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Sign up now for guitar, bass, drums, and piano OAKVILLES MUSIC STORE www.aplushomes.ca Adam Campbell Broker of Record 905-844-4444 B R O K E R A G ER E A L T Y C O R P . INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATEDSportsOakville Beaver SPORTS EDITOR: JON KUIPERIJ Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 432) Fax 905-337-5571 email sports@oakvillebeaver.com WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 33 By Larry Moko METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP Despite his unfortunate history of head injuries, the newest member of the McMaster Marauders mens basketball team has no qualms about wearing unlucky jersey No. 13. Iroquois Ridge High School grad Scott Brittain has suffered six concussions during his hoops career, the past four years having been spent in the NCAA at Boston University. He was a starter for 74 games with the Terriers averaging 8.4 points and 5.9 rebounds and graduated with a business man- agement degree. At McMaster, the 6-foot-9, 240-pounder will be pursuing an MBA. Brittain sat out last season as a medical redshirt while recover- ing from concussion-related symptoms. One of his most severe injuries was caused by sliding headfirst into a wall dur- ing a preseason practice. Hell wear No. 13, said head coach Amos Connolly. We ordered the jerseys at the end of July. He wanted 31, but (second-year play- er) Victor Raso is 31. Scott said if he couldnt have 31, hed have 13. Hes cleared medically to play. No ques- tion, that was a concern. Brittain was a two-time member of Canadas junior national team. He led Ontario to three national age group titles and served as captain for the Canadian 2007 FIBA U-19 squad that competed in Serbia. Im excited to be with a new team, he said. Coach Connolly seems great and the guys have been welcoming. Connollys mother, Diane, played three years of basketball for Mac and was captain in her final season. The first-year Mac head coach points out that dozens of schools were interested in landing Brittain when they heard he was con- sidering a switch to the CIS. Said Connolly: We thought we had two factors in our favour, proximity and family connection. Brittain hopes to play two seasons of OUA ball. Scott helps us in a number of ways, Connolly said. He brings a maturity and under- standing of the intensity needed to perform at the highest level. Hell also take on a mentor role for our younger players, specifi- cally Taylor Black (the prize rookie from Orchard Park). Scott has all-Canadian potential. Hell be called upon immediately to take on a major role at both ends of the court. Connolly said Brittain played the 5 posi- tion right off the bat during his career at Boston. When Scott left Canada, he was more like (NBA sharp-shooting forward) Dirk Nowitzki a tall player who could shoot a bit, pass well and handle the ball. What we have to get back is a little globalization of his game. Brittain says he enjoyed every minute of his experience at Boston University and hopes to eventually play pro basketball in Europe. Brittain joins Marauders Former Iroquois Ridge basketball star heads to McMaster after four years at Boston University Scott helps us in a number of ways. He brings a maturity and understanding of the intensity needed to perform at the highest level. McMaster coach Amos Connolly BIG MAC: Iroquois Ridge grad Scott Brittain will play university basketball this season for the McMaster Marauders. Brittain spent the last four years playing NCAA ball at Boston University. JOHN RENNISON / METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP Bantam Cowboys start season with pair of shutout wins The Halton Cowboys bantam white squad couldnt have had a better start to the Southwestern Ontario Football Association of Leagues season. The Cowboys not only won their first two games of the season, they didnt allow a single point in the process. Halton posted its second consecutive shutout last week, blanking the Cambridge Green Wolverines 28-0 in Guelph. Jordan Mealand paced the Halton attack with three touchdowns, including a 60-yard interception return for a major. Branden Roberts had the Cowboys other TD. Defensively, Callum Falkenstein led the way with four sacks and a dozen tackles. Phillip Wells and Andrew McLean provided key tackles and blocks throughout the contest. The Cowboys came back to earth a bit Friday, falling 30-0 to the Hamilton-Wentworth Panthers in Hamilton. Details from that game were not available. Haltons peewee red Cowboys earned their first victo- ry of the season last weekend, scoring a late touchdown to defeat the Guelph Bears 14-8 Saturday at Kings Christian Collegiate. Halton quarterback Garrett Holmes provided the winning score with a 20-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. Steven Acihele had the Cowboys other touchdown, scoring on a quarterback sneak in the first half. Team captain Andrew McLean was a force running the ball throughout the contest. Defensively, Raymar Lloyd and Jordan Arruda had strong games for the Cowboys, while Holmes had an interception and was named the games MVP. In other action, the atom Cowboys fell 24-0 to the Guelph Bears and the peewee white Cowboys were blanked 48-0 by Cambridge Green. Lucas Baczynskyj had a strong game running the ball for the atom Cowboys, who were shorthanded due to the long weekend. Simon Black was Haltons top tackler on defence. Details from the peewee white Cowboys loss were not available.