Crunchers Grey took to the field for their first official game of the season on Saturday to play the Nomads. For many of the players, it was the first time that they had ever stepped on a football field to play a live regular season game. After a few plays on both offence and defence to knock the butterflies out, the players settled in and started to get the hang of things. On Offence, we had some great runs by our running back (#4) and our fullback (#48), all made possible by some solid blocking from our offensive line. The Defence held up when it counted and made some key tackles down the stretch. We had good tackling by #’s 45 and 40 and a timely fumble recovery by #12. Congratulations to the Raiders Grey team for getting that first game under their belt!
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First Game of the Season: Raiders Bantam vs. Transcona Nationals, August 10
In the first half, Eastman Raiders William Cruise (#31) scored the first touchdown in the game, but the Raiders were unable to convert the touchdown. The defense were able to hold the nationals and the offense was again able to capitalize when Gabriel Funk (#91) received a 25 yard pass and ran 46 yards for the Raiders 2nd touchdown. Unfortunately the Raiders again were unable to convert. The Nationals game back and were able to score a touchdown but the Raiders defense were able to block the convert. The Raiders offense then responded with a 10 yard pass to William Cruise (#31) who then ran another 49 yards for the Raiders 3rd touchdown of the game. The Raiders were able to convert on their 3rd attempt of the game. At the end of the first half, the Raiders led the game with a score of 20 to 6.
The Nationals came out strong in the second half and opened the scoring with a touchdown but were unable to convert as the Raiders defense blocked the attempt. The Raiders offense had an unfortunate break when the Nationals were able to intercept the ball. The Raiders defense were able to hold the Nationals and gained possession. Each team took turns on possessing the ball but were unable to capitalize until the Raiders completed a 10 yard pass to Jack Lenchyshyn (#32) who then ran the ball to the Nationals 8 yard line allowing the Raiders to follow in with a quarter back sneak by Austin Buhler (#12) up the middle for the Raiders 4th Touchdown. The Raiders were able to convert. The Nationals did not back down easy as they came back with another Touchdown but again were unable to convert as the Raiders defense blocked the punt. The Raiders offense then made a sequence of running plays allowing the Raiders to score their 5th touchdown of the game complete with a good conversion. The Nationals responded promptly by then running the kick-off return for their 4th touchdown of the game and were able to convert their 4th attempt. The Raiders offense responded with a quarter back sneak by Austin Buhler (#12) who scored the Raiders 6th touchdown. The Raiders completed the conversion and ended the game with a score of 44 to 26. A great effort.
First Game of the Season: Crunchers Teal vs. Valour Patriots, August 11
The game began big with a kick return for a touch down in the very first play, made by Cazden. We didn’t get the convert, though. Valour came back with a touchdown on their first possession, followed by a convert. Mikka pushed through his own teammates to get our first first down. Jerome came in for a big tackle pushing back the line of scrimmage 8 yards. Raiders tried a beatutiful fake by Kean, and a pass by Asher to Mikka, twice in a row. We complete one for a gain of 7. After half time, a forced fumble by our defense is recovered Gavin. Pass rushers pushed through the offensive line 3 times in the game. Mikka carried the ball for 15 yards for a 1st down, bowling over several Patriots along the way. Completed throwing play for 5 yards. Our defense forced offense into end zone for a safety. A good game by all; some great playing by the Raiders.
First Game of the Season: Atom Raiders Black vs. St.James Rods, August 11
In the first quarter, the Raiders #22 Logan Kraus kicked off with no return by the Rods. 2nd down #86 for Rods attempts throw as #22 Logan Kraus blocks the throw. 3rd down Rods turnover on downs making it Raiders ball. 1st down #60 Teddy Neufled carries the ball on a good run for a 1st down. The offence rushes for yards with #21 Cole Rickey, a catch by #50 Payton Esau from # 9 Sawyer Thiessen. This leads to a touchdown by #9 Sawyer Thiessen, with the extra point carried across the line by #21 Cole Rickey. With 8:05 on the clock the Raiders Kick a short one, the Rods fumble the ball and Raiders recover it on the 50 yard line. The offence rush the ball as #60 Teddy Neufeld crosses the end zone, with flags on the play the raiders reset with a 2nd and 15. A few short carries and a QB sneak brings a huge 40 yard touchdown by # 9 Sawyer Thieesen, and the extra point is good with a throw from #9 Sawyer Thieesen to # 50 Payton Esau. Raiders kick with Rods # 26 picking up the ball, huge tackle by raiders # 16 Anthony Flaming at the 45. The defense only allow a few yards and no 1st downs as Raiders receive the ball turnover on downs. With 3:52 on the clock its the Raiders ball on the 50. 1st down carry by # 60 Teddy Neufeld adds another touchdown and six more points on the scoreboard, and the extra point is good on a carry, Raiders kick once again. #16 Anthony Fleming recovers the ball and the offence is brought on the field. Ball is on the 45, #9 Sawyer Thiessen carries the ball for a 50 yard run into the end zone for a touchdown. Extra point attempt is no good as the carry is stopped by the rods Raiders kick, once again raiders recover the ball as the rods struggle with their defence. A few short gains by the Raiders offence as this ends the quarter
