New Brunswick edges Manitoba, securing a 12-7 victory and 5th place in the 2024 Football Canada Cup
July 14th – REGINA, SK – New Brunswick edged out Manitoba in a closely contested battle, securing a 12-7 victory in the final round of the 2024 Football Canada Cup on Saturday, July 13, at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. This game determined the 5th and 6th place finishers in the tournament.
New Brunswick struck first with a 19-yard field goal by Santiago Vincent at 9:35 in the first quarter, taking an early 3-0 lead.
The second quarter saw no scoring from either team as defenses dominated play.
In the third quarter, New Brunswick extended their lead with a 32-yard field goal by Santiago Vincent at 4:24. Manitoba responded late in the quarter when Nathan Esch caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Rogan Vergata at 0:12, bringing the score to 6-7 in Manitoba’s favor.
New Brunswick regained the lead in the fourth quarter when Leo Foster scored on a 53-yard touchdown reception at 6:39. The successful convert brought the final score to 12-7 in New Brunswick’s favor.
New Brunswick’s offense slightly outgained Manitoba 230 yards to 227. Quarterback Hazen Rossiter completed 11 of 20 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown. Noah Crowley led the ground attack with 60 yards on 15 carries.
Manitoba’s offense struggled to find consistency. Quarterback Rogan Vergata completed 14 of 30 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. Onan Furst led their rushing efforts with 48 yards on 11 carries.
Defensively, New Brunswick was anchored by John O’Neal, who recorded 5 tackles and a special teams tackle. For Manitoba, Jesse Deneka led the defense with 8 tackles, 2 special teams tackles, and 6 assists.
This victory gives New Brunswick (2-1) a 5th place finish in the tournament, while Manitoba (1-2) secures 6th 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.
