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Week 6 of the CJFL season is here with all three Conferences back in action.

SATURDAY AUGUST 24

BC Conference

Valley Huskers @ Langley Rams – Saturday August 24, 4:00pm – McLeod Stadium | WATCH HERE

It’s the first of two between these very close rivals as the Rams welcome the Huskers. The Rams have won three straight and play their next three at home, while the Huskers are coming off a loss and are on the road for the second time this season. 

Head-to-Head
Records: Huskers 2-2 – Rams 3-1
Avg Points For: Huskers 30.7 – Rams 30.7
Avg Points Allowed: Huskers 25.7 – Rams 13

Last meeting:
Saturday September 30, 2023 – Valley wins 26-9 at Langley

Kamloops Broncos @ Prince George Kodiaks – Saturday August 24, 6:00pm – Masich Stadium | WATCH HERE

These two teams have combined for only one win so far this season as they meet for the first of three during the 2024 campaign.  The Kodiaks are at home for their third time while the Broncos hit the road for their second away game. 

Head-to-Head
Records: Broncos 0-4 – Kodiaks 1-4
Avg Points For: Broncos 13 – Kodiaks 19.8
Avg Points Allowed: Broncos 45 – Kodiaks 47.8 

Last Meeting
Saturday October 14, 2023 – Kamloops wins 40-21 at Kamloops

VI Raiders @ Westshore Rebels – Saturday August 24, 7:00pm – Starlight Stadium | WATCH HERE

It’s the first of a home-and-home between the Raiders and Rebels this weekend as the battle for Vancouver Island supremacy opens.  It’s also the first of three meetings on the season.  The Rebels are coming off a big win on the road at Valley and the Raiders are coming off their bye week.

Head-to-Head
Records: Raiders 1-3 – Rebels 3-1
Avg Points For: Raiders 30.7 – Rebels 40
Avg Points Allowed: Raiders 27.5 – Rebels 27.2

Last Meeting
Saturday October 14, 2023 – Rebels win 59-0 at Nanaimo

Prairie Conference

Edmonton Huskies @ Edmonton Wildcats – Saturday August 24, 7:00pm – Emerald Hills | WATCH HERE

It’s the first two match-ups this season between these crosstown rivals.  The Huskies are coming off their first win of the season and begin three straight on the road.  The Wildcats have lost two in a row to open the season and have scored only 10 points in their first two games, getting shutout last weekend. 

Head-to-Head 
Records: Huskies 1-1 – Wildcats 0-2
Avg Points For: Huskies 19 – Wildcats 5
Avg Points Allowed: Huskies 30.5 – Wildcats 36

Last Meeting
Sunday September 10, 2023 – Huskies win 39-11 at JP Bowl

Ontario Conference

London Beefeaters @ Hamilton Hurricanes – Saturday August 24, 7:00pm – Tim Hortons Field | WATCH HERE

Saturday night’s tilt between the ‘Canes and Beefs has been dubbed “Pack the Park!”  The Hurricanes are hoping to break a 49-year attendance record for an Ontario Conference regular season game. They have also teamed with two charities to try and raise much needed funds and food donations. 

It’s also the first of a home-and-home between these two teams after they both suffered a loss last weekend to open the season.

Head-to-Head
Records: Beefeaters 0-1 – Hurricanes 0-1
Avg Points For: Beefeaters 7 – Hurricanes 21
Avg Points Allowed: Beefeaters 37 – Hurricanes 47  

Last Meeting:
Saturday October 21, 2023 – Beefeaters win semi-final at London

Quinte Skyhawks @ St. Clair Saints – Saturday August 24, 7:00pm – Acumen Stadium | WATCH HERE

This is the only meeting of the regular season between these two teams as the Skyhawks make the six-hour trip south to Windsor to meet the Saints.  Both teams are coming off a win in their first game.

Head-to-Head
Records: Skyhawks 1-0 – Saints 1-0
Avg Points For: Skyhawks 20 – Saints 37
Avg Points Allowed: Skyhawks 0 – Saints 7

Last Meeting
Saturday October 7, 2023 – Saints win 56-7 at Windsor

SUNDAY AUGUST 25

Prairie Conference

Winnipeg Rifles @ Regina Thunder – Sunday August 25, 1:00pm – Leibel Field | WATCH HERE

They meet for the second time in three weeks after the Thunder blasted the Rifles 61-14 in Winnipeg in the first game of the season.  This is the last time these two will see each other outside of the playoffs this season.  The Thunder have won two straight road games while the Rifles have dropped their first two at home this year. 

Head-to-Head
Records: Thunder 2-0 – Rifles 0-2
Avg Points For:  Thunder 48.5 – Rifles 7.5
Avg Points Allowed:  Thunder 7 – Rifles 54

Last Meeting 
Sunday August 11, 2024 – Thunder win 61-14 at Winnipeg

Saskatoon Hilltops @ Calgary Colts – Sunday August 25, 1:00pm – Shouldice Field | WATCH HERE

This will be the only time the Hilltops and Colts see each other during the regular season and is a rematch of last year’s semi-final. The Hilltops are on the road for the second straight game and are in the middle of a three-game road swing.  The Colts are back at home this week after a tough two-point loss last week at the Huskies. 

Head-to-Head
Records: Hilltops 2-0 – Colts 1-1
Avg Points For: Hilltops 42.5 – Colts 29.5
Avg Points Allowed: Hilltops 7 – Colts 17.5

Last Meeting
Sunday October 15, 2023 – Hilltops win semi-final 53-2 at Saskatoon

Ontario Conference 

GTA Grizzlies @ Ottawa Sooners – Sunday August 25, 1:00pm – University of Ottawa | WATCH HERE

It’s the lone meeting of the season between these two teams as the Sooners host the Grizzlies on the campus of the University of Ottawa.   The Sooners are coming off an important win over Hamilton in their first game while the Grizzlies were shutout last week.

Head-to-Head
Records: Grizzlies 0-1 – Sooners 1-0
Avg Points For: Grizzlies 0 – Sooners 47
Avg Points Allowed: Grizzlies 2- Sooners 21

Last Meeting:
Sunday October 1, 2023 – Sooners win 59-7 at GTA