The Regina Thunder and Saskatoon Hilltops each have their second win of the 2023 PFC campaign. On the other side the Wildcats scored all 10 of their points in the third quarter. InAugust 2020, the junior leaguecalled off its regular season and playoffs. "We knew that this was going to be tough and we really wanted to come out of COVID a better team than we [were] going into COVID," he told CBC's Peter Mills. WebRegina Thunder Saskatoon Hilltops Regina Thunder September 5, 2015 Saskatoon Minor Football Field Prairie Football Conference 17 Saskatoon Hilltops 35 1ST 2ND TOTALS 1ST 2ND TOTALS # 10 8 18 TIMES TD BALL TIMES LONG # CARRIER 13 MARWICK, Jaeden 9 CARRIER CARR BALL 59 19 0 GAIN TD LONG YARDS 31 ST. Home; Standings; Photos; Videos; Posts; Recent Saskatoon Hilltops News. Regina Thunder The Thunder kicked two field goals in the final quarter to comeback to beat the visiting Rifles on Sunday afternoon. Were basically ready to go for next year. The Hilltops have been diligently working behind the scenes to organize any sort of football-related activities with government permission. The Saskatoon Hilltops and Regina Thunder are to collide Saturday as part of Football Weekend in Saskatchewan. Canadian Bowl Champions - Canadian Junior Football League This coming weekend the Hilltops (2-0) hit the road for the first time and visit the Winnipeg Rifles (0-2) and the Huskies (1-1) host the Regina Thunder (2-0). The Regina Thunder united behind a backup quarterback from Unity to hand the Saskatoon Hilltops their second loss of the season. We have great respect for them they bring out the best in us and I hope we bring out the best in them and at the end of the day, we executed our plan better than they did.. But he said theres a lot of questions if a year of eligibility is added. Sat, Sep 9, 7:00 PM. Mosaic Stadium Regina, SK. A pair of winless teams will see action in the nations capital on Saturday afternoon as the Sooners host the Grizzlies. Theres one week or one day where you feel like everythings stopped and were going to have to shut everything down and then the next week you see the (Saskatchewan Health Authority) allowing contact sports so theres a lot of optimism, MacAulay said. El nico lmite de lo que puede vender es su imaginacin. Linebacker Reed Rabbetz recorded two sacks. Records: Rams 0-3 Broncos 2-1 Regina Thunder 24 Winnipeg Rifles 22. The host Saskatoon Hilltops appeared to have the game wrapped up thanks to a fumble recovery, and 21-14 lead, with 1:29 left on the clock. Saskatoon Hilltops Nuevos Medios de Pago, Ms Flujos de Caja. Were definitely disappointed, but its probably something weve known has been coming for a while, he said. This is the only meeting of the season between these two teams. Canadian Junior Football League The Thunder kicked two field goals in the final quarter to comeback to beat the visiting Rifles on Sunday afternoon. The Regina Thunder have started on-field preparations for the 2022 PFC season. A pair of quarterbacks completed just 10 passes but gained 210 yards. Prairie Conference Schedule 2023 - Canadian Junior Football They amassed around 390 yards on the ground, with 201 coming from running back Carter McLean. Regina Thunder end Saskatoon Hilltops 32-game win streak Weve got a lot of confidence now, weve really worked on our mindset, we have a lot more belief in each other than we did at the start of the year, and were looking to showcase that, Davidsen said. Points For: Grizzlies 0 Sooners 14 The Blue and Gold demolished the Edmonton Wildcats 50-2 in front of their home fans at SMF Field. Top 50 of 2023. On the other side of the ball the defence collected nine turnovers highlighted by a pair of interceptions from Masen Lane. But on Sunday, the Regina Thunder will host the Saskatoon Hilltops at Mosaic Stadium fora battle of Saskatchewan a return to the electric CJFL football playoffs for fans and a long-awaited trophy run for the Prairie Football Conference's strongest teams. REGINA - Not many players get to extend their participation in the game of football once their high school game is over. Kleiter is hoping that pressure will sway the CJFL in his favour. I just wanted this damn thing today and it is what it is, Thunder head coach Scott MacAulay said. Hilltops turn focus to Regina Thunder following thrilling semi-final Hegen-Braun said securing sponsors, sharing resources and additional fundraising opportunities are at the top of the agenda. Author of the article: Rob Vanstone. Hilltops quarterback Damon Dutton had two rushing touchdowns as well in the win. Provincial Sports The Saskatoon Hilltops beat the Regina Thunder for the first time in 2021 in the biggest game of the year so far, winning the Prairie Football Conference title 29-9 at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday. It was a thunderous victory on Sunday for the Regina Thunder amassing 601 yards of total offence with a well-balanced attack. You have to put them in spots to make plays, but when you have three or four dropped balls that end drives where they are clearly wide open and youre able to continue on drives, theres an issue. Its important to us