By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| Gage Prodaehl makes a crazy TD catch on October 28. |
In Canada,
the championship chase in football annually hits high gear as October concludes
and rolls into November. That plays out as true on the Gordie Howe Sports
Complex grounds with Saskatoon Minor Football Field becoming the centre of
attention.
Excitement
for the post-season built as the regular season closed. High school action from
the SSSAD captured the majority of the attention and time at SMF Field.
Our lead
photo shows receiver Gage Prodaehl of Prince Albert’s Carlton Comprehensive
High School Crusaders making an insane catch for a touchdown in a 6A SSSAD
semifinal game at SMF Field on October 28. Carlton would fall in a hard-fought
contest 38-23 to the Holy Cross High School Crusaders, but the image of
Prodaehl’s catch has made the rounds on social media.
The picture
on the Complex’s Instagram account has 465 likes, and the picture on the
Complex’s Facebook account has 111 reactions and 24 shares.
The KFL also
played out its last stretch and the Saskatoon Hilltops hit SMF Field for two
final home games before their CJFL campaign finished.
Besides the
action at SMF Field, the Indoor Training Centre has picked up in activity as
various sports groups that play in the spring, summer and fall engage in
off-season training.
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, most of these pictures were taken by our Communications Coordinator in
Darren Steinke.
Hazel
Modon, who is a Grade 12 student at E.D. Feehan Catholic High School checks, in
with a couple of photos too as she took pictures of her school’s Trojans
football team.
Without
further ado, here is a selection of 10 shots we hope you enjoy.
Family moment with big award
Vanessa Kosteroski poses for a picture with her family members on October 13 after being presented the Darren Lipinski Memorial Award by the Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association for her outstanding contribution to softball in Saskatoon. From left are Danielle Denomy, Vanessa, Bryan Kosteroski and Brayden Denomy. Vanessa received her award inside the main banquet hall at the Gordie Howe Sports Centre building.
Kack with the sack
Saskatoon Hilltops defensive end Riece Kack, left, makes a quarterback against the Calgary Colts on October 16 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field as both sides closed their respective CJFL regular season schedules. Kack led the Prairie Football Conference with 7.5 sacks in regular season play.
Focusing on in game adjustments
Assistant coach Steve Kovach talks to a group of players from his E.D. Feehan Catholic High School Trojans football team to make some in game adjustments on October 21. This photo was taken by Hazel Modon, who is a Grade 12 student at E.D. Feehan Catholic High School.
A great escape
A Titans quarterback eludes a sack attempt by a Steelers defender in KFL action from the Huskies division on October 22 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Titans prevailed 20-6 in this encounter that closed the regular season schedules for both sides.
Sawi goes all the way in PFC
semifinal win
Charles Sawi keeps adding to the list of big plays he has made at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. On October 23, the 17-year-old rookie running back with the Saskatoon Hilltops is seen here jetting off on an electrifying 33 yard touchdown run with 65 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Sawi’s score ultimately gave the Hilltops a 20-15 victory in a PFC semifinal clash with the Edmonton Huskies.
Trojan dashes to daylight
An E.D. Feehan Catholic High School ball carrier breaks out of traffic in a Rusholme Rivalry clash with the Bedford Road Redhawks on October 27 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Trojans took this heartstopper 30-27 to claim the SSSAD’s third division city final. Hazel Modon, who is a Grade 12 student at E.D. Feehan Catholic High School, checked in with this photo.
Eye on the ball
A catcher focuses on watching a ball released from a pitching machine hit into his glove during a Going Yard Training Centre session on November 3 at the Indoor Training Centre. Going Yard is great at providing innovative drills that help players get better at the fundamentals of baseball, and that includes having catchers work on skills in the pitching tunnels.
Guardian reaches for a score
A running back with the St. Joseph High School Guardians reached for the end zone to finish a touchdown run against the Holy Cross High School Crusaders in the SSSAD’s 6A City Championship on November 4 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Guardians pulled out a 17-10 victory to advance to the SHSAA’s 6A provincial final slated for Friday, November 11 in Regina.
Holding defenders at bay
An offensive player shields the ball away from a couple of defenders during a mini-game situation at a Sentinels Lacrosse practice session on November 7 at the Indoor Training Centre. The Sentinels provide elite level training and game opportunities for players during the sports’ off-season from September to December.
Saints celebrate SSSAD 5A city
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The Bishop James Mahoney High School Saints celebrate winning the SSSAD’s 5A City Championship on November 4 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Saints now host the SHSAA’s 5A provincial final on Friday, November 11 at 2 p.m. at Saskatoon Minor Football Field against the Weyburn Comprehensive School Eagles.
