Tag: Ryan Barthelson
A loss stung the Western Mustangs. Their defence has responded with force
Last month, the Western football team surrendered 43 points to the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. That defeat cost the Mustangs the national No. 1 ranking, first place in the Ontario conference and a helpful opening-round playoff bye. That’s a lot of gut punches in one afternoon. The goal now, heading into an OUA quarterfinal matchup […]
Western Mustangs clinch second seed, lose key starters in blowout win
A year ago, the Western football team entered the playoffs without their top two running backs. Untimely injuries have returned. The Mustangs clinched second place in the Ontario conference by crushing Windsor 46-5 Saturday at Western Alumni Stadium, but lost explosive tailback Ethan Dolby and top receiver Seth Robertson early in the regular-season finale. Western […]
OUA football: Western Mustangs now 5-1 after blowout win at McMaster
The Western football team is rolling now. The Mustangs improved to 5-1 and moved into second place after ruining McMasterâs homecoming with a 61-26 blowout victory on Saturday at Ron Joyce Stadium in Hamilton. Steel City native Evan Hillock threw four touchdowns and St. Thomas Parkside grad Ethan Dolby scored twice in the rout. The […]
Western Mustangs looking for redemption after rare loss
The Western football team doesn’t lose very often.
Aussie linebacker brings special skills to Western Mustangs: ‘He’s an athlete’
Ryan Barthelsonâs football journey started at a watering hole out west.