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Everything is going on track for the MHS Royals “It will be fun playing the game of our lives against guys
football team as they are provincial fi nalists defeating we know”, commented Heck. Many of these players were
Melfort on home turf this past weekend. This is history on the same team as Maddogs so this will make for an
in the making as the team has never advanced this far in interesting game as Heck hopes to come home with the
the playoffs since its inception 9 years
Provincial championship.
ago. Even the weather cooperated as
Offensive coordinator, Reid
fans fi lled the stands at Wilson Field
Lambden, was very happy with the
to cheer on their home town Royals as
team’s performance. “The offense got
they faced the Melfort Comets in the
rolling early as our quarterback Ethan
provincial semi-fi nals. Melfort had size
Moran played a hard game again for us.
on their side but the Royals showed a lot
We were able to execute new formations
of determination and came out fi ghting
which allowed us to free up Keegan
and hungry for the win. It was a beautiful
Lussier, our running back, a bit this
afternoon as the fans were rewarded early
game”. He was happy with the offensive
when the Royals were fi rst to strike on
line who slowed down the Comet pass
their fi rst drive, when quarterback Ethan
rush. “I’m extremely excited to play
Moran kept the ball on a 45 yard sneak
in a provincial fi nal against Warman,”
for the fi rst major. The Royals’ defense
commented Lambden.
forced a 2 and out on the Comets and
Coach Lyle Evanisky has been
three minutes later, Moran found Connor
with the team for 9 years and has
McKay for their second touchdown
worked hard to get this far. “To get to
adding to their lead 14-0. Logan Heck
this point in the season, credit really has
converted on both touchdowns and split
to go to the entire team”, commented
the uprights with a fi eld goal padding the
Evanisky. “I know there are always the
lead 17-0 in the second.
players that stand out but it is really the
The defense was stellar and
guys on the lines that are working so
denied the Comets the end zone twice
hard, even when undersized, that has
Logan Heck returning a kick off
on a third and 1 situation in the second
really been impressive. They deserve
quarter keeping Melfort off the board. The Royals were credit for how hard they work. The third down stops by the
pinned deep in their zone as a result of the Comet turnovers defense were probably the deciding factor in the game,”
on downs and gave up two safety’s. With barely any time continued Evanisky. “It exemplifi ed how badly they
left in the second, Melfort QB, Troy Taylor connected with wanted to win and gave us the lead at the half ”. The team
Riley Gibson who scored the touchdown closing the Royals played a hard game and never gave up bringing home the
lead to 17-11 at the half. The Royals never gave up the lead win for their team and the fans. “I’m really excited for next
the whole game, adding another 13 points to their score in weekend and the opportunity our guys have”, commented
the second half. Logan Heck hit 2 more fi eld goals, while coach Evanisky.
Connor McKay added a last insurance touchdown to seal
The coaches and players are hoping the
the 30-11 win for the Royals.
Martensville fans with make the trip to Warman to
Logan Heck sees a lot of fi eld time as he is the fi ll the stands and cheer on their Royals at 1:00pm,
kicker, punt return and he plays both sides of the ball. November 12. Warman has been their long time
When asked about the win Heck commented, “Getting this rivals so there should be some good football in store.
far is an unbelievable feeling and it’s showing us how hard Warman defeated Fort Qu’Appelle on Saturday
work pays off. The team has been playing our best football and will host the Provincial fi nal at Neufeld Field.
of the season when it matters”. Heck knows that this game Wear your Royal blue and come cheer loud for your
against Warman will be their toughest game of their season. Martensville Royals Provincial fi nalists.
Janine Hayward
Martensville Messenger
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