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2025 HOME OPENER A.N. MYER MARAUDERS -- 41 NELSON LORDS -- 28 In a repeat of last week, Nelson fell behind early with some self-inflicted mistakes. A veteran Marauders squad capitalized on 1st Quarter errors and jumped out to a 21-0 lead. The Lords stuck with it and closed the lead to 8 pts midway through the third quarter. Unfortunately, crucial penalties and missed opportunities kept Nelson from coming all the way back and the game ended with a 13 point Myer win. Mateo Monetta had a strong game for the Lords as did running back Maddox Victorino. Victorino added 2 touchdowns, while Monetta added one and Santino Uvari chipped in a 2 pt conversion. Kicker Will Netto added a field goal and two converts. A fantastic showcase of High School football was on display in an unmatched atmosphere at Nelson Stadium. The Red & Gold was everywhere with a massive crowd and an electrifying appearance from a CF-18 Hornet for that conducted a Fly Over!!!! UP NEXT: Nelson opens HSSAA Regular Season play travelling to Garth Webb to tangle with the Chargers on Thursday.
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QB SPORTS PLAYER OF GAME --- WEEK 2 MATEO MONETTA Monetta had a strong day on offence with numerous catches to extend drives and a Touchdown. |
STACKED PANCAKES LINEMAN OF GAME --- WEEK 2 LOGAN McLEOD McLeod was solid playing two ways all evening. He made numerous key stops on the Defensive Line while helping the Lords get the rushing game going in the second half of the game. |
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2025 JUNIOR HOME OPENER A.N. MYER MARAUDERS -- 20 NELSON LORDS -- 13 Nelson got the Junior season started against last year's Jr. MetroBowl Champion AN Myer Marauders. The Lords had some costly turnovers in the first half which lead to a 20-0 Myer lead at the half. Nelson battled back with strong play from QB Aaron Ableman and receiver Ethan Ball but could not complete the comeback. Both players scored majors and one convert was added by Adrian Kalinowski. UP NEXT: Nelson hosts Bishop Tonnos in another Non-Conference Match-Up on Wednesday.
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2025 SEASON OPENER --- QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY --- KINGSTON FRONTENAC FALCONS -- 36 NELSON LORDS -- 28 Nelson's late comeback fell short in the final minutes against a tough veteran Falcons team at Richardson Stadium in Kingston. Nelson got two touchdowns from Mateo Monetta and scores from Daryus Lynch and Santino Uvari. RB Maddox Victorino had a strong day running the ball with multiple long runs. Kicker William Netto added a Kickoff Single and a Convert while Anderson Manjak chipped in a two point conversion. Nelson will host the AN Myer Marauders on Friday night in a big Week 2 Non-Conference match-up.
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QB SPORTS PLAYER OF GAME --- WEEK 1 MADDOX VICTORINO Victorino had a strong day carrying the ball once the Lords offence woke up late in the second quarter. |
STACKED PANCAKES LINEMAN OF GAME --- WEEK 1 HENRY DOWNEY Downey was solid all day long on both sides of the ball helping the Lords climb back into the game in the second half. |
| LORDS LOSE A LEGEND IN COACH MLEKUZ | |
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The Nelson family is heartbroken to share that our beloved Junior Football Coach, Nick Mlekuz, passed away this afternoon at the age of 82. Since 1994, Coach Nick has been a pillar of the Nelson community, dedicating an incredible 31 years of service to the Jr. Lords football program. A steadfast leader and mentor, he touched the lives of thousands of athletes and families with his passion, wisdom, and unwavering commitment. Those fortunate enough to play for him continue to cherish the memories, the lessons, and the signature sayings that made Coach Nick unforgettable. Even while facing his own challenges, Nick gave selflessly—always showing up, always giving his all—to uplift and support the young men and women of Nelson and the wider Halton community. As we prepare for a new season without our Head Coach, the void is immense. We will take the field with heavy hearts, but with a deep determination to make him proud—just as he always believed in us. He promised he’d be watching, and we will carry that with us every step of the way. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mlekuz family, and with all those in the Nelson community who were touched by Coach Nick’s extraordinary life. Rest easy, Coach. You’ve earned it.
