The YRHS Raiders football team had another big weekend as they continued their undefeated start to the season with a 46-1 win over Weyburn on Saturday. The Raiders-Weyburn rivalry dates back to the Regina Intercollegiate Football League as both teams squared off against each other year in and year out before both heading to Moose Jaw this season. Weyburn was recently one of the province's top teams, consistently contending for RIFL titles and undefeated seasons in the last five years.
With a complete dominance on offense and defense, including a interception for a touchdown by Tyson Haas, the Raiders have cemented their place among the contenders in the Moose Jaw league with three games left in the season.
Next up however, is the biggest test in the Raiders season as the 3-0 Moose Jaw Central Cyclones head into Century Field for the second annual Friday Night Lights game. Central, Moose Jaw's, second biggest high school has also started the season undefeated and this game can very well be crucial in determining who gets a bye into the semi-finals for being the league's top team in regular season play.
The Regional will be looking once again to lean on their hard hitting defense that features the aforementioned Haas, as well as Layne Hall, Grey McKen and Darius Haberstock and Mac-ken-zie Shore in the secondary. A defense that has held its opponents to less than ten points in two of their three contests, including a near shutout in Weyburn will be crucial in earning the home win. The offensive trio of Hull, Zack Kais and Dalton Ficht-ner was instrumental in their home win over AE Peacock and will likely need to do more of the same on Friday night.
Expect a raucous Century Field crowd on Friday night as the 7:30 p.m. kickoff time and the pregame hype and events planned during the game are sure to bring a heavy amount of student and fan support. The Raiders are one game away from a sweep of Moose Jaw high schools and their final test will likely be their biggest. With two games left after Friday against Swift Current and Estevan, the Raiders can seal up top playoff positioning with a win on Friday Night Lights Night and build serious momentum for the rest of their season.
