Football ends in La Ronge as NSFL championship approaches
The football season is over in La Ronge, but two Northern Saskatchewan Football League (NSFL) teams still need to compete for the Ralph Pilz Trophy this weekend in Prince Albert.
Set for Oct. 20 at the Max Clunie Field, the playoff match will bring together the Cumberland House Islanders and Sandy Bay T-Wolves to determine who wins this year’s championship. Northern Lights School Division Superintendent of Education Mark Williment noted Cumberland House will be looking to win the trophy for the third time, while Sandy Bay narrowly missed the final game in each of the last two seasons.
“I officiated their game in Cumberland where Sandy Bay lost by a touchdown,” Williment said. “I really think this is a game that can go either way. The players have their hearts on winning and it’s going to be an exciting couple of hours.”
Overall, Williment added the regular season was good, although the early snowfall and cold weather made the temperature lower than teams prefer. He also mentioned three games previously held in Prince Albert this season were also a success, as it cut down travel time for La Loche and other northern teams playing against them.