Photo courtesy of Matthew Hamilton

Regina Thunder 24
Edmonton Huskies 21

The Thunder scored 15 points in the final quarter to claw back and beat the Huskies in Regina on a field goal with 28 seconds left off the foot of Eric Maximuk.

Offensively of the 341 yards of total offence the Thunder collected, 315 of it was through the air.  Quarterback Blake Scherle completed just 18 passes and did connect for two touchdowns.   He found Ethan Douglas nine times for 134 yards and a score and hit Rylan Sokul for a 36 yard TD strike.

On the defensive side of things both Brandyn Martin and Justin McKerracher each picked off two passes.  Martin also added a fumble recovery and four solo tackles.

The win is especially important as it’s the only meeting between these two teams as they come down the stretch to the playoffs.

The Huskies led for three quarters, but couldn’t hold on for the road victory.  Quarterback Declan O’Flaherty completed 19 passes for 239 yards and a pair of touchdowns.  He connected with Sam Clayton and Adner St. Hilaire for majors.

In the loss Justin Hodinsky was outstanding in the Huskies secondary.  He made two interceptions, knocked down a pair of passes and had four solo tackles.

This coming weekend the Thunder (3-2) visit the Calgary Colts (1-4) on Sunday while the Huskies (3-2) travel to Winnipeg to face the Rifles (1-4).

Saskatoon Hilltops 53
Calgary Colts 6

The Hilltops dominated the Colts on the weekend with 598 yards of total offence.  Quarterback Tyler Hermann led the aerial attack completing 17 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns.    He hit Connor Graham for a major along with Carter McLean from 21 yards out and defensive lineman Jesse McNabb from the four yard line.

On the ground Ben Abrook added to his totals with 152 yards on 17 carries.  Both Zach Grodecki and Doug Fleming scored touchdowns on the ground.

Defensively the Hilltops forced three interceptions including a 58 yard pick-six from Evan Mantyka.

The lone Colts score was a one yard touchdown plunge from Ike Okafor in the third quarter.

This coming weekend the Hilltops (5-0) will play their final road game when they face the Edmonton Wildcats (2-3) while the Colts (1-4) welcome the Regina Thunder (3-2).

Edmonton Wildcats 28
Winnipeg Rifles 2

The Wildcats traveled to Winnipeg this weekend and returned with a massive victory.  

The ground game was on point gathering 311 yards led by Ramone English and his 149 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown.  Out of the backfield English was even more dangerous catching a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Dante Tabacu who finished with 15 completions and 196 yards.

Defensively the Wildcats forced four turnovers and pitched a shutout.  Matt Zarowny picked off a pass as did Colton MacNeil.  The Wildcats held the Rifles to just 180 yards of total offence.

This coming weekend the Wildcats (2-3) welcome the Saskatoon Hilltops (5-0) and the Rifles (1-4) are looking to right the ship when they host the Edmonton Huskies (3-2).