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COACH MLEKUZ CELEBRATION OF LIFE --- SEPTEMBER 24TH --- 4-7PM @ ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS CLICK HERE TO READ THE OBITUARY
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THERE WILL BE MORE INFORMATION POSTED SOON.... 2025-2026 ATHLETIC FORM IS REQUIRED TO PICK UP GEAR
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| 2025 GOLF TOURNAMENT IS A HUGE SUCCESS | |
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A huge THANK YOU to our organizing committee for putting on a first class event. To the participants, whether you played or sponsored (or both), you will have a direct impact upon the Student-Athletes at Nelson with the funds raised. We are already looking forward to 2026!! Check out more photos from the event below.
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| THE 2025 SEASON IS HERE!!!! | |
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THANK YOU NELSON! A big thank you to all our players, parents and volunteers for a memorable 2024 season. Although the season ended in disappointing fashion for both teams, we will always be able to look back upon some great moments. From the Rockies in August to another Jr Championship, the future for the program on New Street certainly looks bright. Best of luck to all our graduates as you move on from Nelson. For those continuing their football careers at the next level we are excited to be along for the ride. To our parents and alumni, a massive Thank You. You continue to understand the importance of football for our youth and support our program both financially and by giving your time. We will be back stronger than ever in 2025. |
| JR LORDS FALL TO TOUGH AN MYER SQUAD | |
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2024 JUNIOR METROBOWL SEMI FINAL AN MYER MARAUDERS - 42 NELSON LORDS - 27 The Junior Lords struggled to bounce back after a tough first quarter which saw them down early after an offensive explosion by AN Myer. Nelson would start to climb back into the game early in the third quarter but simply could not make it all the way back. Turnovers ended up doing Nelson in and the Marauders pulled away for the win. The Jr Lords season ends 1 game short of their goal. Best of luck to all the players who move to the Senior level next fall. With some solid returning talent, Nelson is poised for another Metro Bowl run. |
| LORDS RUN AWAY FROM GRIZZLIES IN QUARTERFINAL WIN | ||
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2024 JUNIOR METROBOWL QUARTERFINAL NELSON LORDS - 42 DAVID SUZUKI GRIZZLIES - 20 Mateo Monetta once again put on a show with three fantastic touchdowns to help lead the Jr Lords to a victory over the Grizzlies. Monetta was the player of the game with his three scores and an interception on defence as well as a number of catches of the amazing variety. Along the ground Justin Bryant-Beaudry added 2 majors while Tristan Jean added one of his own. Kicker Adrian Kalinowski was a perfect 6 for 6 on converts. The Jr Lords now advance to Downtown Toronto Monday for a Semi Final match-up. The MIGHTY BIRD CHICKEN PLAYER OF THE GAME was Mateo Monetta.
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| JR LORDS TAKE HOME 9TH STRAIGHT HSSAA TITLE | ||
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2024 HSSAA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP NELSON LORDS - 55 GEORGETOWN 87s - 0 This one was all Nelson right from the opening kick off. The Lords were dominant in all three facets of the game en route to an easy victory. Mateo Monetta scored two touchdowns as did RBs Tristan Jean and Justin Bryant-Beaudry. Single majors went to Chase Evans and Noel Brannan. Kicker Adrian Kalinowski converted on 7 scores. The MIGHTY BIRD CHICKEN PLAYER OF THE GAME was a split. Offence MVP was Mateo Monetta and Defence MVP was Josh Bevington. After a rare playoff BYE Week, the Lords will host a Jr MetroBowl Quarterfinal on Tuesday November 19th vs. David Suzuki.
