The PFC on Sunday the Edmonton Wildcats remain the only undefeated team, while the Saskatoon Hilltops and Winnipeg Rifles each claim their first win.

A defensive struggle in a rain drenched Regina on Sunday afternoon as Wildcats beat the Thunder 19-14 gaining just 276 yards of total offense.

Anthony Myroon led the charge on the ground with 23 carries for 103 yards and a score.  Quarterback Jordan Olson  carried six times for 33 yards.

Through the air he finished nine of 19 for 157 yards and touchdown.  
Olson’s favourite target was Brad Quartel who caught four passes for 92 yards and caught the only touchdown pass.

The Wildcats defense was solid, forcing seven Thunder turnovers.  Jahlani Knorren intercepted two passes, while Ryan Dorman, Kirena Thomas and Luc Catellier each had one.  Thomas and Keaton Hoddinott each recovered a fumble.

The Cats also gathered five sacks and Brett Morrow had seven tackles, three assists and forced a fumble.

This Labour Day long weekend the Wildcats (2-0) will have a bye before finally playing their home opener on September 7th when they welcome in the Winnipeg Rifles (1-1) at noon.

Sunday afternoon the high powered Thunder offense was virtually non-existent gathering just 156 total yards in the wet, cool temperatures.

Quarterback Jaeden Marwick finished four of 18 for 54 yards, but did score a rushing touchdown.  Colton Klassen scored the other major on the ground, carrying the rock 18 times for 80 yards.

On the defensive side of the ball the Thunder did force  four turnovers.  Royce Hanna and Brandon Whitehouse both intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble.  Ryan Warner had five tackles and Terry Giovannetti chipped in with four.

The Thunder (1-1) will have a bye this weekend before playing in Saskatoon on September 6 when the Hilltops (1-1) unveil the newly refurbished “Saskatoon Minor Football Field.”

Speaking of the Hilltops, they scored their first victory of the season on wet and rainy Sunday afternoon, squeaking by the Edmonton Huskies 19-13 without getting an offensive touchdown.

The Hilltops used 260 yards on the ground to wear out the Huskies defense.  Wayndel Lewis carried 18 times for a game high 177 yards, quarterback Jared Andreychuck carried six times for 65 yards.  He also completed 10 of 22 for 125 yards.

Just nine seconds into the first quarter, Bobby Ehman recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.

From there kicker Brett Thorarinsson was a perfect 4-4 in field goal attempts, including hitting from 42 yards out.

Defensively the Hilltops were led by Cole Benkic and Justin Filteau who each had six tackles.  Austin Thorarinson intercepted a pass and Blake Hermann recovered a fumble.  Quinn Pierce chipped in with five solo tackles.

The Hilltops will have a bye this week before the reopening of the Gordie Howe Bowl after a number of great renovations including a new name.  The “Saskatoon Minor Football Field” will open September 6 when the Hilltops (1-1) host their Provincial rivals, the Regina Thunder (1-1) at 7:00pm.

The Edmonton Huskies got in a hole early and couldn’t dig themselves out after allowing a touchdown just nine seconds into the game.

Quarterback Trevor Erdmann finished 24 of 40 for 261 yards and threw a touchdown pass to Yannick L’Abbe, who caught six passes on the day.  Colton Balicki collected a game high eight receptions for 113 yards.

With the wet conditions in Saskatoon the Huskies turned to the run game, gathering 137 yards.  Brandon Stewart finished with 21 carries for 97 yards.
Kicker Jonathan Heidebrecht remains perfect on the season, nailing two field goal attempts, including a 49 yarder.

Defensively the Huskies saw an interception from Brendon Modin and six solo tackles from Brandt Kolybaba.  Clayton Vis was a force, sacking the Hilltops pivot twice.

The Huskies (1-1) will have a bye this weekend before traveling to Calgary to face the Colts (0-2) for their third straight road game on September 6.

The Winnipeg Rifles used a 21 point first quarter and recorded their first win of the season with a 42-21 win over the Calgary Colts at Investors Group Field on Sunday.

Three Rifles quarterbacks combined to finish 12 of 18 for 300 yards and threw four touchdown passes.  Kurt Goodrich hauled in five passes for a game high 148 yards and caught two touchdown passes.  Niclas Bembenek caught a 79 yard TD reception and Victor St. Pierre-Lavoilette scored from 28 yards out.

Nine players were used in the Rifles’ running game as Colton Smith led the charge with 11 carries for 30 yards and scored a touchdown.

The Rifles “D” was solid with four takeaways.  Jordan Gauthier and Brooks Falloon intercepted passes while Smith and Braedy Will each recovered fumbles.  Spencer Richie collected the lone sack and three players finished with four solo tackles; Fallon, Will and Chris Brown-Fillion.

This weekend the Rifles (1-1) will face the Colts again (0-2), this time in Calgary in the second half of a home and home.

The Calgary Colts showed a fairly balanced attack on Sunday with 205 through the air and 134 on the ground. 

Quarterback Cole Meyer finished 14 of 33 for 205 yards and threw a touchdown to Cole Bazinet.  Cam Fox hauled in a team high five passes for 42 yards while Jevon Cottoy made three catches for 73 yards.

Fox also rushed 16 times for 98 yards and scored.  Meyer chipped in with seven carries for 24 yards and a major.

Defensively the Colts intercepted two passes as Vince Greco and Dylan Niedermaier each had one and Eric Chamberland recorded a fumble.   Linebacker Jakub Jakoubek had a game high seven tackles and Tariq LaChance had six.  Both Chris Friesen and Colten Burr both had a sack.

The Colts (0-2) will now host the Rifles (1-1) on Sunday at 1:00pm in the second half of a back to back.

Photo courtesy of Matt Hamilton