Eastman Raiders Crunchers vs Eastside Eagles
Our team came out ready to play fresh off of Practice With the Pros, they seemed inspired.
Raiders kicked off to the Eagles and kept them to a short return, followed by quarterback sack. They showed some great aggression, but the Eagles were able to get a long run for a touch down. The Eagles completed for another touchdown, after the Raiders turned over on downs. The Eagles scored another time, then the ball got loose. Raiders fumble and recovered by Eagles, then Eagles fumble and the Raiders got the ball back but were unable to score again in the first half.
The second half started with a Raiders fumble on the kick off return but they were able to maintain control. The Eagles regained possession on the Raiders second down off of another fumble. Raiders defence made 3 amazing tackles but the Eagles were able to get a TD on the final down of the set with a long run. The Raiders finished the day strong with a fumble recovery, and put together a strong set of downs. On the forth down they put together a nice reverse, that nearly turned into a touch down. The Eagles had one last set of downs to finish the game, but the Raiders defence were aggressive and didn’t let it turn into anything.
Saturday, September 10th
The Raider Peewees took on the Transcona Nationals late Saturday morning under a sunny sky.
The highly entertaining game was a match of successful defensive and offensive plays on both sides of the ball, leading to a score of 18-16 in favour of the Nationals at half-time.
The second half saw the Nationals on top of the Raiders 36-32 with 9 seconds left in the game. The gutsy Raiders ended the nailbiter with a “Milt Stegal’ish” quick toss and 70 yard run to win the game 38-36.
An epic example of never giving up….Way to go Raiders!
Picture Days and Jacket/Bag Orders
POSTPONED-SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
Due to the weather the team pics for Bantam and Atom Black have been postponed.
Saturday, September 17th at the Rugby Field
Bantam – Following your game (at around 11-11:30am)
Atom – Return to Steinbach following yoir game; pics are scheduled for 12-12:30
Please contact your manager if you have any questions.
If you would like to place an order for a jacket or bag, please contact the rep directly using the contact information on the flyer provided to you by your manager.
Wednesday, Aug 31st
Defence held offence to kick ball….
Quarterback sneak
Broncos get ball as ball thrown behind line
Broncos score with running ball in
Field goal attempt stopped
Raiders run ball
Qb throws ball for td
Field goal attempt good
8 to 6 lead after 1st quarter
Broncos run ball in for td
Field goal attempt good
14 to 8
Raiders stopped on 3rd down
Broncos score with throw to receiver
Broncos score ore 2 tds
28 to 8
Interception Raiders
Broncos score
36 to 8
Raiders stopped on 3rd down
Broncos score on td throw
Raiders stopped on Wed down
End of first half R
Interception by Broncos
Broncos run ball
No td penalty on play
Broncos run in ball for td
Raiders run ball
Raiders stopped on 3rd down
Broncos score
Kick blocked
Raiders stopped on 3rd down
Interception Raiders
Final
38 to 8 Broncos
Saturday, August 27th
3dw fumble picked up by 22 Gavin Neufeld. Raiders ball run by 24 jack leppelmann big gain. 1 dw run by 12 Toby plett no gain. 3dw run by 24 jack Leppelmann for score 6 extra point run by 12 Toby Plett. 7 on the scoreboard for Raiders.
Interlake ball, 1dw tackled by 22 Gavin Neufeld 28 Jackson Penner and 8 Louden King. No gain 2dw fumble recovery by 25 Dylan Godlewski Raiders ball. Fumble by Raiders. Interlake ball tackled by 8 Louden King and 28 Jackson Penner. No gain 2dw tackled by 25 Dylan Godlewski, 27 Jace Kasdorf and 63 Owen Schroeder. No gain 3dw tackled by 27 Jace Kasdorf, 25 Dylan Godlewski and 22 Gavin Neufeld. No gain Raiders ball run by 24 Jack Leppelmann. small gain 2 dw run by 2 Elijah Sahulka scored but Raiders got penalty. No score. repeat 2 dw run by 2 Elijah Sahulka. No gain 3 dw run by 2 Elijah Sahulka. No gain Interlake ball tackled by 22 Gavin Neufeld, 8 Louden King and 9 Trae Fast. 2 dw tackled by 28 Jackson Palmer, 8 Louden King, 22 Gavin Neufeld and 63 Owen Schroeder. 3 dw Interlake scored missed extra point, Raiders ball. 2 Elijah sahulka scored for Raiders 6 no extra point 13 scoreboard Raiders. Interlake score again no extra point Interlake 13 tie game.
