LANGLEY, B.C. - In a unique scheduling situation, the Wildcats took on two opponents on Saturday, Jan. 28, coming out victorious against the Western Washington Vikings 38-15 and the Trinity Western Spartans 61-0 as the entire roster saw playing time.
 
QUOTING HEAD COACH TODD THORNLEY
"I'm really proud of our group playing two games in one day and showing growth from last week. Having the whole roster get playing time this early on is invaluable for us as we get into the season. We had some great moments and some poor moments so there's plenty to keep working on and preparing for another opponent next week. We will enjoy this day, then forget about it Monday and get stuck into another big week of prep."
 
VERSUS WWU
In their first game of the day, the Wildcats jumped out to a 14-0 before the 25th minute behind tries from Kye Jones and Drew Farrington.
 
In the 30th minute, WWU cut the Wildcat lead in half but Arona Tauiliili matched it with a try of his own to take a 21-7 lead. At halftime, CWU led 21-10.
 
After the break, the 'Cats added three tries to extend their lead to 38-15 before the final whistle.
 
Scoring tries for the Wildcats were Drew Farrington (2), Kye Jones (1), Arona Tauiliili (1), Clint Lyman (1), and Noah Wright (1). Taine Jones converted four of his six conversion attempts.
 
VERSUS TWU
After topping the Vikings, the 'Cats headed north of the border to face the Spartans. CWU got on the board early with a 9th-minute try by Albert O'Shannessey.
 
Two more tries and a penalty in the first half helped the Wildcats to a 22-0 halftime lead.
 
Tiai Vavao scored two tries in three minutes in the early portion of a high-scoring second half. The Crimson and Black added 39 points to their tally on their way to a convincing 61-0 win.
 
Six different Wildcats scored tries against TWU: Conner Grande (2), Tiai Vavao (2), Oscar Treacy (2), Albert O'Shannessey (1), Campbell Robb (1), Calvin Liulamaga (1), Liam Holland (1). Oliver Cline hit two of his six conversion attempts and added a penalty kick. Taine Jones added a pair of made conversions.
 
UP NEXT
Next Saturday, Feb. 4, the Wildcats (3-0) will travel south to Los Angeles, Calif. for a showdown against the UCLA Bruins. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. PST.