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North Battleford Vikings are Provincial Champions
After a strong regular season, followed by dominating postseason the North Battleford Vikings capped off 2017 with a provincial championship victory.
The Vikings defeated the Yorkton Raiders 14-7 victory in last Saturday’s thrilling contest at Beaver Lions Field in North Battleford.
So my phone died at 18% before I could tweet out the final score.
But your NBCHS Vikings are indeed 3A 12-man provincial champs after a 14-7 win over the Yorkton Raiders.
Congrats to the entire team, coaching staff, parents & friends, especially the 25 Grade 12s. pic.twitter.com/Ut5m258ZOK— Nathan Kanter (@NathanKanter11) November 11, 2017
It was a clash between two teams who have been dominant all season long.Ā The Vikings and Raiders had each been apart of their fair share of one side blowouts this season, but this game was different. The cold weather played a large factor in the game as Vikings star quarterback Damon Dutton threw two interceptions in the game, despite only throwing one pick in the 2017 regular season.
The cold weather played a large factor in the game as Vikings star quarterback Damon Dutton threw two interceptions in the game, despite only throwing one pick in the 2017 regular season.
However, the Vikings defense held up equally strong, shutting out the Raiders throughout the majority of the contest. Yorkton quarterback and MJHSFL MVP Jordin Rusnack was stymied all game long by this stout defense.Ā Rusnack will return to the Raiders program next season for his senior season and will be more than eager to get back to the big game in 2018.
Jordin Rusnack getting ready to rifle a pass. Photo credit: Nathan Kanter of battlefordsnow.com
Rusnack was without his go-to receiverĀ Matthew Mundziak who missed the game due to a shoulder injury last week against Greenall. Mundziak, who was the leading pass catcher in the MJHSFL during the regular season would’ve been a welcomed addition to this Raiders team on not only the offensive side of the ball but on defense as well, where he lined up at safety.
For Yorkton, the loss is nothing to hang their heads at. They stomped Swift Current 59-2 in the MJHSFL final and followed that up with a thrilling win over the Greenall Griffins in the provincial semi-final. The Raiders regular season was nothing short of amazing as they outscored their opponents 322-25.
3A PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS!!@FootballSask @FootballCanada @shsaasport pic.twitter.com/mHwjUAmlic
— Mike Humenny (@mikehumenny) November 11, 2017
In North Battleford, the Vikings will face the loss of 25 graduating seniors, which will be tough to overcome next season. However, don’t doubt Mike Humenny and the rest of his coaching staff. The team will welcome back star running back J.T. Lamb into the fold, who was the leading rusher in Saskatoon 3A this season.
Lamb shedding off a tackle in the provincial championship game. Photo credit: Nathan Kanter of battlefordsnow.com
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