In the second quarter the Raiders control the ball for a 3 minutes on the clock and handoff to # 21 Cole Rickey touchdown Raiders with the extra point carry for #60 Teddy Neufeld. Raiders Kick a short one. Huge tackle by #93 Cameron Toews-Brindle and #63 Dylan Fleming on third down turns ball back to raiders offence. 1st down #24 Aidan Avanthay carries the ball for 55 yards Touchdown! Extra point carry by # 38 Mason Esau, and the clock is ticking with no stopping this Raiders Offence! Raiders kick, and Rods attempt 3 downs and can not move the ball. Raiders defense push back the offence for loss of yards. At 1:25 Raiders ball on turnover of downs #38 Mason Esau carries for another touchdown Raiders, and the extra point is thrown with # 9 Sawyer Thiessen catching #50 Payton Esau’s throw
After halftime, the Rods kick the ball to start the second half, and Raiders control the field for six minutes on the clock. Touchdown for # 38 Mason Esau from a perfect throw from # 50 Payton Esau. A nice run into the end zone for the extra point by # 4 Bryson Friesen. The raiders kick with a short possession by the Rods and turn it over on downs to the Raiders. With 2:12 on the clock left in the third quarter, and the ball on the 45 yard line, Raiders make a couple quick first downs. With :22 seconds on the clock, Raiders run a reverse and #38 Mason Esau runs into the end zone for another Raiders touchdown. The extra point kick attempt is no good. This ends the 3rd quarter.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Raiders kick. #84 of the Rods picks up the ball, and is crushed by #4 Bryson Friesen and recovers the ball. Raiders use 2 downs with short gains and losses, third down creates a fumble and Rods end up with the ball. At 9:28 left in the game the Rods do not have enough players to complete the game and forfeit. Final Score 30-0
Atom Black Transcona Pre-Season Tournament, July 27-28
The Transcona pre-season tournament was a fun start to our 2013 season! The players on the Atom Black team have already proven that they have the commitment, stamina and great attitude necessary to have a very successful season. Players played on both sides of the ball, in various positions and still kept the TD scale tipped to the Raider side, only allowing 2 TDs to be scored against them the whole weekend. The coaches are very proud of the effort put into every play, both by the veterans and the rookies. There were plenty of great runs and kicks, good blocking, and crunching tackles. In fact, it is difficult to record all the tremendous plays that were executed which gave the spectators lots to cheer about. Great work, everyone! There were a few players acknowledged for their offensive and defensive performances….
Game 1 – offense – Dylan Fleming #63, defense – Aiden Brindle #67
Game 2 – offense – Teddy Neufeld #60, defense – Cameron Toews-Brindle #93
Game 3 – offense – Alexander Kornelson #66, defense – Cole Rickey #21
Congratulations Atom Black for a fantastic tournament! We look forward to a great season!
The Raiders Atom Black took on the Transcona Nationals Maroon team early Saturday morning. However, the early morning didn’t seem to be a problem for the Raiders as they not only scored numerous touchdowns, but kept the Nationals to 2 first downs the entire game. The Raiders’ first touchdown was run into the end zone by rookie Bryson Friesen #4. The defense spent a short time on the field with their great tackling led by Anthony Flaming #16. Mason Esau #38 scored our second touchdown by a great kick return and #2 Mareanna Magonya ran into the end zone to score the convert. We ended the first half with #24 Aidan Avanthay carrying the ball to score another TD.
The second half of the game was just as strong, keeping the Nationals out of the red zone with some great tackling and effective blocking done by the O-line. #67 Aiden Brindle had an amazing QB sack to bring the offense back on the field. But what about that slippery #63 Dylan Fleming! Great spin moves and some big tenacity saw him carry the ball in for another Raider Touchdown.
Midget Stroppa Cup Results, July 26
The Raiders Midget team took the field for the first time this year on Friday night to unveil the 2013 edition of the team in the 3rd annual Stroppa Cup against the Greendell Falcons. The Raiders and Falcons each split wins in the two previous meetings, with the Falcons winning the inaugural game, and the Raiders taking the Cup home last season.
The Raiders opened the scoring early, on their first offensive play of the game Raiders QB Braden Saindon (#18) hit receiver Javon Chomini (#82) on a pass who then broke a tackle to break free and score on a 60 yard TD reception to give the Raiders a 7-0 lead. The Falcons would answer back right away as Bryce LeBlanc would break off an 85 yard kick return to make it 7 – 7. The Falcons would strike again on a deep passing play to take the lead making it 14 – 7 for the Falcons. The Raiders offense was able to get close enough to set Raiders kicker Leo Sawatzky (#10) up with a short field goal attempt to cut the lead to 4, making it 14 – 10. The Falcons would strike again on the following play as Bryce LeBlanc would record his second kick return for a TD to increase the Falcons lead 21 – 10. The Falcons would add another rushing TD from Daniel Norris but would miss the convert, pushing the score to 27 – 10 and taking a three score lead over the Raiders. The Raiders defense was the first to respond as rookie linebacker Colin Wiebe made his first interception of the year, and then follow it with a 60 yard return to bring the Raiders back within 10, making the score 27 – 17. Later in the 2nd quarter the Raiders offense would get back on track, and Raiders QB Braden Saindon would hit receiver Ryan Simard (#88) in the endzone for a 15 yard TD pass that cut into the lead even more, making the score 27 – 24. In the final minutes of the half, Saindon would find rookie receiver Josh Peters (#22) deep down field, as Peters made a great leaping catch for 25 yards, which set the Raiders offense up on the Falcons 5 yard line. Shortly after Raiders Running Back Patrick Bissonnette (#1) would punch it through, and the Raiders comeback was complete as they re-took the lead, 31 – 27. But on the ensuing kickoff, the Falcons special teams would strike again, and this time it was Derain Stremble taking the return to the house to give the Falcons a 34 – 31 lead at half time.
