NELSON STADIUM CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Nelson Stadium is set to undergo significant upgrades starting on June 15th 2022. The existing Turf Playing Surface will be replaced with a Brand New State of the Art field. Construction is expected to be completed in time for the start of the new school year in September and the first game of the 2022 Season.

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2022 TRAINING CAMP

The 2022 Training Camp schedule has been released above. All Practices will take place at Nelson Stadium pending completion of the new playing surface. Junior and Senior Lords will practice at the same times.

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2022 SPRING MINI-CAMP

Spring Mini-Camp wrapped up after a great 5 days on the field. The SR and JR Lords saw over 120 interested players hit the field looking to earn a spot for the Fall. Players are now off for the summer break before Training Camp kicks off on Sunday August 28th with a PrimeTime Practice!

The Lords Touch Football Shootout was a huge success this past week at McMaster University.

The Boys tournament saw some great competition on Tuesday with Corpus Christi defeated Holy Trinity in the Championship game. Nelson took home the Consolation Championship with a win over AN Myer. On Wednesday, in wintery conditions the Ladies put on a show with Bishop Reding winning the championship over MM Robinson. Nelson once again took home the consolation. A huge thank you to McMaster Football for supporting our event!

NON-CONFERENCE WEEK 1

WELLAND NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH @ NELSON LORDS

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH -- 7:00PM KICKOFF -- NELSON STADIUM

The 2022-2023 School Year will open with a Friday Night Lights clash at the newly renovated Nelson Stadium in September. The 2021 OFSAA Bowl Champion Fighting Irish from Welland come in riding Provincial Title hopes led by Superstar Quarterback Marshall McCray. The Lords will be looking to rebuild after a disappointing 2022 campaign and will look to a number of young players to step up immediately. The game will be played on the Lords brand new artificial turf installed over the summer. The night should attract a great community turn-out and start off the 2022 season with a bang!

2021 RECRUITING UPDATE

Nelson LB/DB Carter Islip made it official and will head to the University of Guelph for the 2022 Season. Islip will join Nelson teammates Jack Cobb and Sam Lack with the Gryphons. Islip anchored a Junior Metrobowl defence as well as contributing as a Running Back on the 2019 Championship team.

Best of luck at the next level Carter!

2022 FOOTBALL SEASON

Preparations are underway for the 2022 Season.

IF YOU ARE ATTENDING NELSON IN 2022 AND INTERESTED IN PLAYING JUNIOR OR SENIOR FOOTBALL PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PLAYER INFORMATION FORM TO BE ADDED TO OUR CONTACT LIST!!!

Former Lord Will Corby has signed with the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks. Corby is coming off an oustanding career with the Toronto Varsity Blues and will be looking to crack the roster in Ottawa for the 2022 CFL Season. Corby graduted from Nelson in 2016 after a fantastic career with the Lords as a Wide Receiver.

2021 RECRUITING UPDATE

Nelson DB Sam Lack and LB Jack Cobb have both committed to the Guelph Grphyons for the 2022 Season. Both Lack and Cobb returned for their 5th and final year in 2021 with the Lords and anchored a tough Nelson defence. Jack Cobb developed into one of the top LB recruits in Ontario and will compete for playing time right away. Sam Lack became a shut down corner and hopes to follow in the footsteps of older brother Ben who started at Safety for Guelph before ending his career this fall.

Best of luck to both players as they move to the next level!

2021 RECRUITING UPDATE

The Dalhousie Tigers from the Atlantic Football League (AFL) have added their first ever recruit from Nelson. Reciever Mitchell Page has committed to the Tigers for 2022. Also a strong Lacrosse player, Page has developed into an athletic reciever/returner who should have success in the AFL next season.

Best of Luck in Halifax, Mitchell!

Nelson DB Andy Quinn and Receiver Ben Walker both make it Official with the Queens Gaels for 2022. Quinn leaves after a 5th and final season in Red and Gold and has developed into a sought after DB in Ontario. Ben Walker has been a dominant receiver at both the Jr and Sr level in Halton and his leadership will be missed.

Best of luck to both players at the next level!

JR vs. HURON HEIGHTS (2)

HSSAA SR CHAMPIONSHIP

WEEK 5

NELSON LORDS - 42

IROQUOIS RIDGE WOLFPACK - 1

Nelson started the game with a Touchdown on their opening carry by Jack Dyer and never looked back. Trevon Sealy had a breakout game for the Lords with a number of long receptions. Dyer would total 4 touchdowns on the day with Loche Cobb and Mitch Page adding scores of their own. The defence was strong all afternoon with the lone point coming on a Special Teams rouge. The win secured first place for Nelson who will host the Kielbuger Spartans in an HSSAA Quarterfinal next week.

GAME TIME SOCIAL --- PLAYER OF THE GAME

COMING SOON!

