Islanders to defend NSFL championship against T-Wolves
The Cumberland House Islanders and Sandy Bay T-Wolves placed first and second in six-a-side Northern Saskatchewan Football League (NSFL) action. Regardless of games remaining in the regular season, their records of 4-0 and 3-1 respectively, means they finish in the top two positions and will play each other at Max Clunie Field in Prince Albert for the Ralph Pilz Trophy on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m.
“It is going to be a very exciting game,” Mark Williment, superintendent of schools for the Northern Lights School Division, said. “These two teams played once before and it was a close one…so anybody can win this game. People should look forward to a great match.”
Both teams will move on to provincials, but the winner of the game will receive home field advantage and the other team will have to travel for its first provincial game.
Last Tuesday, the defending champion Islanders defeated the La Loche Lakers by a score of 100-0. Peter Laliberte, Percy McKay, and Jesse McKay each scored their first ever touchdowns for the Islanders. The Lakers, comprised mostly of Grade 9 and 10 players, were commended for their continued efforts throughout a tough learning season.