for these guys to have that opportunity. Share Regina Thunder VS Saskatoon Hilltops with your friends. Saskatoon Hilltops. The Riders and Football Saskatchewan have teamed up with the University of Regina Rams, University of Saskatchewan Huskies, Regina Thunder and Hilltops to host a weekend of games. The playoffs are a totally different animal. On the ground Ryland Leichert rumbled 13 times for 109 yards and had a touchdown. I know these guys are pretty crushed right now but we as an organization need to stay optimistic and use this time off to get back with our family and friends and spend some time there, MacAulay said. Their offence was extremely balanced with 212 yards gained on the ground AND through the air. The Kodiaks will take the field starting in 2022 and become the seventh team within the BC Conference and 19th across the CJFL. The Hilltops defeated the Edmonton Huskies in the other semi final game. Starter Damon Dutton was outstanding finishing 17 of 20 for 172 yards and threw touchdown passes to both Broden Marley and Noah Flaman. View dates online, use interactive seating chart to find deals. THUNDER The Prince George Kodiaks Profile. Its still early in the season, but this game could have playoff positioning implications as this is the only meeting of the regular season. Quarterback Carter Shewchuk completed 16 passes for 314 yards and threw touchdowns to Isaiah Woodley and Rylan Sokul. This coming weekend the Hilltops (2-0) hit the road for the first time and visit the Winnipeg Rifles (0-2) and the Huskies (1-1) host the Regina Thunder (2-0). They also played excellent on defence in the second half allowing just three points. The run game chewed up 231 yards led by Alan Xiang and his 148 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. WebRegina Thunder VS Saskatoon Hilltops. "They're gelling, they're coming together, and the best team I'm going to put on the field will be the team I'm putting on the field this weekend,"Hilltops head coach Tom Sargeant said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He said some younger guys are finishing school and are going to start their careers, meaning they have to make a choice if they can balance football along with that. The offence did score two passing touchdowns as quarterback Nick Kennedy found Cody Anglo for both majors. WebEach year the Thunder compete with their provincial rivals, the Saskatoon Hilltops for the Shrine Bowl. (Saskatoon Hilltops/Twitter). GTA Grizzlies Canadian Bowl The full statement can be read below: On the afternoon of August 16, 2023, a work-related incident occurred at Brandts Moose Jaw manufacturing site involving a third-party crane company that has resulted in the death of a Brandt employee. Edmonton Wildcats Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Its a huge accomplishment to go undefeated in a season but it doesnt mean anything if you dont finish the job.. Lachlan Horsley had nine receptions for 122 yards. The game was played at Mosaic Thunder In 2021, Regina took both regular-season contests from Saskatoon, but the Hilltops avenged those losses in the PFC final. The Huskies however are receiving praise from around the league for their heroics afterwards. This coming weekend the Hilltops (2-0) hit the road for the first time and visit the Winnipeg Rifles (0-2) and the Huskies (1-1) host the Regina Thunder (2-0). Regina Thunder 24 Winnipeg Rifles 22. Our team is persistent, said Leichert, who was awarded the teams huge metal Thunder neck chain following the win. Isaac Foord caught nine passes for 179 yards and three of those majors while Zak Woidyla caught the other. Alex Gayle had a game high 109 yards on 21 carries but was kept out of the end zone. The Thunder kicked two field goals in the final quarter to comeback to beat the visiting Rifles on Sunday afternoon. Regina Thunder, Saskatoon Hilltops to face off in battle of Sask. If you just put me out there one on 12, Im probably getting -1,000 yards on the season. Regina Thunder 24 Winnipeg Rifles 22. Although we did not have the regular season we were looking forward to or we were expecting, were happy with how weve bounced back after we took those losses in the middle of the season (and) were building some momentum.. The Skyhawks did not have a good showing last weekend as they opened just their second CJFL season. Emmarae Dale, the first female player to ever suit up for a CJFL team, will be a part of her first conference championship on Sunday. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM) The Saskatoon Hilltops are back. The Thunder came into the game undefeated on the year, including two wins in the regular season against Saskatoon, earning the right to host the The Rifles played an outstanding, gritty road game and almost completed the upset. Thunder, Hilltops both improve to 2-0 to start PFC season. WebThis coming weekend the Hilltops (2-0) hit the road for the first time and visit the Winnipeg Rifles (0-2) and the Huskies (1-1) host the Regina Thunder (2-0). They will need a similar formula this weekend in Regina, but obviously need to score in the second half. Points For: Rifles 10 Thunder 57 Records: Huskies 1-0 Hilltops 1-0 Linebacker Matt Wist had a team high five tackles and Riece Kack had their lone sack and interception. