Photo courtesy of St. Clair College

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
 

The CJFL is proud to announce the Week 9 Players of the Week following a jam-packed weekend of football across all three Conferences.

Polls are open to make one of these players the CJFL Fans Choice Player of the Week.  Vote now, polls are open until 5;00pm PST on Wednesday. 

Offensive Players of the Week

Prairie Conference
RB Corbin Ebben – Saskatoon Hilltops 
Another week, and another Hilltop wins this weekly award. For the second time this season running back Corbin Ebben is named the top offensive player of the Week after carrying the ball 17 times on Sunday for 132 yards and scored a touchdown.  For good measure, coming out of the backfield he made one reception for 15 yards.

BC Conference
RB Bruce Jones – Langley Rams 
The Rams offence used the ground attack to control the tempo of the game recording an impressive road win.  Running back Bruce Jones rushed 22 times for 182 yards and scored touchdown.  In all, the Rams tallied 245 yards on the ground, 182 of which came from Jones.

Ontario Conference 
QB Maurice Sodja – St. Clair Saints
For a second straight week the St. Clair signal caller delivered in the air and on the ground. Against a formidable defence, Sodja passed for two touchdowns as he completed 12 of 17 passes for 202 yards including a 49-yard touchdown strike.  He also did damage on the ground as he carried the ball 14 times for 140 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensive Players of the Week

Prairie Conference 
DB Cody Anglo – Calgary Colts 
In a very important win over the Edmonton Huskies on the weekend, defensive back Cody Anglo of the Colts slowed the Huskies passing attack almost singled handily.  He finished with seven solo tackles, one interception, had two knockdowns and four assisted tackles in their victory.

BC Conference 
DB Kenley Williams – Okanagan Sun
Defensive back Kenley Williams was a major ballhawk on Saturday in Prince George and intercepted three passes returning a total of 43 yards.  The interceptions would turn the tide each time leading to another drive for the Sun offence. 

Ontario Conference 
DB Gaddy Kazadi – St. Clair Saints 
In a statement game between OFC heavyweights, Gaddy Kazadi repeatedly delivered the proverbial knockout blow.  The Saints’ defensive back picked off two passes, knocked down another one and had nine tackles for a very impressive 24 defensive points as the Saints remained undefeated on the season.

Special Teams Players of the Week

Prairie Conference
LB Devin Baumann – Regina Thunder 
What a game for Devin Baumann as the Thunder got back into the win column.  He blocked two punts, recovering one of them for a touchdown and assisted on a pair of special teams tackles. 

BC Conference 
KR Kaleb Senz – Kamloops Broncos 
For the second time this season Kaleb Senz was recognized as the Special Teams Player of the Week in the BC Conference.  He played an important role for the Broncos on their home field returning eight kicks, averaging 22.6 yards and returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. 

Ontario Conference 
KR Nick Szigeti – London Beefeaters
Dangerous every time he fields a kick, Nick Szigeti delivered on Saturday returning three punts for 79 yards while bringing the home town crowd to their feet in electrifying fashion as he returned a first quarter punt 67 yards for a Beefeaters’ touchdown setting the tone for a dominating win.

Vote now to make one of these players the CJFL Fans Choice Player of the Week.  Polls are open now, but close on Wednesday at 5:00pm PST.