This weekend promises an exciting lineup for football fans in Saskatchewan. The Saskatoon Hilltops are aiming for a national championship, while the University of Saskatchewan Huskies will face off against the University of Regina Rams in the Hardy Cup. Additionally, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the B.C. Lions in the CFL Western Division final, with a Grey Cup spot at stake.
The Huskies (7-1) and Rams (6-2) will kick off the action on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon. This game marks a rematch of last year’s Hardy Cup, which the Rams won.
Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the season, according to Huskies coach Scott Flory and Rams coach Mark McConkey. They anticipate a closely contested match that may come down to the final possession.
Key players from both teams, including Huskie quarterback Anton Amunrud and Rams star running back Marshall Erichsen, may be absent due to injuries. Nevertheless, the teams remain confident in their depth and abilities.
The winner of the Huskies vs. Rams game will host the Ontario champion in the Mitchell Bowl, with the chance to advance to the Vanier Cup.
On the same day, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will face the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium at 5 p.m. The Riders, who secured first place weeks ago, are eager to showcase their top receivers and defensive talent in this critical matchup.
The weekend will culminate with the Saskatoon Hilltops taking on the Okanagan Sun in the Canadian Junior Football League national championship on Sunday at 1 p.m. Despite facing challenges earlier in the season, the Hilltops are determined to deliver a strong performance and uphold their legacy of success in junior football.