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Sports Oakville Beaver HUNGRY EYES: Oakville Longhorns receiver Jamie Radway tries to elude Kingston Privateers' linebacker Justin Shakell during Saturday's Northern Football Conference contest at Bronte Athletic Field. The Longhorns, sparked by the return of quarterback Tommy Denison, defeated Kingston 25-15. CHRIS KORNACKI / SPECIAL TO THE OAKVILLE BEAVER www.aplushomes.ca Adam Campbell Broker of Record 905-844-4444 B R O K E R A G E I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D SPORTS EDITOR: JON KUIPERIJ Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 255) Fax 905-337-5567 email sports@oakvillebeaver.com · WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008 33 ON DECK THIS WEEK IN OAKVILLE SPORTS Friday, 7 p.m. Mimico Arena, Toronto vs. Mimico BUZZ LACROSSE Buzz visits Mountaineers in Game 4 of Jr. B lacrosse playoff series. Series was tied 1-1 entering last night. Saturday, 3 p.m. Crusader Park, Ninth Line vs. Balmy Beach CRUSADERS RUGBY Return of former QB sparks Longhorns to win By Jon Kuiperij BEAVER SPORTS EDITOR Crusaders' premier mens' team faces league rival as club celebrates 40th anniversary this weekend. Happy to have his former quarterback in the fold once again, Oakville Longhorns coach Barry Emo began to compare the development to a current situation in the NFL, then caught himself. "I was going to use the analogy of Brett Favre going back to the Green Bay Packers, but apparently they're not interested," Emo said, with a chuckle. "He can apply here, if he wants." Unlike the Packers and their long-time star pivot, who retired this past winter but is considering a comeback, the Longhorns are welcoming back Tommy Denison with open arms. Denison, who was to play this season for Oakville before being forced to relocate to Vancouver for business reasons, rejoined the Northern Football Conference club last weekend. His first order of football business was passing for two touchdowns and more than 350 yards, leading the Longhorns to a 25-15 victory over the Kingston Privateers Saturday at Bronte Athletic Field. The victory squared Oakville's record at 2-21, virtually assuring the Longhorns of a berth in this year's NFC playoffs. Denison still works and resides in B.C. but, given the short notice of his relocation earlier this year, his employer has granted him the flexibility to travel back to Ontario for personal reasons. He is expected to suit up for the Saturday, 7 p.m. Civic Fields, Oshawa vs. Oshawa LONGHORNS FOOTBALL Longhorns and Hawkeyes clash in potential Northern Football Conference first-round playoff preview. See Denison page 35 COMING SOON!! FALL SOCCER LEAGUE RIVER OAKS ALL WEATHER TURF FIELD OCTOBER ­ NOVEMBER 2008 YOUTH & ADULT LEAGUES 2008 SUMMER CAMP SERIES SPACE STILL AVAILABLE RANGERS FC CAMP 2009 INDOOR WINTER SESSION "NEW" INDOOR PINE GLEN FACILITY JANUARY ­ APRIL 2009 YOUTH & ADULT LEAGUES VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.oakvillesoccer.ca FOR FUTURE UPDATES & INFORMATION ON ONLINE REGISTRATION www.oakvillesoccer.ca Sponsor: 504 Iroquois Shore Rd., Unit #11, Oakville, ON L6H 3K4 The Oakville Beaver Tel: 905-849-4436 Fax: 905-849-3677 A Proud Sponsor of Oakville Soccer Club