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Regina Thunder 36Calgary Colts 20. BIG CATCH IN THE CLUTCH The Thunder kicked two field goals in the final quarter to comeback to beat the visiting Rifles on Sunday afternoon. One loss was a heartbreaking defeat after a last-second field goal gave the Thunder a 16-13 Next week the Hilltops (1-0) host the Edmonton Huskies (1-0) and the Rifles (0-1) are back in Saskatchewan to meet the Regina Thunder (1-0). Thunder I know that in talking to some of the different coaches, we all want to make sure these guys have an opportunity to play out their fifth year, MacAulay said. The rushing attack was the key to the game for the Hilltops. On Saturday, the Thunder posted a 23-7 victory over the Hilltops at Mosaic Stadium as part of Football Weekend in Saskatchewan. The offence gathered an incredible 601 total yards while the defence shutdown the opposition forcing two turnovers. Regina Thunder 24 Winnipeg Rifles 22. Do you still get two years? Tholl said. The biggest influence of having him around is he expects winning and he expects the best from us , Davidsen said. The Thunder are back at home this weekend after a 42-point victory last weekend at Liebel Field. Saskatoon Hilltops run over Regina Thunder to win PFC Thunder This coming weekend the Huskies (1-0) will face the Hilltops (1-0) in Saskatoon while the Colts (0-1) host the Edmonton Wildcats (0-1). It's the holiday season and you probably need some new Toppers gear so join us for our annual holiday sale! Roger caught 11 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns including one that went for 84-yards. Two quarterbacks combined for nine completions for 104 yards. The Thunder kicked two field goals in the final quarter to comeback to beat the visiting Rifles on Sunday afternoon. The Hilltops lost both games to Regina this season by a three points. Regina won 29-21 in overtime in Saskatoon on Sept. 10 to open the home-and-home We apologize, but this video has failed to load. McNeil completed 21 passes for a game high 338 yards. Zenon Orobko, former Warrior football quarterback, threw the game winning touchdown in the Regina Thunders back-to-back victory over the Saskatoon Hilltops on Sept. 18. Records: Raiders 1-3 Okanagan Sun 3-0 The Saskatoon Hilltops stole the home teams thunder on Sunday afternoon at Mosaic Stadium. Thunder Saskatoon Hilltops, Regina Thunder set Edmonton Huskies 10. WebRegina Thunder: 19 Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan: Dec 4, 2021 Langley Rams: 37: London Beefeaters: 0 TD Stadium, London, Ontario: 2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada: Nov 16, 2019 Saskatoon Hilltops: 11: Langley Rams 6 McLeod Stadium, Langley, British Columbia: Nov 17, 2018 Saskatoon Hilltops: 58: Langley Thunder The Thunder kicked two field goals in the final quarter to comeback to beat the visiting Rifles on Sunday afternoon. The Hilltops, positioned on Regina's 23-yard line, were within range for a game-tying field goal. 2 and Regina at No. This coming weekend the Hilltops (2-0) hit the road for the first time and visit the Winnipeg Rifles (0-2) and the Huskies (1-1) host the Regina Thunder (2-0). Offensively they gathered 411 total yards, 233 of which came on the ground. It just feels good to get the win.. That 29-26 Regina victory was the last time the Hilltops lost a game. We came out and got the hardest win that mattered most for sure.. Photo courtesy of Wanda Harron Photography, Saskatoon Hilltops 38 Regina defensive back Branden Janotta was emotional after the loss after another tough outing against the Hilltops in the playoffs. Regina Thunder 24 Winnipeg Rifles 22. Sunday's game at Mosaic Stadium kicks off at 1 p.m. CT. With files from Peter Mills and Saskatchewan Weekend, Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Those hopes were dashed when Justin Mckerracher, always a key playmaker on defence for the Thunder, made an interception just inside the goal-line with seven seconds remaining. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Points Against: Huskies 17 Hilltops 10, Passing Leaders: Jordan Lane 7 of 19 for 133 yards (Huskies) Damon Dutton 17 of 27 for 185 yards (Hilltops), Rushing Leaders: Alex Gayle 24 carries for 117 yards and 4 touchdowns (Huskies) Boston Davidsen 27 carries for 162 yards and 1 touchdown (Hilltops), Receiving Leaders: Carver Trapp 4 receptions for 77 yards (Huskies) Dillan Heintz 6 receptions for 69 yards (Hilltops), Leading Tacklers: Mikhail Biggs- 5 tackles (Huskies) Joe Yausie 8 tackles (Hilltops), Winnipeg Rifles @ Regina Thunder - Sunday August 21, 1:00pm Liebel Field | WATCH HERE. This coming weekend the Thunder (2-0) will be on the road for the first time and will visit the Edmonton Huskies (1-1) while the winless Rifles (0-2) play their home opener and will host the Saskatoon Hilltops (2-0) on Sunday. Sat, Sep 9, 7:00 PM. The run game chewed up 231 yards led by Alan Xiang and his 148 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns.