Football
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Golden Hawks book ticket to Yates Cup
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“We learned that there’s different ways to win … We have a tough, resilient team.” Head coach Michael Faulds said after the Hawks’ gritty win over the Windsor Lancers. Coming off a blowout quarter final against the Waterloo Warriors, the Hawks were looking to keep the momentum going in the OUA semifinals against a Windsor…
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Golden Hawks Dominate OUA Quarterfinal Game
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The Golden Hawks kept the pedal to the metal in the OUA quarterfinals with a 69-0 victory against the Waterloo Warriors. The tone was set early on as the Warriors’ Johari Hastings completed one of his two interceptions. Taylor Elgersma and company went to work, sending Ethan Jordan into the endzone. Waterloo found themselves in…
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Hawks defeat Lancers in Golden Senior Day victory
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The Laurier football team hosted the Windsor Lancers on Senior day and the last home game of the regular season. With both sides sitting atop the OUA standings, a hard-fought battle was sure to ensue. A regular storyline for the Hawks was the defense, and Saturday’s game was no different as one of the top…
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Laurier stays golden in homecoming win
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Over 4,000 fans turned University Stadium into a sea of purple and gold as the Laurier football team hosted the McMaster Marauders in the annual Homecoming football game. Expectations were high for the Hawks as they looked to maintain their perfect record against the struggling Marauders. “I told the guys all week, ‘Don’t look at…
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Golden Hawks take down Warriors in first Battle of Waterloo
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The first Battle of Waterloo for the 2023 football season could not have gone any better for the Laurier Golden Hawks who trounced cross-town rivals Waterloo Warriors 47-20. The Hawks, coming off a blowout win against Guelph, improved their record to 4-0, keeping a three-way tie for first place in the OUA alongside Western and…
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Golden Hawks take down Warriors in first Battle of Waterloo
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The first Battle of Waterloo for the 2023 football season could not have gone any better for the Laurier Golden Hawks who trounced cross-town rivals Waterloo Warriors 47-20. The Hawks, coming off a blowout win against Guelph, improved their record to 4-0, keeping a three-way tie for first place in the OUA alongside Western and…
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Golden Hawks take down Carleton Ravens in Home Opener
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The Laurier Golden Hawks football team remains perfect so far this season after defeating the Carleton Ravens 20-15 in their Home Opener. The Hawks entered the game after a gritty one-point win over the Queen’s Gaels in week one of the OUA season. Laurier’s defence started hot and finished hotter, limiting the Ravens to only…
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Golden Hawks Football Achieve #6 National Ranking After Dominant Week 1 Performance
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After an inspiring performance in Week 1, the Golden Hawks football team has made a roaring comeback in the national rankings, securing 6th place in a triumphant Week 1 performance. This achievement serves as their highest ranking since 2018, a testament to the team’s perseverance and commitment. The Golden Hawks had a strong start to the…
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Golden Hawks prepare for epic homecoming
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As Sept. 23 approaches, Laurier is buzzing with excitement for the Homecoming football game. The matchup between the Laurier Golden Hawks and the McMaster Marauders begins at 1:00 p.m. at University Stadium. The event promises a great day of fierce rivalry and intense competition. In the 2022 season, the Hawks displayed strengths and areas for…
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Golden Hawks Fall to Mustangs in OUA Semifinals
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The Laurier men’s football team travelled to London on Saturday to take on the defendingYates Cup champions, the Western Mustangs. Despite being in the month of November, thetemperature pushed 21 degrees Celsius. The weather would end up being a key factor in thegame where both teams would have to minimize mistakes playing into the strong…
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