The Prairie Conference Football rivalry between Regina and Saskatoon will be renewed Saturday night as the 3-0 Thunder host the 2-1 Hilltops. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.
Thunder head coach Scott MacAulay says his team is excited for the matchup.
“This is my favourite home game of the season because it’s always filled with passion and intensity. This is widely considered the most heated rivalry in junior football. We'll be ready with first place and provincial bragging rights on the line.”
In Week 3, the Hilltops defeated the Winnipeg Rifles 42-15. Hilltops running back David Collins ran all over the visiting Winnipeg Rifles, carrying the ball 33 times for 262 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Valentino was a special teams demon for Saskatoon, setting a CJFL record with five solo special teams tackles against the Rifles.
Regina Youth Flag Football League players and coaches will add to the atmosphere. They will be admitted to the game for free if they wear their team jerseys. The Thunder have over 30 players who began their football journey in Regina’s flag football system.
Thunder Players to Watch This Week include:
Offence
#26 Peter Boersch – Running back
• Leads the PFC in rushing with 645 yards on 73 carries. He also has 3 TDs
• 26 carries for 310 yards and a touchdown in week 1
• Week 1 PFC Offensive Player of the Week
#8 Adam Mosher – Quarterback
• PFC Leading QB – 33 of 57 for 465 yards and six touchdowns
#16 Tanner Donovel – Receiver
• Thunder leading receiver with six receptions for 129 yards and 2 TDs
#56 Caleb Barajas – Offensive Line
• Anchor on O-Line that amassed 1,431 net yards (975 rush and 510 pass)
Defence
#51 Devin Baumann – Linebacker
• Has 41.5 defensive points
• 11 defensive tackles, an assisted tackle, two special team tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, and a fumble return for a touchdown
#25 Owen Effa – Linebacker
• 7 defensive tackles, three assists, three special team tackles and 2 TFLs
#52 Kenten Effa – Linebacker
• 11 defensive tackles, three assists and a pass knockdown
#3 Cooper Filazek – Defensive Back
• 8 defensive tackles and a pass knockdown on the season
#23 Marcus Butz – Defensive Back
• 8 defensive tackles and 2.5 TFLs this season
#39 Zach Cloutier – Linebacker
• Leads the PFC with three fumble recoveries
Special Teams
#7 Shawn Green – Kicker
• Has 11 field goals, 12 converts, and three singles on the season
• Leads the PFC with 48 points
• Week 2 PFC Special Team Player of the Week
#34 Jakeb Cortus
• Leads team with 10 punt returns for 99 yards
#1 Carter Ashman
• Has 50 kickoff return yards and 27 punt return yards
Team Stats
· The Thunder defence has only allowed its opponents 32 first downs in three games
· Regina leads the league with 134 points scored
· Overall, the team is +6 in turnovers
. 2025 Regular Season PFC Player Awards
#26 Peter Boersch – Running back – Week 1 PFC Offensive Player of the Week
#7 Shawn Green – Kicker – Week 2 PFC Special Team Player of the Week
Kickoff Saturday night is at 7 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.
