Martensville Messenger October 20, 2016 | Page 5

martensville messenger - october 20, 2016 - Page 5 ABOVE: 2016 MHS Boys Soccer Team: Not in Order; Dylan Berk, Isaiah Pechawis, Josh Fallier, Travis Nicholson, Kalyb Murray, Will Mena, Brett Slywka, Wellington Cardoza, Ian Frattinger, Isaac Daganais, Riley Driedger, Drew Johnston, Liam McKay, Scott Vogel, Logan Hradecki. Missing: Noah Clavelle. Coach is Kate McKinnon; Assistant Coaches are Jonah Chivilo, Graham Frattinger and Bailey Loeppky MHS Host Soccer Someone needs to call the Roughriders and let them know that they can’t make the playoffs even though they are better than two of the four teams in the East Division. The Green and White have won four in a row with their latest coming in a big victory over the Toronto Argonauts. Saskatchewan running back Joe McKnight rushed for 150 yards on just 17 carries leading the Riders to a 29-11 win on Saturday. Friday night was the night for close games in the CFL as Winnipeg overcame a 10-point defi cit with just over three minutes left in the game to beat the B.C. Lions 35-32. Both quarter backs had a strong throwing game with over 300 yards each. However, Lions QB Jonathon Jennings threw 3 interceptions while Winnipeg’s Matt Nichols threw 2. The other game on Friday night saw Henry Burris in prime form throwing for 393 yards. Hamilton failed to convert on a 47-yard fi eld goal that would have won them the game. Ottawa improves to 7-7-1 with the 30-29 win over the TiCats. What else in new; the Calgary Stampeders continued their onslaught on the CFL with a 22-8 victory over the last place Allouettes. The only points allowed by the Stamps defense was a 2-yard TD run with 16 seconds left in the game. Calgary in now 14-1-1 and have not lost in 15 straight games. After a 3-1 week I improve to 31-12. My picks for week 18 are Calgary, Ottawa, Saskatchewan, and Edmonton. The Detroit Red Wings honoured Gordie Howe on Monday in the team’s fi nal home opener at the historic Joe Louis Arena. Howe never played in that rink but his The MHS boys soccer team, head coached by Kate McKinnon, hosted a one day tournament on Saturday at Wilson Field. Teams from Prince Albert and Humboldt came to Martensville to brave the cold and windy conditions. Prince Albert brought home the gold winning both their Information may not be current due to submission deadline games. MHS faced Humboldt at 4:00 and came from a number 9 hangs in the Cowboys (5-1), New 5-0 defi cit to tie the game. At half time we were down 5-0 rafters and will forever England Patriots (5-1), but the boys rallied and made an incredible come back, be known as one of the and the Seattle Seahawks commented coach McKinnon. “Our boys played well and greatest to wear a Detroit should be proud of their performance.” They are preparing (4-1). jersey. The Wings won for the Regional playoffs this weekend in North Battleford If you have a sporting the game by a score of to try and secure a spot in the provincial playoffs. Mckinnon 5-1 against the Ottawa event that you would like is receiving some coaching help by MHS alumni Jonah Senators. As of Sunday the included in an upcoming Chivalo, Graham Frattinger and Bailey Loeppky. The bo