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By Jake Courtepatte<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three games, three wins so far for one of the top preparatory school football programs in the country.
\nThe St. Andrew\u2019s College Saints rolled their way through the St. Margeurite D\u2019Youville Panthers and the Lucas Vikings in preseason play, before spoiling the St. Michael\u2019s College homecoming on Saturday in the first game of the CISAA regular season.
\nIn the first game on Yuill Field in mid-September, running back Adre Simmonds proved his offensive worth early by racking up four touchdowns in a dominating 59 \u2013 26 win over the Panthers.
\nQuarterback Ben Schmidt threw for three TDs, while defensively Walter Karabin had a game to remember by recording a \u201cpick six\u201d, returning an interception for a touchdown.
\nA greater challenge lay ahead for the Saints in the Lucas Vikings, multi-time provincial champions from London. Walter and Wells Karabin combined for three TDS in a 27 \u2013 14 win on Yuill Field, while Quest Rodin picked up his first career interception.
\nWith both teams bringing an undefeated preseason to the table on Saturday, the Saints went head-to-head with St. Michael\u2019s College in the latter\u2019s homecoming game. Simmonds led the way offensively for the Saints with over 300 yards gained, as well as four TDs.
\nSchmidt added another major with a quarterback sneak, for a final score of 38 \u2013 20 for the Saints.
\nThe perfect start is no surprise for the Saints football program, a perennial powerhouse in independent league football. However, it was a disappointing end to the 2015 season, falling in a semifinal thriller to Upper Canada College, who went on to defeat Trinity College School in the CISAA final for their third-straight championship.
\nThe Saints are now in preparation for their own homecoming game, this Saturday at Yuill Field on campus. They will host Upper Canada College, who defeated Trinity College School on opening day 44 \u2013 26.
\nIn junior CISAA action, the under-16 Saints fell to St. Mike\u2019s 39 \u2013 20 in their season opener played prior to the senior game.
\nFor schedules, visit www.sac.on.ca.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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