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Week 10 will see a full slate of games this weekend with 18 teams in action.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21

Ontario Conference 

London Beefeaters @ St. Clair Saints – Saturday September 21, 7:00pm EST – Acumen Stadium | WATCH HERE

The top two teams in the Ontario Conference meet for the second time this season, but this time the game is in Windsor.  In their first game of the year, the Saints went to London and beat the Beefeaters 37-7 with quarterback Maurice Sodja leading the way with 185 yards passing and 131 yards rushing and accounted for three touchdowns. 

Both teams are coming off a lopsided victory at home last weekend.  
Head-to-Head
Records: Beefeaters 4-1 – Saints 5-0
Avg Points For: Beefeaters 41.2 – Saints 61.6
Avg Points Allowed: Beefeaters 14 – Saints 2.8

Ottawa Sooners @ Hamilton Hurricanes – Saturday September 21, 7:00pm EST – Tim Hortons Field | WATCH HERE

It’s a rematch as these two will meet for the second time this season after the Sooners hosted and beat the Hurricanes in the first game of the campaign 47-21.

After winning their first three games, the Sooners have lost two straight and will look to rebound on Saturday night meeting a young Hurricanes team trying to find their footing.  They are coming off a loss last week and will try for their first win of the season. 

Head-to-Head
Records: Sooners 3-2 – Hurricanes 0-5
Avg Points For: Sooners 37.2 – Hurricanes 9.8
Avg Points Allowed: Sooners 17.4 – Hurricanes 53.4

BC Conference

Kamloops Broncos @ VI Raiders – Saturday September 21, 4:00pm PST - NDSS Field | WATCH HERE

A pair of teams with identical records will meet for the final time this season as the Raiders welcome the Broncos.  They met in Week 3 in Kamloops with the Raiders claiming their lone win, a 48-12 victory at Hillside Stadium.

Head-to-Head
Records: Broncos 1-6 – Raiders 1-6
Avg Points For: Broncos 18.7 – Raiders 19.5
Avg Points Allowed: Broncos 43.8 – Raiders 35.2 

Westshore Rebels @ Okanagan Sun – Saturday September 21, 7:00pm PST – Apple Bowl | WATCH HERE

With the regular season winding down, this is another big game between two BC heavyweights as the Rebels visit the Sun.  The Rebels are making their first visit to the Okanagan since August of 2022.  These two teams met in Week 4 with the Sun escaping the island with a 33-30 victory.  The Sun remain undefeated while the Rebels suffered their second loss of the season last weekend.

Head-to-Head
Rebels 5-2 – Sun 8-0
Avg Points For: Rebels 38.1 – Sun 38.5
Avg Points Allowed: Rebels 20.8 – Sun 14.1

Langley Rams @ Valley Huskers – Saturday September 21, 7:00pm PST – Exhibition Field | WATCH HERE

It’s a regional rivalry game between the Rams and Huskers with important implications in the BC Conference standings on the line.  It’s the second meeting of the season between these two after the Rams protected their home turf on August 24th and won 27-8.  The Rams have won six of their last seven games while the Huskers have won their last two and this is their final home game. 

Head-to-Head
Records: Rams 6-2 – Huskers 4-3
Avg Points For: Rams 31.3 – Huskers 30.7
Avg Points Allowed: Rams 13.8 – Huskers 25.2

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22

Prairie Conference

Edmonton Wildcats @ Saskatoon Hilltops – Sunday September 22, 1:00pm CDT – SMF Field | WATCH HERE

A David vs. Goliath match-up as the Hilltops welcome the Wildcats on Sunday.  With the exception of one game, the Hilltops have blown through their schedule with little push back and host a Wildcats team that is looking for their first win.  It’s the only meeting of the season between these two teams. 

Head-to-Head
Records: Wildcats 0-5 – Hilltops 5-0
Avg Points For: Wildcats 12.8 – Hilltops 44.6
Avg Points Allowed: Wildcats 37.2 – Hilltops 12.4

Calgary Colts @ Winnipeg Rifles – Sunday September 22, 1:00pm CDT – Maple Grove Field | WATCH HERE

It’s the first of a home and home between these two clubs who are going in opposite directions.  The Colts have won two straight and the Rifles are winless through five games.  With three games remaining the Colts are trying to secure third place in the standings while the Rifles are looking to play spoiler in their final home game.

Head-to-Head
Records: Colts 3-2 – Rifles 0-5
Avg Points For: Colts 27.6 – Rifles 7
Avg Points Allowed: Colts 26.6 – Rifles 45.6

Regina Thunder @ Edmonton Huskies – Sunday September 22, 1:00pm MST – JP Bowl | WATCH HERE

They meet for the only time this season on Sunday in an important match-up for both teams with only three games to go.  The Thunder play their first road game since August 17th, which also happened to be in Edmonton and the Huskies are back at home after three straight on the road. They will play at home for their final three regular season games.  There are only two points separating these teams in the standings and with an upset win the Huskies can put themselves right back into the thick of the hunt for a home playoff date.