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| SR LORDS SUFFER BIGGEST UPSET IN YEARS IN HALTON FINAL | ||
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2024 HSSAA SR CHAMPIONSHIP GEORGETOWN 87s - 28 NELSON LORDS - 11 Nelson suffered a tough loss in the 2024 HSSAA Championship. Nelson led 3-0 in the third quarter after turning the ball over on the Georgetown goal line and squandering two other potential scoring opportunities in the first half. The Lords defence wore down with a lack of production on offence and couldnt stop the 87s strong run game as Georgetown pulled away late in the third quarter. Some special teams miscues sealed the deal as Nelson drops their first game to Georgetown in over three decades. Michael Kerr scored the only touchdown for Nelson and kicker Andrew Donnelly added a field goal. The disastarous end to the season spells the end of many important careers in Red and Gold.
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| LORDS PULL AWAY IN SECOND HALF TO DEFEAT WOLFPACK | ||
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HSSAA SEMI FINAL NELSON - 37 IROQUOIS RIDGE - 15 The Lords took down a tough Wolfpack team on a very windy day to advance to their 9th straight Championship game. Nelson only lead 15-7 in the second quarter after touchdowns from Maddox Victorino and Logan McLeod before Michael Kerr added two late half majors to blow things open 30-7 at the break. Kerr would add his third major late in the 4th quarter as Nelson pulled away 37-15. Andrew Donnelly added 4 converts and Anderson Manjak added a two point conversion. The Lords honoured the Graduating Seniors as part of PINK DAY festivities. The QB SPORTS BAR PLAYER OF THE GAME was Oliver Burns who had a solid game on both sides of the ball. The Lords head to MAC on Thursday for the 2024 HSSAA Championship.
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| JR LORDS DOMINATE EN ROUTE TO SEMI FINAL WIN | ||
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HSSAA JUNIOR SEMI FINAL NELSON - 42 IROQUOIS RIDGE - 0 The Jr Lords continue to dominate their local opponents taking down the Wolfpack 42-0 in the HSSAA Semi-Final. Tristan Jean lead the way with 3 touchdowns while Mateo Monetta chipped in two majors. Robbie Lennard would add a major of his own and Adrian Kalinowski converted on all 6 scores. The MIGHTY BIRD CHICKEN PLAYER OF THE GAME was Tristan Jean who had a fantastic performance in the win The Lords head to MAC on Thursday for the 2024 HSSAA Junior Championship.
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| NELSON EASILY HANDLES GARTH WEBB IN SEASON FINALE | |
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HSSAA WEEK 5 NELSON LORDS - 42 GARTH WEBB CHARGERS - 0 Nelson was in control from the outset on Wednesday in Oakville. The Lords dominated the game racking up a 21-0 halftime lead after a very quick first half of play. Nelson would explode in the 3rd quarter and win going away. Michael Kerr scored three touchdowns with Paulo Ordonez-Sanchez, Jacob Slominski and Coen Hall adding majors. Kicker Andrew Donnelly was a perfect 6 for 6 on converts. The QB Sports Player of the Game was Erick Rudenko who was solid all afternoon on defence, limiting Garth Webb to just two first downs. Nelson hosts Iroquois Ridge in next Thursday's HSSAA Semi-Final.
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HSSAA WEEK 5 NELSON LORDS - 63 MM ROBINSON RAMS - 12 Nelson started scoring early and never looked back. The Lords had back ups in early in the 1st Quarter en route to a big victory. Scoring for Nelson were Maddox Victorino (3 Tds), Michael Kerr, Paulo Ordonez-Sanchez (2 Tds), Everett Langdon, Coen Hall and Jacob Slominski. The QB Sports PLAYER OF THE GAME was Paulo Ordonez-Sanchez who had a strong game in limited action running the ball hard and adding two massive returns on Special Teams. UP NEXT: Nelson heads to Garth Webb on Wednesday.