Sunday, August 28th
Falcons vs. Raiders
Raiders days was the perfect weekend for our first game of the season. Raiders were the definite underdogs with only seven players, and the Falcons with 14. Falcons open with the kick off, Raiders return with a touchdown by number 44. In the second play of the game, Raiders kick and Falcons return with a touchdown. After Falcons kick, Raiders return for a first down. A hand off to number 33 who runs it in for the touchdown Raiders! Raiders fought to keep the lead, and had some great tackles in the first half of the game, but the Falcons got their second touchdown.
Raiders had some good running plays, and attempted a passing play which was incomplete. We ended off the first half with a touchdown for the Raiders.
Raiders kick off the second half; Falcons return and fumble, the Raiders recover the ball. Raiders attempted running play resulted in a turn over for the Falcons. Falcons run the ball and fumble, the Raiders retrieve it. Raiders attempted several more passing plays all of which were incomplete. Falcons did several running plays which ended in a touchdown for the Falcons. Raiders had one successful passing play thrown by number 2 caught by number 12. It was a very evenly matched game, and our team played very hard.
Sunday, August 28th
The Eastman Raiders Teal had their first home game of the season against Transcona/Greendell Fusion and what a beautiful day it was. With the help of his team, Raylund Ross made his way down for the first TD of the game in the second quarter making it 6-0. The Raiders played a hard game with the final score being 6-10.
Thanks to those who supported our fundraising, to the coaches who got dunked and bouncy castle was a hit with the kids. What a great Sunday!
Saturday, August 27th
Eastman Raiders vs. Interlake Thunder
1st Quarter
1st touch down run in by Noah Godlewski!!Conversion incomplete.
Raiders defence quickly recovers the ball on Interlake’s first down!
Defence is working well together to prevent Interlake advancement.
End of the quarter 6-0
2nd Quarter
2nd touch down run in by Noah Godlewski! Throw for the convert complete!!
3rd touch down run in by Boston Thiessen, convert incomplete.
Interception by defence’s Ethan Penner!
55 seconds left in the half and another touch down by Noah Godlewski , kick incomplete.
Score 26-0
Half time
3rd Quarter
First major play see defence’s Mikka Lambert with an interception!!
Successful pass to Eric Martens who runs in for the touch down!
Convert completed by Noah Godlewski!
Score 30-0
4th Quarter
Interlake makes a successful interception and runs in for the touch down.
Convert incomplete.
Score 32-6
Interlake makes another successful interception, no further touch downs.
Final score 32-6
A Great Game for the Peewees!!!!
Saturday, August 20th
Raiders vs St. James Rods
1st
Good opening kick by Devon followed by nice tackle by Danic for the kick off return.
Good kick return from Damon
Tackle by Evan f
Sack by Mikka Lambert
Good run for first down Bauer Kasdorf
7 yard run by Noah G
Noah first down push
Boston ran for first down
Boston Quarter back rush to the 4
Big tackle by Devon
2nd
Big tackle by Evan F
10 yard run Eric M 1st down
Boston quarter back sneak for first down
12 yard run Noah G
First down run by Boston
Raiders Days a Huge Success
Raiders Days has come to a close for another year and it was a huge success!
On behalf of the Eastman Raiders Board, thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers. We could never have done it without you.
Thank you to our special guests that came out to celebrate 26 years of football with us; Bomber alumni Rod Hill and Nick Miller, Buzz and Boomer, Mix 96.7 who broadcast live from the field on Saturday, Boston Pizza, Elite Ozone and of course all of our amazing fans supporting the Eastman Raiders as well as the fans supporting our many guests!
The board members are now looking forward to taking a deep breath and diving into the rest of the season.
Go Raiders Go!
Raiders Days
Raiders Days Weekend is THIS WEEKEND, August 27th-28th!
Come watch some fast-paced, hard-hitting Raiders Football this weekend and stay for the festivities. Here are just a few of the exciting events, activities and visitors we will have this weekend.
- Buzz and Boomer will be out for both days
- Boston Pizza will be on-site selling pizza by the slice
- Bring a Tin for the Bin and dunk the coaches
Inflatable obstacle course - Food and drink specials in the canteen
- Clothing vendors on-site (Raiders jackets make awesome gifts!)
