A pair of undefeated football powerhouses faced off at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday in the Canadian Junior Football League Championship, with the Okanagan Sun taking the lead.
The Regina Thunder (8-0) and Okanagan Sun (10-0) were among the league’s three undefeated teams at the end of the regular season, with the Sun eliminating the St. Clair Saints (8-0) in Canadian Championship. Bowl semi-final.
But the Thunder’s streak ended with a narrow 21-19 loss to the Sun in their title fight.
The two teams faced off in freezing weather, with temperatures at -14°C with the wind up to -20°C.
And we are the 2022 LCJF CANADIAN CHAMPIONS!! We are bringing home our 3rd Canadian 🏆!
21-17 FINAL SCORE. Great job by players, coaches, coaching staff and support staff.
After a scoreless first quarter, the Thunder started the second quarter strong, adding 15 points and nearly holding the Sun scoreless in the first half.
Late in the second quarter, the Sun managed to score a touchdown and cut the lead to eight heading into the second half.
That’s when the Sun kicked into high gear, allowing the Thunder just four points while adding another 14 points to win the Canadian Bowl title.
The Thunder have not won a national championship since their first in 2013, while the Sun managed to add a third title after more than two decades following championship wins in 1988 and 2000.
“Coffeeaholic. Lifelong alcohol fanatic. Typical travel expert. Prone to fits of apathy. Internet trailblazer.”