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| JR LORDS USE YOUNG LINEUP TO EARN WIN OVER RAMS | |
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HSSAA JUNIOR WEEK 4 NELSON LORDS- 39 MM ROBINSON RAMS - 0 The Junior Lords used a mostly Grade 9 lineup to pick up a win over MM Robinson. Miller Wilson scored two touchdowns with single majors going to Malik Khair, Noel Brannan, and Oliver Hulbert. Adrian Kalinowski added 5 converts and Justin Bryant Beaudry added field goal in the win. The Mighty Bird PLAYER OF THE GAME was Quarterback Aaron Ableman who threw three touchdown passes. UP NEXT: The Jr Lords head to Milton to battle the Mustangs on Thursday. |
| LORDS OVERCOME SLOW START AT CRAIG KIELBURGER | |
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HSSAA WEEK 4 NELSON LORDS- 42 CRAIG KIELBURGER SPARTANS - 3 Nelson overcame a slow and penalty filled start to pull away with a strong second half in Milton. The Lords weren't ready for a strong Spartans team early and made a couple of mistakes to take points off the board. A strong second half led by running back Paulo Ordonez-Sanchez's two rushing td's help pace the Nelson win. Receiver Coen Hall, Maddox Victorino, Michael Kerr and Simon Garratt also added majors for the Lords. Andrew Donnelly added all 6 converts in the win. The QB Sports PLAYER OF THE GAME was Lineman Logan McLeod with a strong game. UP NEXT: The MM Robinson Rams visit on Thursday. |
| JR LORDS DEFEAT 87's IN GEORGETOWN | |
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HSSAA JR WEEK 3 NELSON LORDS - 37 GEORGETOWN 87's - 0 The Jr Lords used 3 touchdowns from Matteo Monetta to blank the 87's on their home turf. Tristan Jean and Chase Evans also scored majors for Nelson. Kicker Adrian Kalinowski added 5 converts and the defence chipped in a safety to round out the scoring. The Mighty Bird PLAYER OF THE GAME was Quarterback Zachary Beninger with a strong outing. UP NEXT: The JR Lords host the MM Robinson Rams on Thursday. |
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HSSAA WEEK 3 NELSON LORDS - 44 HAYDEN HUSKIES - 0 Nelson started fast and never looked back at Hayden on Friday. Quarterback Zach Islip threw for three touchdowns, two to receiver Coen Hall and one to Oliver Burns. Hall would also hit Zachary McGugan for a late touchdown through the air. Defensive Back Rowan Kalinowski recovered a fumble for a defensive score. Michael Kerr would also run in a major for the Lords. A defensive safety and 6 converts from Andrew Donnelly rounded out the scoring. The QB Sports PLAYER OF THE GAME was Offensive Lineman Henry Downey with a strong game. UP NEXT: Nelson travels to Craig Kielburger on Thursday.
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HSSAA JR WEEK 2 NELSON LORDS - 52 HAYDEN HUSKIES - 0 The Jr Lords used a great game from Mateo Monetta to take down the Hayden Huskies. Monetta scored three touchdowns on the day as did RB Tristan Jean. Robbie Lennard would add the final touchdown along the ground. Kicker Adrian Kalinowski added a 37-yd field goal and 7 converts to round out the scoring. The Mighty Bird PLAYER OF THE GAME was receiver Mateo Monetta with a dominant performance. UP NEXT: The JR Lords head to Georgetown on Wednesday.
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2024 REGULAR SEASON OPENER NELSON - 44 IROQUOIS RIDGE - 0 The Lords used a strong ground game to put away the Wolfpack in a Week 2 win. Maddox Victorino racked up 14 carries for 143 yards and a touchdown. Zack McGugan had 56 yards on 6 carries with two majors. Michael Kerr and Jacob Slominski chipped in another 46 yards on the ground. Zach Islip hit Michael Kerr for a 90 yard touchdown catch and run early as well. On the Defence/Special teams units, DB Grant Lee picked up two majors on the day. A fumble recovery for a score as well as a blocked punt for a score. Kicker Andrew Donnelly added a field goal and 5 converts. The QB Sports PLAYER OF THE GAME was Grant Lee with his two touchdowns. UP NEXT: Nelson travels to Hayden on Friday for a SR/JR Doubleheader.