- And many many more…
Check out the Upcoming Events list or the Schedule tab for game times.
Go Raiders Go!
Sunday, August 21st
The Eastman Raiders Teal visited the Portage la Prairie Pitbulls and started their Sunday matinée with a fierce first quarter that saw a flood of scoring.
The visitors’ first two possessions resulted in major scores. The first, a 56 yard TD run by Raylund Ross, one of a number of scores today by the swift Raiders running back. The second, a 60 yard Raiders run to the one yard line only to be capped off by a Raiders touchdown in the following set of downs, making it 12 – 0. To round out the first quarter, the Pitbulls and Raiders traded touchdowns with two kick-off returns by the Pitbulls, each followed by the Raiders driving into the end zone. At the end of the first quarter the Raiders were up, 24 – 14.
Both teams settled into their own for the remainder of the game with each defence trading big plays and offenses trading scoring drives. The Raiders moved the ball well throughout the second quarter and scored a late TD to go up 30 – 14 at the half. Halfway through the third quarter, the Raiders made a huge interception bringing the ball back to the Pitbulls 5 yard line. A few plays later the Raiders punched the ball in for another major.
Throughout the fourth quarter the Raiders added a few more scores including a short passing play that resulted in a 90 yard run to the end zone. The Pitbulls answered with a third kick-off return for a touchdown, while the Raiders responded immediately with a last minute touch down by Skylar Cudney to end off today’s scoring spree.
The final result was Raiders 54, Pitbulls 26
Saturday, August 20th
Raiders kicked off. . . Caught by Rods…returned 5 yards but stopped by defense. On the turn over after giving up 10 yards and a first down the Raiders drove back on the 3 down to our 48 yard line. We lost some yards due to a penalty and fought to bring it back to center.
The Raiders got a break with a turn over followed by a first down then the Rods defense pushed back hard but the Raiders pushed them back for only a 5 yards loss. Our offense was working hard, but the Rod defense got through and made the tackle but we held the ball. Even with a completed pass by the Rods, the Raiders didn’t let them get far and pushed them back to the 35. We had a fumble on 3rd down, but covered it up preventing a possible denfesive touch down. On the third down with 29 seconds left in the half, the Raiders defense intercepted a pass from the Rods.
Even with that, at the half it was a scoreless game.
Top of the second half Rods made a run but 22 took him out. Bottom of the third and Raiders offense have found their legs.
Top of the fourth had some penalties, but the Raiders offence still drove forward. The Rods made a lateral pass incomplete and the Raiders were there. Even though it couldn’t be a Raiders ball, we covered and then on the next play sacked the ball handler an extra 5 yards behind the original first down. Bottom of the fourth defense stops a pass that could have ended badly for the Raiders.
The game finished with a nil-nil score. Way to play hard Raiders.
Sunday, August 14th
1st quarter-Kickoff reception mustangs – tackle by #5
-1st down Mustangs #15 tackled by #16 loss of 5 yards
-2nd down mustangs #18 down at scrimmage
-3rd down #18 offside flag thrown-3rd down #16 downoffense line1st down – #8 incomplete pass2nd down – tackle by mustangs #723rd down – tackled by mustangs #29 at 43 lineDefense line1st down – raiders tackle by #632nd down – raiders tackle by #633rd down – fumble by mustangs #8 but covered up.OffenseIst down – #87 ran for a 1st down2nd down – loss of 2 yards3rd down – #37 ran touchdown in vain – flag for holding3rd down – #39 lost 3 yardsDefense1st down – #8 tackle by #5 raiders2nd down- 1st down1st down – handout to #16 tackle by #5 raiders2nd down- #18 tackle by #1 raiders3rd down – touchdown mustangs #8 from raiders 47 ylMustangs – no conversionScore mustangs 6 – raiders 0Mustangs kickoffReturned by raiders #371st down – #8 incomplete pass2nd down – #33 tackled by mustangs #23rd down – incomplete hand offDefense1st down – #18 tackled minus 2 yards2nd down – #8 tackled by raiders #173rd and 2 – tackle by #73 short of 1st down markerOffense1st down- #33 raiders stopped short of 1st down marker2nd and 4 – tackled at 1st down marker1st down – #33 tackled hard by 99 mustangs.. 