By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| A Guardians receiver looks to get past a Crusaders tackler. |
During the
fall, Saskatoon Minor Football Field often becomes the focal point of action on
the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds. Great lifelong memories are made from
the many high school and KFL games that take place at SMF Field along with
other programs run by Saskatoon Minor Football.
Our lead photo
comes from a couple of days ago on October 7 at a “Friday Night Lights” game
played between the St. Joseph High School Guardians and the Holy Cross High
School Crusaders. The picture shows the intensity of the game as a Guardians
receiver looks to get past a Crusaders tackler. St. Joseph High School ultimate
took the entertaining encounter 28-16 overseen by the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate.
Spectators
flocked to the high school football contests in large numbers, especially
during Welcome Week games played on September 15 and 16. The students that have
come out to support their teams created a festive and fun atmosphere.
On top of
the action at SMF Field, the softball and baseball diamonds see their last
usage along with the Track and Field Track before winter approaches. All of
those facilities saw various user groups take part in various training
sessions. The softball diamonds also hosted fall league and college season
contests.
The
activity that happens on our grounds continues to provide great material for
our continuing photo roundups.
These photos
capture some of the memories that are made on our grounds. In this photo
roundup, all of these pictures were taken by our Communications Coordinator in
Darren Steinke.
Without
further ado, here is a selection of 12 shots we hope you enjoy.
Big outfield arm
An outfielder from the University of Saskatchewan Women’s Softball team slings the ball back into the infield during a Western Collegiate Softball Association game at Joe Gallagher Field on September 10. In this contest, the U of S downed the University of Regina Cougars 4-2.
Hilltops End Zone Dinner remains
a hit
The Saskatoon Hilltops had a sizable turnout for their End Zone Dinner held at the main banquet hall at the Gordie Howe Sports Centre building on September 10. The Hilltops use the annual dinner to raise money for their scholarship fund.
Roughriders alumnus Hughes holds
court
Saskatchewan Roughriders alumnus Neal Hughes was the guest speaker for the Saskatoon Hilltops annual End Zone Dinner, which was held on September 10 in the main banquet hall at the Gordie Howe Sports Centre building. The retired fullback, who won Grey Cup titles with the Roughriders in 2007 and 2013, told various entertaining stories about his time with the team and playing the game.
Sawi checks in with sensational
play
It is always a great sight when Charles Sawi checks in with a big play from Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The 17-year-old might have had the best run back of his young career on September 10, when he weaved his way 125 yards down the field returning a missed field goal for a touchdown against the Regina Thunder. The Thunder ultimately prevailed in the CJFL regular season contest 29-21 in overtime.
Guardians meet their fans on
Welcome Week
Members of St. Joseph High School Guardians Football Team make a lasting Welcome Week photo on September 15 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field getting pictured with a contingent of their fans. There were lots of smiles to be had as the Guardians just romped past the Centennial Collegiate Chargers 44-0 that night.
KFL cut to daylight
A ball carrier from the Falcons cuts past a tackler from the Warriors in KFL action from the Hilltops Division on September 18 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The KFL does great work in helping young players develop the fundamentals of football.
Focused out at first
A young player maintains sharp focus watching the ball into her glove during a Saskatoon Minor Softball League fall league game on September 18 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. The fall ball programs run by SMSL allows young players the additional opportunity to develop skills once their spring and summer season is complete.
Putting in the work to get
stronger
A member of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Men’s Track and Field Team pulls a weighted sled during a practice session on September 20 at the Track and Field Track. The Huskies did various drills to get stronger and faster.
Redhawks running back takes
flight
This Bedford Road Collegiate Redhawks running back was in the zone making numerous big plays against the Mount Royal Collegiate Mustangs on September 29 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Redhawks took that installment of the Rusholme Road Rivalry 47-0.
Making the snag at shortstop look
easy
A shortstop snags a hot groundball going through the infield at Cairns Field during a Going Yard Training Centre practice session on October 3. Going Yard is getting in their final outdoor sessions before moving their practices to the Indoor Training Centre.
Setting up to create the Oval
The speed skating tiles sit laid out on top of the track and field track in anticipation for the time the snow falls and it gets cold enough to create the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval. The K+S Potash Canada Multisport Centre sits in the background overlooking the scene.
Insurance TD by the Guardians
Before the winter snow arrives, there is still more football to be played. A St. Joseph High School Guardians receiver goes in for a key late fourth quarter insurance touchdown against the Holy Cross High School Crusaders in a “Friday Night Lights” game played on October 7. That major gave the Guardians a 28-16 lead, which ultimately ended up being the final score of the contest.
