Alberta takes home Bronze, beating host Saskatchewan 35-0 at the 2024 Football Canada Cup
July 14th – REGINA, SK – Team Alberta dominated Saskatchewan in a one-sided battle, securing a decisive 35-0 victory in the Bronze Medal game of the 2024 Football Canada Cup on Saturday, July 13, at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Alberta’s offense was firing on all cylinders, amassing 431 total yards compared to Saskatchewan’s meager 76. The game started with Alberta taking control early and never looking back:
Alberta struck quickly in the first quarter when Kohen Bohnet scored on a 27-yard touchdown run at 11:31, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
The second quarter saw Alberta extend their lead with two more touchdowns. Liam Piccinin caught a 20-yard touchdown pass at 9:21, followed by a spectacular 63-yard touchdown reception by Aldin Bilalbegovic at 7:03, pushing the score to 21-0 at halftime.
Alberta continued their dominance in the third quarter with Seth Poelzer scoring on a 7-yard touchdown run at 10:23.
The final quarter saw Alberta add one more score when Ethan Grannum caught a 9-yard touchdown pass at 8:32, bringing the final score to 35-0.
Quarterback Kohen Bohnet led Alberta’s passing attack, completing 12 of 16 passes for 184 yards and 3 touchdowns. Seth Poelzer spearheaded the ground game with 91 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.
Saskatchewan’s offense struggled against Alberta’s stout defense. Quarterback Adrian Reaume completed just 3 of 6 passes for 51 yards, while the team’s rushing attack was held to a mere 25 yards.
Defensively, Alberta was led by Eda Otoro, who recorded 3 special teams tackles and forced a fumble. For Saskatchewan, Jarret Hayward had an outstanding game with 5 tackles and 2 interceptions.
This victory secures Alberta (2-1) the bronze medal in the tournament, while host team Saskatchewan (1-2) finishes in fourth place.
For full stats information and detailed tournament results, visit www.footballcanada.com.
About the Football Canada Cup: The Football Canada Cup serves as the premier national tackle football championship for Under-18 athletes in Canada. This elite competition brings together provincial all-star teams from across the nation to determine the country’s top youth football program. The tournament has a rich history of fostering talent, serving as a launching pad for numerous athletes who have gone on to distinguished careers in U SPORTS, NCAA, national teams, and professional leagues. It stands as a crucial platform for showcasing and developing Canada’s next generation of football talent.
About Football Canada: Football Canada is the national governing body for amateur football in Canada. Football Canada’s mission is to initiate, sustain, and encourage programs, services, and activities targeted at all levels of the game of football in Canada. The organization oversees various programs and competitions, including national championships, coach and official certification programs, and national team programs for tackle, flag, and touch football. Football Canada is committed to fostering the growth and development of football at all levels across the country.
About Football Saskatchewan: Football Saskatchewan is the provincial sport governing body for amateur football in Saskatchewan. The organization is dedicated to promoting, developing, and governing all aspects of football within the province. Football Saskatchewan works tirelessly to provide opportunities for athletes, coaches, and officials at all levels of the sport. Through various programs and initiatives, they aim to increase participation, improve the quality of play, and create a positive and inclusive football community throughout Saskatchewan. As hosts of this year’s Football Canada Cup, Football Saskatchewan demonstrates its commitment to advancing youth football and showcasing the province’s sporting capabilities on a national stage.