33 injured2nd down – #87 tackled by #293rd down – #87 stopped short of 1st downDefense1st down – Tackled by raiders #52nd down – tackled by raiders #83rd and 5 – mustangs #8 for first down tackle by raiders #561st down – mustangs #60 for another 1st down tackled by raiders #171st down – mustangs #8 first down taken down by Boston1st down – #8 taken down by raiders #172nd and 5 – taken down before 1st down line3rd – #8 for 1st down1st down #60 to raiders 5 yard line2nd – mustangs #18 touchdownMustangs conversion attempt – no conversionScore mustangs – 12 Raiders – 0Mustangs kickoff covered up by #17Offense1st down – loss of a yard2nd down – unsuccessful hand off3rd down – no yards gainedDefence1st down – #18 down by #16 raiders. loss of 5 yards2nd down – #8 tackled by raiders #5 just short of 1st down3rd down – #18 1st down at raiders 27 yl1st down – interception by #10 raidersOffense1st down- #33 5 yard gained tackled by #52nd down – #33 1st downHalf time score 12 – 0 mustangsMustangs kickoff coveted up by mustangsDefence1st down – Incomplete pass2nd down – #8 12 yard gain3rd down – qb advance 2 yards for 1st down1st down – #60 touchdownMustangs conversion attempt – successful19 – 0 mustangsMustangs kickoff returned by #33 raidersOffense1st down #87 tackled by Mustangs #292nd and 10 – #33 touchdownConvert attempt unsuccessfulScore 19-6 mustangsRaiders kickoff – covered up by #79Defence1st down – #8 tackled by raiders #64 for 1st down1st down – no yards gained2nd down – incomplete pass3rd down – #8 tackled by # 63Offense1st down – #33 pass receipt2nd down – #87 for 1st down1st down – #8 tackled at line of scrimmage2nd down – #8 pass receipt tackle by #97 by collar – 15 yard penalty1st down – loss of 1 yard2nd down – no gain3rd down – #33 no gainDefence1st down – TouchdownNo conversionScore 25 – 6 mustangsMustangs kickoff – covered up by #8Offense1st down – #33 for 1st down1st down – #87 2 yard gain2nd down – long pass to #8 received3rd and 1 – qb no one to pass to, ran the ball, short of 1st down4th quarterOffense1st down – 33 loss of 3 yards2nd down- #8 loss of 5 yards3rd down – puntDefense1st down – #10 tackled by raiders #61st down – incomplete pass2nd down – #8 tackled by #63rd down – no gainOffense1st down – #39 tackled by mustang #29 and #512nd down – #87 tackled by #6 mustangs10 yard raider penalty2nd down – pass receipt by #83rd down – no yards GainedDefence1st down – #8 tackled by raiders #572nd down – #60 tackled by raiders #51st down – #60 pass receipt for touchdownUnsucceful conversionScore 31 – 6 mustangsMustangs kickoff covered up by raiders #68Offense1st down – incomplete pass2nd down – #87 2 yard gain3rd down – #33 no 1st downDefence1st down – #8 tackled by #162nd down – #44 tackled by raiders #61st down – #60 tackled just short of end zone by raiders #61st down – touchdown mustangsConversion incompleteScore 36 – 6 mustangsGame cut 2 min short due to mustangs injury
Saturday, August 13th
1st Quarter
Josh Ortynski first down QB sneak
#94 tackle loss of yards
Score 0-0
2nd Quarter
#36 28 yard run back kick return
#10 ran for 30 yards 1st down
#86 fumble recovery
Score 16-0
3rd Quarter
Block Convert
Score 30-0
4th Quarter
#74 Interception touchdown – ran 65 yards
#94 Fumble recovery
Final score 36-6
Saturday, August 13th
It was a tough start for the Atom Black Raiders vs the Fort Garry Lions today.
For the first quarter they struggled to get out of their own end but neither team was able to score. However the Lions put together a drive at the end of the quarter which resulted in a touchdown at the beginning of the second quarter. The Lions were able to find the end zone 2 more times to make it 22-0 at the half.
The second half greatly improved, the Lions were only able to get one touchdown early on in the third quarter and the Raiders offence was starting to click and finding ways to gain yards, although still not resulting in any scores. In the 4th quarter the defence did an excellent job of stopping the Lions in the the red zone, with a fumble recovery and twice standing them up inside the 10 with several key tackles, 3 of which were quarterback sacks that resulted in significant loss of yards.
The final score was Lions 29, Raiders 0.
