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Milton Canadian Champion | | Visit insidehalton.com for more coverage Forging his own ath at pivot Son of Hec Crighton winner signs with Thursday, February 1, 2018 ol CELL 2 RE Af ETA LLE He finished with 2,400 passing yards, a pass completion of 68 per cent, 22 touchdowns (19 passing, - i) PTL LLL RUE er U Fo vf 3 a! BAT 2 . . " insidehalton.com . University of Guelph STEVE LEBLANC sleblanc@miltoncanadianchampion.com ichael Scarfone could hardly have been con- sidered a rookie when he first stepped onto the gridiron in Grade 9. Sure he'd never played compet- itive football before. But as the son of a Hec Crighton Trophy-winning, quarterback who'd held the pig- skin for countless pickup games, his feel for the position - and over- all game - was already quite honed by the time he began high school. "I never really liked being the one doing the hitting," said the Jean Vanier secondary school 12th grader, "I've always liked scoring or making a big pass down field." Scarfone's done plenty of both, and will get the opportunity for a lot more - having signed with the University of Guelph Gryphons January 19. "It's awesome. It was a long pro- cess with my family, but I'm so confident in this decision," said the -six-foot-three, 180-pound QB, amid congratulatory hugs and handshakes from family mem- bers, friends, coaches and team- mates after putting his name on PELE iis i, rp Al 1} RASTER Stave LeBlanc Photo Jean Vanier quarterback Michael Scarfone is joined by University of Guelph assistant offensive coordinator Matt Nesbitt (left) and offensive coordinator Jean-Francois Joncas during his signing with the Gryphons. the dotted line. "It's so surreal . I'm proud of where I am now." Added father and former Mc- Master University star pivot Phil Scarfone, "Idon't think he's follow- ing in my footsteps so much as cre- ating his own footsteps. He's gone through a lot with his recovery. \ he ilton Transmission Inc. Specializing in Imports, Domestics, and Performance Trarismissions His mom and I can't be prouder of Those comments refer to the 17- year-old's comeback from an ACL and two meniscus tears that kept him out of action for nine months in Grade 11. Drawing on his deep-rooted re- « Automatic & Standard * Imports & Domestic Cars * Trucks & 4X4'S « Clutches & Differentials « Front Wheel Drive * Front Axle Repairs * Guaranteed Service + Warranties * Free Towing Within 10km Classic Cars * Fleet Vehicles 905-878-8156 « 905-878-8157 vark co mullonbransmissieon Ave | Linit #% 3 5 Naik LTE EE 1 EIS RRL ARE CE CU COA TA CRIA AS TR EA A RA TR A SA [PII SE PEmRSTORE PRICING A EVENT: solve and mental toughness, the university-bound quarterback re- turned with a vengeance to the Khights' lineup and led them to the newly-established Halton Catholic league's semifinals and an overall record of 6-2 record this past fall. SAVE $240 798 ALL 6 PCS three rushing) and just five inter- ceptions. "For a quarterback his age to take over a game in the pocket and make strikes down the field, but also be able to make plays with his feet . not many cdn do that. But the special ones can," said Gryphons assistant offensive co- ordinator Matt Nesbitt, who at- tended the signing alongside of- fensive co-ordinator Jean-Fran- cois Joncas. "He brings a lot to the table that we can utilize." 'Scarfone's off-field work on the road to recovery also served as a strong selling point for uni- versity recruiters. "He's got a lot of the intangi- 'bles we're looking for. He's got great composure," said Nesbitt. Added Phil, "The injury and recovery were a real eye-opener for Michael. I think it showed him anything is possible. He's very strong-willed, which he gets from his mother." With a knack for carrying the ball himself when needed and no stranger to using a number of ground attacks and aerial tar- gets, Scarfone feels Guelph U.'s "good mix" offence plays to his versatility. "They don't run too much or pass too much. I think that suits my role well." AVAILABLE IN TWIN 6PC DOUBLE BEDROOM SET #000218 INCLUDES 3PC BED, DRESSER, MIRROR, NIGHTSTAND. ADDITIONAL NIGHTSTAND & CHEST AVAILABLE