It appears the only thing that can stop the YRHS Jr. Raider Gridders from winning is running out of games to play. The eight game regular season is over, and the team has won every one. The most recent contest saw the Regina Eagles make the trip to Yorkton to try to do what nobody else could and come out on top. The Raider Gridders came out on top with a final score of 45-8.
Coach Alan Kyle said that the game against the Eagles was a strong effort. YRHS came out on top early in the first half, with the team’s starters taking to the field to start. In the second, Kyle said they rotated in other players, and were impressed by how they fared.
“We still played hard in the second half, and it was a good overall game by the entire team.”
Now the team is on a bye week, and the plan is to have some fun with a touch football tournament - known as the Chili Bowl - before going to Regina for the first round of the playoffs.
“After the bye week we’re going to have to get back and focused, watch some tape and make sure we’re prepared.”
The season overall was one that the team was proud of, Kyle said, with the 8-0 record being a first for the program. Lead by quarterback Jake Farrell, the offense has been rolling, and Kyle said that his record of throwing 37 touchdowns in the season is unheard of at this level.
“That’s a credit to him, and we also have really good receivers, an excellent O-line, strong running backs, it’s a total team game.”
On defense, they have allowed very few points over the season, and Kyle said they’ve had under 30 points scored against them all season.
“Everyone’s rolling, everyone’s doing a great job, and it’s a nice team effort all the way through,” said Kyle.
