An exciting day across the country as the CJFL makes history with a pair of Interconference games, two huge rivalry games and a match-up on a neutral site.

Winnipeg Rifles @ Valley Huskers – Saturday September 17, 1:00pm, Exhibition Stadium – WATCH HERE

These two clubs will make history as the first ever CJFL Interconference game.  The Rifles are coming off a bye week, while the Huskers lost a heartbreaker last weekend giving up a touchdown with 53 seconds left.

Head to Head

Record: Rifles 1-3, Huskers 0-7
Points For: Rifles 90 – Huskers 128
Points Allowed: Rifles 169 – Huskers 313

Passing Leaders: Jamie Ybarra Jr – 59 of 101 for 862 yards, 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions (Rifles) – Noah Falconer – 128 of 259 for 1774 yards and 15 touchdowns (Huskers)

Rushing Leaders: Micheal Ritchott – 71 carries for 560 yards and 3 touchdowns (Rifles) – Ryan Beaubien -  33 carries for 117 yards (Huskers)

Receiving Leaders: Brendan Naujoks – 14 receptions for 249 yards and 1 touchdown (Rifles) – Mike West – 37 receptions for 597 yards and 6 touchdowns (Huskers)

Field Goals: Ian Lee - 4-6, 66% (Rifles) – Liam Zurfluh – 3-4, 75% (Huskers)

Leading Tacklers: Michael Penner – 15 tackles (Rifles) – James Sturgeon – 20 tackles (Huskers)

Turnovers: Rifles – 4 interceptions, two fumbles lost, 5 turnover on downs (-6) – Huskers – 7 interceptions, 10 fumbles lost, 9 turnover on downs (-6)

Westshore Rebels @ VI Raiders – Saturday September 17, 2:00pm – Caledonia Park - WATCH HERE

The Island Rivalry sparks again. Back in Week 2 the Rebels got their first ever win over the Raiders, blasting them 45-22 at home.  The Rebels are currently tied for first place in the BCFC with three games to go.  The Raiders have lost 3 of 4 and will look to get back to .500 and even the Island series.

Head to Head

Records: Rebels 6-1, Raiders 2-4
Points For: Rebels 274 – Raiders 180
Points Against: Rebels 189 – Raiders 194

Passing Leaders: Ashton MacKinnon – 48 of 89 for 841 yards, 7 touchdowns and 4 interceptions (Rebels) – Jacob Laberge - 62 of 110 for 937 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions (Raiders)

Rushing Leaders: Jamel Lyles – 133 carries for 1144 yards and 11 touchdowns (Rebels) – Nathan Berg – 122 carries for 652 yards and 5 touchdowns (Raiders)

Receiving Leaders: Kain Melchior – 18 receptions for 360 yards and 4 touchdowns (Rebels) – Dustin Rodriguez – 30 receptions for 593 yards and 3 touchdowns (Raiders)

Field Goals: Kyle Clarke – 3-3, 100% (Rebels) – James Parker – 11-15, 73% (Raiders)

Leading Tacklers: Brody Uddenberg – 22 tackles (Rebels) – Josh Paisley – 26 tackles (Raiders)

Turnovers: Rebels – 6 interceptions, 11 fumbles lost, 5 turnover on downs (0) – Raiders – 11 interceptions, 8 fumbles lost, 4 turnover on downs (0)

Saskatoon Hilltops @ Okanagan Sun – Saturday September 17, 7:00pm – Apple Bowl – WATCH HERE | LISTEN HERE (Sun) | LISTEN HERE (Hilltops)

It’s the ninth meeting between these two winning programs and second in as many seasons.  This will be the first visit to the Apple Bowl for the Hilltops since the 2000 Canadian Bowl.

Head to Head

Record: Hilltops 4-1, Sun 6-1
Points For: 169 – Sun 234
Points Against: Hilltops 103 – Sun 123

Passing Leaders: Jared Andreychuk – 73 of 119 for 1056 yards, 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions (Hilltops) – Foster Martens – 75 of 116 for 978 yards, 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions (Sun)

Rushing Leaders: Logan Fischer – 78 carries for 443 yards and 5 touchdowns (Hilltops) – Brendan Hansen – 85 carries for 422 yards and 1 touchdown (Sun)

Receiving Leaders: Sam Mike – 19 receptions for 315 yards and 2 touchdowns (Hilltops) – Lliam Wishart – 32 receptions for 463 yards and 3 touchdowns (Sun)

Field Goals – James Vause – 6-8, 75% (Hilltops) – Kealey Heintz – 11-16, 68% (Sun)

Leading Tackers: Cameron Schnitzler – 31 tackles (Hilltops) – Eli Haynes – 24 tackles (Sun)

Turnovers: Hilltops – 6 interceptions, 7 fumbles lost, 2 turnover on downs (+2) – Sun – 6 interceptions, 6 fumbles lost, 8 turnover on downs (+10)

Calgary Colts vs. Regina Thunder – Saturday September 17, 7:00pm – Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat will host a meaningful CJFL game for the first time since the 1979 season when the Thunder and Colts square off.  There is plenty of excitement surrounding this game and the football community in the “Hat” has come together and will put on a show. The Colts are the lone undefeated CJFL team and are coming off a bye, while the Thunder lost by just two points in Saskatoon last weekend.