Head-to-Head
Records: Thunder 4-1 – Huskies 3-2
Avg Points For: Thunder 38.6 – Huskies 22.8
Avg Points Allowed: Thunder 11.8 – Huskies 19.8

Ontario Conference 

Quinte Skyhawks @ GTA Grizzlies – Sunday September 22, 1:00pm EST – Central Peel Secondary | WATCH HERE 

This is the third of four meetings between these two teams this season with the Skyhawks earning two shutouts in their previous match-ups.  A win or a Hurricanes loss and the Skyhawks will clinch a playoff berth in the Canadian Bowl postseason.  The Grizzlies will try and play spoiler and record their first points of the season. 

Head-to-Head
Records: Skyhawks 3-2- Grizzlies 0-5
Avg Points For: Skyhawks 17.8 – Grizzlies 0
Avg Points Allowed: Skyhawks 29.6 – Grizzlies 48.4
 

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The road teams prevail in Week 9 across the BC Conference

Langley Rams 23
Westshore Rebels 10

It was a massive game in the standings as the Rams went on the road to beat the Rebels by 13-points using their ground game, while stopping the Rebels.

The Rams’ biggest play was when Gob Deng took the opening kick off of the second half 104-yards to the endzone to give the visitors momentum the rest of the way.  Throughout the game the Rams gave a heavy does of Bruce Jones on the ground, carrying the ball 22 times for 182 yards and he scored a touchdown.

When their drives stalled kicker Marcus Jones hit three important field goals from 19, 26 and 37 yards away.

Defensively they held the Rebels run game to just 52 yards on the ground. Ethan Ginogino was solid with five solo tackles, three assists and even picked off a pass.  Isaiah Cooper added a pair of quarterback sacks.

Though the Rebels had difficulty moving the ball on the ground, they did find success through the air as Ethan Pickard threw for 271 yards on 20 completions, but he was held without a touchdown.  Their lone major came on a run from Tristan Remus-Arevalo.

Their defence completely shutdown the Rams passing game.  Oluwaferanmi Okunlola collected six tackles, three assists and a had sack and Ted Windom Jr. was brilliant with three sacks.

Next weekend the Rams (6-2) visit the Valley Huskers (4-3) and the Westshore Rebels (5-2) head to the Okanagan for a date with the Sun (8-0).

Okanagan Sun 38
Prince George Kodiaks 6

Defensively the Sun were absolutely dominating in this victory, forcing five turnovers in the Kodiaks first five possessions, four of them for interceptions.  In all the Sun created six turnovers in their eighth straight win of the campaign. 

Kenley Williams had himself an outstanding game, picking off three passes on the afternoon.  Defensive back Easton Fenske also intercepted a pass and Vicente Ferreira added an interception and had a fumble recovery.

On the offensive side quarterback Marek Flipek completed 11 passes for 175 yards and threw three touchdowns.  Two of those majors went to Jordayne Falconer with the other in the direction of Ben Chomolok.  On the ground Elelyon Noa got into the endzone yet again on 10 carries for 104 yards.

The Kodiaks lone points came from the right foot of kicker Brady Harper who kicked field goals of 12 and 38 yards.

Next weekend the Sun (8-0) welcome the Westshore Rebels (5-2) and the Kodiaks (1-7) enjoy the bye week.

Valley Husker 53
Kamloops Broncos 36

Heading into the fourth quarter, the Broncos were leading by a point but couldn’t stop the Huskers from rattling off 28 points in the final frame to win their fourth of the season.  

If you like offence, this was the game to be at as both teams combined for 1051 total yards, not to mention the 89 points scored.

The Huskers used their passing game to the tune of 368 yards as quarterback Tyran Duval took every snap, completed 20 passes, four of them for touchdowns. Colby Johnson hauled in two majors while Payton Lake and Steven Koniuck each had a single. 

On the ground both Jawad Harb and Grady Andrea tallied touchdowns, Andrea’s was a 42-yard scamper to the house.

The Broncos outgained the Huskers recording 574 yards of total offence. Quarterbacks Clark Snider and Ryan Petersen combined for three touchdowns finding Colton Meikle, Coltin Petersen and Kaleb Senz for those majors.

The ground game gave the Broncos some success as well, when Owen Stockburgger got into the endzone.

Next week the Huskers (4-3) welcome the Langley Rams (6-2) for a very important match-up and the Broncos (1-6) visit the VI Raiders (1-6).