For the first quarter they struggled to get out of their own end but neither team was able to score. However the Lions put together a drive at the end of the quarter which resulted in a touchdown at the beginning of the second quarter. The Lions were able to find the end zone 2 more times to make it 22-0 at the half.
The second half greatly improved, the Lions were only able to get one touchdown early on in the third quarter and the Raiders offence was starting to click and finding ways to gain yards, although still not resulting in any scores. In the 4th quarter the defence did an excellent job of stopping the Lions in the the red zone, with a fumble recovery and twice standing them up inside the 10 with several key tackles, 3 of which were quarterback sacks that resulted in significant loss of yards.
The final score was Lions 29, Raiders 0.
New mobile-friendly website launched!
You’re looking at the new Eastman Raiders website. We’ve given the site a make-over. Each Raiders team now has its own page where you can see all the latest news and info — look for your team under the ‘Teams’ menu. The ‘Schedule‘ page displays all Raiders games for the current month. Each team has its own color too so you can easily find your team. The upcoming games are also shown on the sidebar of most pages. And clicking on the game will reveal a pop-up screen showing all game details, including a Google map that displays the location of the game. You can get Google to suggest driving directions to the game, and you can even add the game to your own calendar with a simple click!
Mobile website optimized for smaller screens
The new, user friendly, mobile site designed specifically for mobile devices such as smartphones, lets you browse the latest games and keep up-to-date on news about the Eastman Raiders on-the-go.
Pre-Season Info
Equipment Fittings – All coaches are required to assist on their teams fitting day
Crunchers & Atoms: Wednesday, June 8th 6:30-8:30pm
Pee Wee: Thursday, June 9th 6:30-8:30pm
Bantam: Friday, June 10th 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, June 11th 10am-12pm anyone that couldn’t make their date.
Ensure to bring a Nov 01/16 post-dated cheque for $300. No equipment will be given without a cheque.
You will also receive an email from your team manager once all teams are finalized.
Pre-season meetings – Mandatory meetings, held at superstore community room
Trainers Meeting – Tuesday, May 24th 7:30-8:30pm
Managers Meeting – Wednesday, May 25th, 7:00-8:00pm
Coaches Meeting – Thursday, May 26th, 7:00-8:00pm
You will be contacted shortly if you had volunteered to help out with any of these roles.
Registration Weekend
Registration Weekend is coming soon!
Clearspring Mall – Steinbach
Thursday, May 5th: 6:30-9pm
Friday, May 6th: 6:30-9pm
Saturday, May 7th: 10am – 2pm
Registration costs have changed for the 2016 season, we accept cash, cheque or credit.
Cruncher – 7 & 8 years old (Born 2008, 2009) – $205
Atom – 9 & 10 years old (Born 2006, 2007) – $230
Pee Wee – 11 & 12 years old (Born 2004, 2005) – $255
Bantam – 13 & 14 years old (Born 2002, 2003) – $280
Your child will be placed in the appropriate age group depending on their year of birth, not their age at the time of registration. E.g. If your child is turning 9 on December 30th, they will still be placed in the Atom age group.
Important items to bring to registration:
– Registration fee
– Proof of age (birth certificate, passport, etc.)
– Proof of residency (hydro bill, phone bill, etc.)
– 2 post-dated cheques of $150 each for volunteering and fundraising (October 1st, 2016)
– Medical card (to fill out the medical forms)
Registration is first come, first served again this year. There is no preference given to returning players.
Red Zone Raiders Spring Camp
Pre-Registration is now open!!
Go to www.raidersredzone.ca to sign up your player or potential player.
Once we have final numbers you will be contacted to make payment arrangements on March 1st at the Superstore Community room. Only cash or credit will be accepted as payment.
Indoor conditioning camp coming soon for any players or future players that will be in the Atom (9-10) and Pee Wee (11-12) level this season.
Dates are:
March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 22nd
Atoms – 6-7pm
Pee Wee – 7-8pm
Location: Mitchell Middle School
All kids are welcome, no previous experience necessary. NO CONTACT, please wear indoor non-scuffing shoes, comfortable clothing and bring football gloves if you have them.
Space is limited to 40 players per age group, registration will be online; first come first served. Cost is a very affordable $20 for all 4 sessions and all participants will receive a free Raiders t-shirt!
Stay tuned right here for and to our Eastman Raiders Facebook page for registration details (registration is NOT open at this time).