Richard Froese
South Peace News
The High Prairie Renegades lost 33-20 to the Valleyview Hillside Cougars in both teams’ first game in the Alberta High School 9-a-Side Football League in Valleyview on Sept. 13.
Sage Chalifoux scored the Renegades’ first touchdown of the season.
Konnor Krystal then scored a touchdown on an interception and run.
He scored his second touchdown of the game, followed by a two-point conversion.
Rylan Roberts also scored an apparent touchdown but it was called back on a penalty.
Head coach Kristin Rich says the Renegades buckle down in the second half.
“The boys held the line, not allowing any more touchdowns from the Cougars in the second half,” Rich says.
“The coaching staff and the team have taken this as an amazing start and are looking forward to coming out even stronger as the season progresses.”
She noted several players who played strongly.
“We had great runs and tackles by Sage Chalifoux, Konnor Krystal, Kolten Krystal, Teagan Sheldon, Nevin Herr, Tyson Ladouceur, Logan Mohr, Hunter Mohr and Harlan Rotenburger – and they got lots of yardage,” Rich says.
“Our offensive line and defensive line were fierce and did all they could to give our quarterbacks Tyson Ladouceur and Konnor Krystal time to connect with our running backs and receivers, Louis Hallock, Trenton Wait Radstaak, Ryder Peters, Lorne Prince-Ladouceur, Benjamin Lasher, Darius Willier and Aaron Nygaard.”
Playing hard also brings injuries, she says.
“Unfortunately, we have one player out for the season,” Rich says.
“But others are on the mend and we will be ready for our next game.”
Upcoming, the Renegades visit the Peace River Pioneers on Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.
After that, the Renegades have just two games remaining.
High Prairie hosts the Edson Pacers on Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. and the Whitecourt Cats on Oct. 12 at noon.