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| JR LORDS OPEN LEAGUE PLAY WITH A WIN | ||
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2024 REGULAR SEASON OPENER NELSON - 49 IROQUOIS RIDGE - 0 Nelson used a three touchdown performance from Mateo Monetta to handle the Wolfpack in the Regular Season opener. Monetta scored two touchdowns rushing and also returned a punt for a major. Justin Bryant-Beaudry, Zach Beninger and Michael Hattingh also scored touchdowns along the ground. Receiver Oliver Hulbert found the endzone on a pass from back-up Quarterback Aric Afzal late. Kicker Adrian Kalinowski added 6 converts and Bryant-Beaudry added a single. The MIGHTY BIRD PLAYER OF THE GAME was receiver Justin Bryant-Beaudry with a touchdown, single point and numerous tackles on special teams. UP NEXT: Nelson travels to Hayden for a SR/JR Doubleheader.
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| GARRATT'S THREE TOUCHDOWNS HELP LORDS TO BIG WIN | ||
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2024 REGULAR SEASON OPENER NELSON - 42 GEORGETOWN - 12 Nelson started fast against the 87's as Maddox Victorino capped a long drive with a short Touchdown Run. The Lords continued to dominate the first half as receiver Simon Garratt would score three majors on passes from Zach Islip. Michael Kerr would add a major of his own along the ground as Nelson led 35-4 at the half. Coen Hall would add a touchdown catch from Islip in the third before Georgetown found the endzone late in the game. Quarterback Zach Islip finished the game 11-12 for 295 yards and 4 touchdowns. The QB Sports PLAYER OF THE GAME was receiver Simon Garratt with 3 catches for 131 yards and 3 touchdowns. UP NEXT: Nelson hosts the Iroquois Ridge Wolfpack on Friday in a JR/SR Doubleheader. |
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2024 FLOODLIGHT -- NON CONFERENCE WEEK 3 NELSON LORDS - 16 WESTMOUNT WILDCATS - 7 In front of a massive crowd at Nelson Stadium the SR Lords hung on for a tight win over a very good Westmount team on Friday night. Nelson held a 3-0 halftime lead after an Andrew Donnelly 20 yard field goal. The Wildcats opened the second half with a 90 yard Kickoff return to take control of the game. Quarterback Zach Islip would lead Nelson on an 8o yard drive which culminated in an 11 yard TD Pass to Michael Kerr. The Lords defence would tighten up and force a turnover on downs before Nelson once again drove the field and capped things off with a Maddox Victorino 4 yard touchdown run. Nelson would hold tight to shut the door late on defence. The QB Sports Player of the Game was Zach Islip (12-16 for 165 yards and 1 TD, 12 Yds Rushing). The Game also saw a great Halftime Celebration of the 1974/1975 Lords Championships with over 35 players and their families returning to Nelson!!! UP NEXT -- Regular Season action begins Thursday as Georgetown visits Nelson Stadium. MUCH MORE TO COME - INCLUDING PHOTO ALBUMS SOON!!!
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| PRODUCTIVE AFTERNOON IN JOINT PRACTICE WITH HOLY TRINITY | |
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2024 SCRIMMAGE HOLY TRINITY TITANS @ NELSON LORDS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH - 2:00PM Nelson and Holy Trinity connected for a controlled scrimmage on Friday. At the request of the Titans this game was changed to an integrated practice.
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2024 SEASON OPENER -- NON CONFERENCE RAYMOND COMETS - 46 NELSON LORDS - 14 Nelson failed to show up ready to go and the powerhouse Comets reminded the Lords why they are perennial contenders in Alberta. Nelson made many unforced errors in the early going leading to 4 quick scores by Raymond. Mikey Kerr's 85 yard Kickoff Return Touchdown had the score tied early in the first quarter before Raymond blew it open through the air. There were not too many bright spots for Nelson in this one as they couldnt put consistent play together on either side of the ball. Zach Islip would connect with Coen Hall for the Lords only other major on the evening. Up next Nelson and Holy Trinity meet for a joint practice before the September 13th Home Opener under the lights vs. Westmount. Returner Michael Kerr was named the QB Sports Player of the Game.
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