Both teams in Saskatchewan traveled to Edmonton this past weekend and left with a victory.

The Regina Thunder used 436 yards of total offense to beat the Edmonton Wildcats 35-14 for their third win of the season.

Quarterback Jaeden Marwick completed 19 of 25 for 259 yards and threw a TD pass to Matt Frass.  Preston Bews led all receivers with five catches and 75 yards, while Kristiane Desautels hauled in three passes for 41 yards.

The ground game chewed up 201 yards with Frass gaining 76 on 14 carries.  Both Justin Banin and Colton Klassen scored touchdowns on short yardage.

The Thunder Special Teams played an important role as kicker Will McGee connected on four field goals including a 41 yarder.  He was also a perfect 3-3 in converts, totally 15 of the 35 points.

Defensively the Thunder were led by Michael Desjarlais with seven solo tackles.  Chris Tunnicliffe accounted for the lone interception and both Menedum Menegbo and Terry Giovannetti each had five tackles.

The Thunder (3-1) will now travel to face the Winnipeg Rifles (3-1) in a first place showdown on Sunday at 1:00pm.

The Edmonton Wildcats lose for the second straight week on home soil gaining 228 yards of total offense and just 70 on the ground.

Pivot Jordan Olson did finish 18 of 31 for 179 yards and threw a touchdown pass to Tristan Schultenkamper.  Brad Quartel caught a game high six passes for 69 yards.

The ground attack was limited for the Cats, but David Adebayo carried 14 times for 62 yards and scored a touchdown.

Defensive back Jalahni Knorren led the charge with 11 solo tackles.  Keaton Hoddinott made five tackles and shared a sack with Marcus Goods.  Isaiah Hoeppner collected two sacks.

Saturday night the Wildcats (2-2) will battle their city rivals the Huskies (1-3) and will look to get back in the win column at 7:00pm.

The Saskatoon Hilltops blasted the Edmonton Huskies back on Saturday night 68-17 behind 622 yards of total offense.

The Hilltops run game was unstoppable gaining 359 yards.  Wayndel Lewis spirited for 274 yards on 16 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns.

Through the air quarterback Jared Andreychick completed 15 of 28 for 260 yards and threw four touchdown passes.  Back-up quarterback Brad Schnitzler also threw a major on just two completions.

Both “Evans” caught TD pass, as Evan Turkington hauled in four passes for 63 yards and Evan Kopchynski made three receptions for 60 yards.  Chad Braun led the Hilltops with six catches for 108 yards and a touchdown.

Kicker Brett Thorarinsson got in the act as well connecting on four field goals, including a 46 yarder.

The Hilltops defense added some scoring as well with a 50 yard pick six from Cole Benkic.  Justin Filteau made five solo tackles and had a knockdown, while Blake Hermann had a game high two sacks.  Both Adam Benkic and Quinn Pierce jumped on fumbles.

Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm the Hilltops (2-2) will stay on the road, traveling to Calgary to face the Colts (1-3) coming off a bye.

The Edmonton Huskies lose their third straight despite gaining 330 yards of total offense.

Ten different receivers caught passes as quarterback Trevor Erdmann finished 17 of 30 for 230 yards and threw a major.  Jimmie Airey was the favourite target making a game high seven receptions, 110 yards, and the lone touchdown. He also had 11 carries for 35 yards.  Quin Forster chipped in with four catches for 60 yards.

With 36 second left in the second quarter defensive back Neil Bishop intercepted a pass and returned it 39 yards for a touchdown.   Both Bradnt Kolybaba and Branden Modin made seven solo tackles and Stephan Paleniuk had the lone sack.

Saturday night Edmonton city bragging rights will be up for grabs as the Huskies (1-3) will look to snap their three game slide and face the Wildcats (2-2) at 7:00pm.