In the 3rd quarter Raiders Safety Zack Hazelhurst (#28) would record his second major punt return of the night, breaking off a 55 yard punt return. That return would eventually lead to Raiders Running Back Patrick Bissonnette recording his second rushing TD of the night, and the Raiders would once again reclaim the lead. The Raiders would also add another field goal from Leo Sawatzky before the Falcons would record a TD to cut into the lead. The Raiders would add TD and a two point conversion to ensure a 10 point lead and would then go on to hold that lead as the Raiders would come back to win the game 50 – 40 in a high scoring game. With the win the Raiders keep the Stroppa Cup in Steinbach for another year.
The Raiders will now go to work preparing for their Home Opener and Season Opener on August 10th when they host the Interlake Thunder, kickoff time for that game is set for 11:30 am.
SEPTEMBER 29 BANTAMS VS TRANSCONA NATIONALS
Transcona turnovers turned into Teal and Black touchdowns on an unseasonably warm September Saturday at AD Penner.
The Raiders would start the ball rolling on a string of fumbles in their opening drive. The ball began to bounce Eastmans way after Tyler Neufeld took a handoff up the middle for the opening touchdown. Lucky Thiessen would scoop up a Nationals fumble and set up a 22 yard touchdown toss to TJ Sawatzky with 2:54 left in first quarter. On the ensuing kick off, Transcona would take the return into the endzone. With the Raiders deep in their own end, an interception with 7 minutes left in the half would allow Transcona to tie the game at 14-14.
The Nationals next drive began after a Raiders fumble, the seventh of the game between the two teams. The Raiders defence were able to hold on third down giving their offence a chance to get back on the field. Eastman’s offence sputtered but Patrick Maendal would keep the drive alive with a fake punt and run for 30 yards. Tyler Neufeld would finish off the scoring in the first half with a 15 yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining.
The Nationals would open the second half with a touchdown which was immediately answered by the Raiders as Patrick Maendel took the kickoff back 84 yards for the score. TJ Will, who moved from offence in the first half to defence in the second, would return a Nationals punt out of the endzone to save the rouge, stepping out of bounds at the Raiders 15. The decision to move Will to the other side of the ball seemed to be the right one as he picked off the Transcona quarterback with 11 minutes left in the game.
Patrick Maendal would push the ball into the endzone, taking it up the middle from the two yard line. The Raiders were able to recover the kick off and the momentum clearly shifted to the Eastman side. The Raiders would have a field goal attempt blocked but then forced another fumble to take over on the Nationals 30 yard line. Maendal would take the ball 20 yards to put the Raiders up 43-22.
The game would end on a controversial play call with just seconds left and the Raiders again in the Nationals redzone, instead of kneeling in victory formation, Eastman would take a direct snap in field goal formation and add to their score with no time left on the clock. With a play to the final whistle attitude, the Raiders now prepare for the first round of playoffs
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RAIDERS VS PATRIOTS SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
Raiders at Patriots
The strong Valour run game would prove to be too much for a normally stingy Eastman defence as they dropped the decision on a chilly Saturday morning.
It was obvious from the first few plays of the game that the wind would be a factor. The opening Patriot kick-off sailed through the endzone. Then on the first play of the Raiders drive, they turned the ball over just to get it back immediately intercepting a first down Patriot pass.
The Valour punt returner took a Raiders kick into the wind for a touchdown to go up 17-0 in the first quarter.
Raiders first sustained drive came in the second quarter but stopped short when Patrick Maendal fumbled giving the ball back to the opposition.
The solid running by Patriots number 86 would keep their offence on the field for much of the first half. A Riley Doerksen interception after a 58 yard Tyler Neufeld wind-aided punt was one of the highlights before halftime with Valour up 23-0.
The Patriots were first to score in the second half with the ensuing convert shattering a window in the community centre. After a struggling offence came up short of first down yardage, Eastmans Maendal picked up an errant snap on the punt and scampered 62 yards for the Raiders first score of the game.
With Valour lined up 15 yards off the ensuing kickoff, Tyler Wiebe picked up the short kick to get the ball back into Raider hands. They were able to move the ball along the ground but stalled as soon as they went to pass plays. A touchdown pass to Eastman number 13 TJ Sawatzky opened the fourth quarter scoring but would not be enough to catch a Patriot offence who had built an early lead.
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