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Prairie Conference Week 11 Summary

By Ryan Watters (@ryan2tswatters), 10/03/22, 6:00PM PDT

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The Thunder, Huskies and Hilltops claim victory

Photo courtesy of Eclectic Shots Photography

Here's a look at how the Prairie Conference unfolded this weekend.

Regina Thunder 39
Calgary Colts 14

The undefeated Thunder scored 30 of their 39 points in the second half as they clinched top spot in the Prairie Conference and will have homefield advantage throughout the Canadian Bowl playoffs. 

All four of the Thunder touchdowns came via the air. Quarterback Carter Shewchuk completed 14 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns and back-up Carter Moberg was 3-3 and threw a major. Receiver Rylan Sokul was terrific, making seven receptions for 120 yards and a score.  Isaac Foord made two touchdown grabs and Zak Woidyla had the other TD.  Over on the ground Ryland Leichert gained 99 yards on 17 carries and the ground attack combined for 188 yards. 

For the Colts their lone touchdown came from quarterback Isaiah Klein as he found Kade Klosowsky on a 51-yard bomb in the fourth quarter. He completed 21 passes for 272 yards in his first start of the season.  Meanwhile kicker Nicholas Sirleaf connected on two field goals. 

Both the Thunder (7-0) and Colts (2-5) will enjoy the Thanksgiving bye weekend and finish the regular season next week.

Edmonton Huskies 33
Winnipeg Rifles 8

The Huskies scored 23 of their 33 points in the first half and pitched a second half shutout to win their fifth of the season. 

Quarterback Jordan Lane had a big game completing 23 of 31 for 305 yards and threw touchdown passes to Adam Rafat and Jordan Howe.  On the ground Alex Gayle gained 83 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown in the second quarter.

The defence was outstanding, forcing six turnovers including four interceptions.  Paul Loggale had two of those picks while Roman Iwuc and Cedric McCallum each had one, McCallum returning his 65 yards.  Yohann Akale had a game high of nine tackles. 

The Rifles offence did gain 401 total yards, but the six turnovers really hurt their momentum.  They didn’t score a touchdown for the first time this season and have now lost two straight.  Kicker Alex Minor booted a pair of field goals in the setback. 

This Thanksgiving weekend the Huskies (5-2) and Rifles (3-4) will enjoy the bye week. 

Saskatoon Hilltops 64
Edmonton Wildcats 7

After a very low 6-2 first quarter score the Hilltops exploded for 35 second quarter points on route to their fourth victory.  The win has put them into a position in which they can clinch a home playoff date with a win in their next game.

Quarterback Trey Reider got his second consecutive start completing 16 of 20 for 207 yards and threw three touchdown passes.  He found Dillan Heintz for two of those majors and Noah Flaman for the other. 

The ground assault was outstanding behind their offensive line gaining 303 yards. Boston Davidsen was the featured back with 157 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. Carter McLean and Corbin Ebben also crossed the goal line on the ground. 

After the Hilltops scored 35 second quarter points, Charles Sawi took the third quarter kick-off 96 yards for a touchdown, his second long return TD of the season. 

Defensively the Hilltops collected eight sacks and forced five turnovers.   Josh Dunham had two sacks and Konner Johnson had one and six tackles.

The Hilltops (4-3) and Wildcats (0-7) will enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend off.