JR LORDS SCRIMMAGE VS. IROQUOIS RIDGE

WEEK 4

NELSON LORDS - 21

OT RED DEVILS - 0

Nelson came out on top in a tough battle with previously unbeaten Oakville Trafalgar. The Lords started fast with an early Touchdown from Ben Walker on a pass from Braedon Tremblay. The Lords defence bent at times in the first half but tightened when needed to shut down any attack from the Red Devils. Running back Jack Dyer added two touchdowns and a 2-pt conversion to round out the scoring. The Nelson defence shut the door in the second half with Andy Quinn picking up an interception and Abdul Abdelaziz making a number of big tackles. Up next the Lords host Iroquois Ridge in the Regular Season finale.

GAME TIME SOCIAL --- PLAYER OF THE GAME

This week we have CO-PLAYERS OF THE GAME from GAMETIME SOCIAL. Defensively Abdul Abdelaziz played his best game of the season and was everywhere on the field with a number of big plays and big hits. Offensively, Jack Dyer once again carried the load on the ground with some extremely tough running and a touchdown.

WEEK 4

NELSON LORDS - 23

OAKVILLE TRAFALGAR RED DEVILS - 9

The Junior Lords jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead with a pair of touchdowns from Braydon Abbott. Ryan Fancy continued his stellar performance with a fantastic touchdown catch and run through the OT defenders to make it 21-0. Adam Kalinowski converted all three touchdowns and Jack Pagnani added a defensive safety to round out the scoring.

GAME TIME SOCIAL --- PLAYER OF THE GAME

Cale Symons was named as the GAMETIME SOCIAL PLAYER OF THE GAME.

Cale anchored the Jr. Lords defence with a number of key tackles and some big hits.

WEEK 1 -- RE-SCHEDULE

NELSON LORDS - 21

MILTON MUSTANGS - 0

**Game ended in 2nd Quarter at Milton request.

The Senior Lords battled some very tough weather conditions this afternoon at Nelson Stadium. Led by Jack Dyer's 3 touchdowns, Nelson was up at the end of the first quarter before Milton made a decision to end the game. The Lords move to 2-0 in the HSSAA and will travel to play at OT on Thursday.

WEEK 1 -- RE-SCHEDULE

NELSON LORDS - 28

MILTON MUSTANGS - 1

The Junior Lords played their first HSSAA game in driving rain and wind this afternoon. Michael Kerr scored two touchdowns with Devin Clark and Coen Hall each adding a score of their own. Adam Kalinowski converted all 4 scores. The Jr Lords travel to OT on Thursday for another game vs. the Red Devils.

GAME TIME SOCIAL --- PLAYER OF THE GAME

Michael Kerr was named the GAMETIME SOCIAL Player of the Game.

BILL CROTHERS COLTS @ NELSON LORDS

NELSON - 53

BILL CROTHERS - 12

The JR Lords moved to 2-0 on the season with a big victory over the Bill Crothers Colts on Wednesday at Nelson Stadium. Kyle Clark (2), Owen Jackson (2), Devin Clark, August Hulbert, Ryan Fancy, all scored TDs for Nelson. Kicker Adam Kalinowski added 7 converts and the offence scored a 2 pt conversion with the defence contributing a safety to round out the scoring. Quarterbacks Coen Hall, Zach Islip and Joonki Min all threw for touchdowns in the victory. Jackson scored one touchdown on each side of the ball for the Lords adding a long fumble recovery score to his touchdown reception.

Up Next the Junior Lords host the Milton Mustangs on Monday October 25th in a re-schedule of the Week 1 matchup.

GAME TIME SOCIAL --- PLAYER OF THE GAME

Tavish Wilson was named the GAMETIME SOCIAL Player of the Game.

Wilson tallied 2 fumble recoveries, an interception, 6 tackles and 2 QB Sacks.

ABBEY PARK EAGLES @ NELSON LORDS

NELSON - 68

ABBEY PARK - 0

The SR Lords opened the season with a bang this afternoon at Nelson Stadium. After nearly two years without football, Nelson scored early and often with an explosive first half to put the game away quickly. Many individuals had great afternoons playing in the first games in nearly two years. The Lords had contributions from their entire bench en route to the victory.

Prior to the game, a moment of Silence was held to honor the life of Bella Farkas who took her own life on Thursday.

UP NEXT: Nelson enters its BYE Week next week. Week 4 in the HSSAA will be a busy one for the Lords with two important league games on the schedule.

GAME TIME SOCIAL --- PLAYER OF THE GAME

HURON HEIGHTS @ NELSON LORDS

NELSON - 32

HURON HEIGHTS - 12

Football returned to Nelson this afternoon as the Jr Lords took care of business in their Home Opener. Nelson started fast and jumped out to an early 12 -0 lead on Touchdowns from Ryan Fancy and August Hulbert on passes from Quarterback Coen Hall. A Zach Islip interception set the Lords up for their third major early in the second quarter, a Touchdown pass from Hall to Tight End Devin Clark. The Lords added two more scores in the second half with Islip running in a major of his own at Quarterback and Brayden Abbott closing things out with a hard run for a major. Kicker Nate Montgomery would add two converts. Nelson's defence was strong all afternoon with three forced fumbles and recoveries.

Up Next the Junior Lords are hopeful for an Exhibition Game next week at Nelson Stadium - Stay Tuned!

GAME TIME SOCIAL --- PLAYER OF THE GAME