Saskatchewan claims dual titles at Under-18 Flag Nationals

Kutzan, David, Barbaro and Wiens named tournament MVPs

Regina, SK (July 28, 2019) – It was a clean sweep for the host province on Sunday at the 2019 Under-18 Flag Nationals.

Both of Saskatchewan’s Male and Female teams won gold in their respective divisions.

In the Male Division, Saskatchewan defeated British Columbia 21-12 to win gold.  Despite the loss British Columbia claimed silver. In the bronze medal game, Manitoba edged Nova Scotia 28-27.

In Sunday morning’s action, British Columbia squeezed out a 15-13 victory over Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan edged Manitoba 14-13, Ontario scored a 20-8 victory over Alberta, Alberta pulled out a 13-12 victory over Quebec and Ontario defeated Quebec 12-6.

Tournament MVPs were Manitoba’s Carter Kutzan (offense) and Nova Scotia’s Naijaun David (defense).  

As for the Female Division, Saskatchewan 1 was victorious over Quebec 12-6 to win gold.  Quebec takes home silver. Meanwhile, Manitoba squeezed by Nova Scotia 7-6 to take the bronze medal.

Earlier in the day, Saskatchewan (1) defeated Manitoba 12-2, Quebec earned a 32-0 shutout over Nova Scotia, Ontario got past Saskatchewan (2) 18-12, Saskatchewan (2) defeated Alberta 25-6 and Ontario scored a 25-6 victory over Alberta.

Tournament MVPs were Manitoba’s Alyssa Barbaro (offense) and Saskatchewan 1’s Danielle Wiens (defense).