Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks fall to Laval in 59th Vanier Cup
Posted Nov 24, 2024 11:50:49 AM.
Last Updated Nov 24, 2024 12:05:42 PM.
It was a magical season for the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, but total victory just wasn’t meant to be as they were defeated by the Laval Rouge et Or on Saturday in the Vanier Cup.
Laval took the win with a score of 22-17, including six field goals, a new Vanier Cup record, from Laval kicker Felipe Forteza. Forteza was also named the game’s MVP.
Laurier was 11-0 coming into the game, coming off a Uteck Bowl win against the Bishop Gaiters and a Yates Cup victory over the Western Mustangs.
Laurier drops their record to 2-4 in the national championship game as Laval improves theirs to 12-2.
It was still a remarkable year for Laurier’s players, with five of them being named All-Canadians during this week’s Vanier Cup gala. Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma, wide receiver Ethan Jordan, and kick returner Tayshaun Jackson were named to the first team All-Canadians, while running back Sebastian Parsalidis and guard Josh Rietveld earned second all-team honours.
Elgersma also won back-to-back O-U-A MVP awards and the Hec Crighton award, which is given to the country’s top player.
The Vanier Cup will be held in Regina in 2025.
