HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Sydney Academy Wildcats post convincing victory over West Bedford Wolves at home

Published Sep 21, 2025Last updated 5 hours ago1 minute readAnthony Melski of the Sydney Academy Wildcats, right, avoids a tackle during Nova Scotia High School Football League action against the West Bedford Wolves at Open Hearth Park in Sydney on Sunday. Sydney Academy won the game 40-0. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Photo by Jeremy Fraser /Jeremy FraserArticle contentThe Sydney Academy Wildcats improved to 2-0 in the Nova Scotia High School Football League on Sunday, posting a convincing 40-0 victory over the West Bedford Wolves at Open Hearth Park in Sydney.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentGideon Paul opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown in the first before Anthony Melski scored on a pass from Oliver Thomson shortly after. Later, Dylan Smith recorded a touchdown from quarterback Anthony DiFlavio and Evan Morrison scored on a rush. Melski was good on three of four extra points.Article contentArticle contentSydney Academy led 29-0 at halftime.Article contentIn the second quarter, quarterback Thomson dished for a touchdown and Melski kicked a field goal for insurance for the Wildcats.Article contentSydney Academy will continue the regular season on Sunday when they host the Cobequid Educational Centre Cougars of Truro at 2 p.m., at Open Hearth Park.Article contentArticle content