Head to Head

Record: Colts 4-0, Thunder 3-2
Points For: Colts 138 – Thunder 151
Points Against: Colts 45 – Thunder 97

Passing Leaders; Bailey Wasdal – 61 of 91 for 783 yards, 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions (Colts) – Sawyer Buettner – 115 of 170 for 1380 yards, 8 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (Thunder)

Rushing Leaders: Xavier Ramsay – 65 carries for 405 yards and 5 touchdowns (Colts) – Victor S.t Pierre-Laviolette – 84 carries for 583 yards and 6 touchdowns (Thunder)

Receiving Leaders:  Richard Sindani – 18 receptions for 285 yards and 2 touchdowns (Colts) – Kristopher Calcutt – 20 receptions for 350 yards and 3 touchdowns (Thunder)

Field Goals:: Stephen Fabian – 6-10, 60% (Colts) – Kristopher Calcutt – 7-12, 58%  (Thunder)

Leading Tacklers: Colton Burr – 17 tackles (Colts) – Marcus Hall – 18 tackles (Thunder)

Turnovers: Colts – 4 interceptions, 2 fumbles lost (+16) – Thunder – 6 interceptions, 3 fumbles lost, 2 turnover on downs (-3)

Edmonton Wildcats @ Edmonton Huskies – Saturday September 17, 7:00pm – Clarke Field – WATCH HERE

It’s one of the most intense rivalries in the PFC as the battle for Edmonton part 2 kicks off tonight.  Just three weeks ago the Huskies blasted the Wildcats 62-21 for their only victory of the season.  The Wildcats continue to struggle and haven’t won a game since August 15 of 2015.  However they are coming out of the bye week with renewed energy.

Head to Head

Record: Wildcats 0-4, Huskies 1-3
Points For: Wildcats 68 – Huskies 92
Points Against: Wildcats 180 – Huskies 114

Passing Leaders: Colton Hippe – 47 of 87 for 650 yards, 3 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (Wildcats) – Brad Launhardt – 88 of 149 for 946 yards, 3 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (Huskies)

Rushing Leaders: Bray Josue – 43 carries for 150 yards and 1 touchdown (Wildcats) – Brad Launhardt – 34 carries for 295 yards and 1 touchdown (Huskies)

Receiving Leaders: Luther Hakunavanhu – 12 receptions for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns (Wildcats) – Connor Bergersen – 22 receptions for 197 yards and 2 touchdowns (Huskies)

Field Goals:  James Barnsley – 4-7, 57% (Wildcats) – Cole Sabourin – 9-12, 75% (Huskies)

Leading Tacklers – Jeremy Fagnan – 17 tackles (Wildcats) – Jassen Brown – 18 tackles (Huskies)

Turnovers – Wildcats – 7 interceptions, 3 fumbles lost, 5 turnover on downs (-3) – Huskies – 6 interceptions, 3 fumbles lost, 6 turnover on downs (-6)

Langley Rams @ Kamloops Broncos – Saturday September 17, 7:00pm – Hillside Stadium – WATCH HERE

The Rams have won five of their last six games and are within one win of first place.  One of those wins was a 51-7 dominating performance over the Broncos allowing just 144 yards of total offence.  The Broncos on the other hand recorded their first win last weekend, scoring a touchdown with 53 seconds to go.  

Head to Head

Record: Rams 5-2, Broncos 1-6
Points For: Rams 236 – Broncos 126
Points Against: Rams 111 – Broncos 248

Passing Leaders: Colby Peters – 28 of 58 for 436 yards, 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions (Rams) – Colby Henkel – 117 of 213 for 1504 yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions (Broncos)

Rushing Leaders: Joe Carter – 52 carries for 314 yards (Rams) – Colby Henkel – 30 carries for 203 yards (Broncos)

Receiving Leaders: Khalik Johnson – 32 receptions for 564 yards and 4 touchdowns (Rams) – Brody Bernier – 28 receptions for 438 yards and 4 touchdowns (Broncos)

Field Goals: Tiernan Docherty – 16-20, 80% (Rams) – Anthony Arduini – 4-7, 57% (Broncos)

Leading Tacklers: Brendan Desjardine – 17 tackles (Rams) – Jesse Zajaros – 25 tackles (Broncos)

Turnovers: Rams – 12 interceptions, 7 fumbles lost, 5 turnover on downs (-1) – Broncos – 12 interceptions, 6 fumbles lost, 6 turnover on downs (-3)