of the blocks converting two penalty corners for a 2-0 lead. However, Park were able to gather their wits and fight back with two corners of their own, the game eventually ending 3-3. Jack Mills, Mitch Bradbury and Ryan Johnson were on target for Manypeaks while Park's response came from Mitchell Pike, Charlie Hudson and Parkes. Mills, Bradbury and Oliver Douglas played well for Peaks while Pike, Ben Ross and Parkes were Park's best performers. Parkes said they had been able to adjust after a team talk at quarter-time. 'We were very much on the back foot at the start, but we were able to change focus and, in the end, we got them on the hop,' he said. The draw means Spencer Park stay top of the ladder, three points clear of Manypeaks. In the other game, Redbacks beat Mt Barker 2-0 thanks to goals from Reuben Law-Davis and Jack Stevens. Astyn Temby, Hamish Wilkes and Lawson Terpstra were on form for Redbacks while Aaron Downham, Oliver Ritchie and Nic Slade did their best in a losing cause for Mt Barker.
West Australian
28-04-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Giants drop two but coach sees positive signs
Goldfields Giants teenager Chloe Zorzi's rise as a valuable frontliner continued last weekend — despite the squad's two-game NBL1 women's road series ending with twin defeats. Zorzi, 17, racked-up 17 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals in Saturday's 87-75 loss against Lakeside. She backed it up the following day with 15 points in a 91-69 loss against Perth. Goldfields led by 12 points in the third quarter of Saturday's clash, but an imposing opposition front court of Teige Morrell and Sam Lubcke tipped the scales in Lakeside's favour. On Sunday, the Giants led at quarter-time and were still in the hunt during the final term before the Redbacks pulled away. 'We showed some great signs in both games,' Giants coach Jaymi Worthington said. 'Some foul trouble in the Redbacks' game cost us with our two talls fouling out — Kate (Sidebottom) and Josephine Odude, and we ran out of steam in the latter stages which was a bit disappointing. 'Against Lakeside, they once again had two very dominant bigs that meant our girls were also in foul trouble (and) we lacked that extra rotation, I suppose — when the girls were really gassed and just couldn't hold on. 'But there's positive signs and it was great being able to compete against two quality sides on the road.' Ahead of her 18th birthday in October and already approaching the 40-game mark, Zorzi is ranked second on the Giants for points, assists and blocked shots in what Worthington said a was a major tick for the club's junior development program. Ladder: Cougars (4-0); Eagles (4-0); Hawks (3-1); Redbacks (3-1); Tigers (3-1); Senators (3-1); Magic (3-2); Lightning (2-3); Giants (1-3); Flames (1-3); Slammers (1-4); Wolves (0-4); Suns (0-5).
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mitch Owen cracks 48-ball ton as Tasmania beat Redbacks
Mitch Owen has produced yet another heroic batting display, crushing 149 off 69 balls in Tasmania's thrilling two-wicket One-Day Cup win over South Australia. Ladder leaders South Australia posted a formidable 9-329 in Sunday's match at Adelaide Oval courtesy of hefty knocks from Mackenzie Harvey (129 off 118 balls) and Daniel Drew (63 off 55 balls). Owen went into overdrive in Tasmania's run chase, cracking 14 fours and 10 sixes in a blistering knock that helped lift the visitors to 3-197 by the 20th over. He reached his century in just 48 balls. It was a near mirror image to his heroics in the BBL final, when his 108 off 42 balls lifted the Hobart Hurricans to victory over the Sydney Thunder. 48-BALL TON!! 💥Another sensational knock by Mitch Owen! #OneDayCup — (@cricketcomau) February 23, 2025 Owen's innings on Sunday finally came to an end when he was bowled between his legs by Wes Agar, with Tasmania slipping to 8-291 in the 39th over. With Tasmania still requiring 39 runs to win, Will Prestwidge (26no) and Tom Rogers (16no) dug in to see their team over the line with six balls to spare. The Redbacks entered Sunday's match knowing they had already secured a spot in the March 1 final, and they were then guaranteed hosting rights when Victoria beat NSW. That result catapulted Victoria from fourth to second, securing the Bushrangers a spot in next Saturday's final against the Redbacks at Adelaide Oval. Tasmania finished the season in fifth spot with three wins, three losses and a no-result from their seven games. A beauty of a leg break from Lloyd Pope kick-started an almost hat-trick... 🤤 #OneDayCup — (@cricketcomau) February 23, 2025 South Australia made a hot start on Sunday, reaching 1-207 by the 33rd over as Harvey (14 fours, four sixes) and Drew took control. Tigers allrounder Beau Webster (3-48) helped limit the damage, ensuring South Australia's total didn't become insurmountable. Although Tasmania lost wickets at regular intervals, Owen's explosiveness ensured they had plenty of runs on the scoreboard. The 23-year-old cracked the Redbacks' attack to all parts of the ground, with Jordan Buckingham (1-79 off eight overs) and Wes Agar (2-91 off 10 overs) suffering the bulk of the punishment. Spinner Lloyd Pope (2-46 off 10 overs) was South Australia's best bowler.
