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LCCVI’s Xander Knapp snags a fumble during the SWOSSAA final against the Herman Griffins in Windsor Nov. 18.

Herman Griffins rush to SWOSSAA football title over LCCVI Lancers

November 18, 2025

Lancer points come off the foot of Hunter Duncan

John Wright/The Independent

The Herman Griffins scored a touchdown on their first drive on a 15-yard run, on the Windsor team’s way to a 55-3 win over the LCCVI Lancers to claim the SWOSSAA football title on Tuesday.

LCCVI got their only points in the first quarter off the foot of Hunter Duncan who nailed a 35-yard field goal for the Lancers.

But after that, Herman blew open the scoring. The Windsor team had five touchdowns – three of them rushing – and a safety in the second quarter to send the Lancers back to the dressing room down 42-3.

The Lancers showed some life in the second half, forcing a couple of fumbles but was not able to put any balls in the end zone.

Herman had a six-yard touchdown in the third and a 21-yard touchdown run in fourth to finish the game.

Duncan was named LCCVI’s player of the game in the SWOSSAA final.

Issac Maw is pulled down by a Griffin.
LCCVI’s Xander Knapp snags a fumble.
Hunter Duncan rushes down the field during the SWOSSAA final Nov. 18.
Hunter Duncan avoids a tackle during the SWOSSAA final Nov. 18.
Gabriel Ardell throws a pass over the outstretched arm of the Herman defender.

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