It was cold…
But spirits were high as the Titans stepped off the bus for the South Final on Saturday.
The Titans faced a challenging commute just to get to Claresholm to take on Willow Creek for a chance at the provincial final this week.
Gage Berdahl makes his move versus Willow Creek as the Titans went on to capture a spot in the provincial championship this Saturday in Calgary.
Coach Ken Fournier said this may have been the worst conditions the team has played in but they were undaunted.
Right off the kick off, Allan Lister stripped the ball and Joey Samoleski jumped on it for the first touchdown of the game.
The Titans kept up the pressure. Aiden Enns was running right through the middle and chipped away 5 yards at a time. Spencer Fournier had in the area of 200 yards on the ground as he ran in three touchdowns, and Josh Weeteringen ran in the final touchdown for the team.
Having sat most of the season with a broken leg, it was a boost for the team and Weeteringen’s confidence as the Titans went on to a 39-19 win, and a berth in the final this weekend.
Coach Fournier said the team has never taken it for granted that they would wind up in the final, they earned it every step of the way.
“These players in the last three years have had their ups and downs,” said Fournier. “They showed a lot of character to learn how to respond and that is why they are in the final on Saturday.”
Josh Weeteringen finds a hole in the Willow Creek defense as the Titans win 39-19 and earn a spot in the provincial championship this Saturday in Calgary.
The team is prepared. With Weeteringen back in the line-up, as well a Ben Huculak, who has missed the bulk of the season with injuries, the Titans are looking to go all the way.
They will be facing the Holy Rosary Raiders from Lloydmintser, who defeated the Cold Lake Royals 35-15.
Fournier said he has had a look at the Raiders and says they have a strong passing game.
“They can definitely move the ball through the air. We have to be sharp on defense and do the best we can,” said Fournier.
For only the third time this season the Titans will be wearing their black home uniforms as they take on Holy Rosary at Shouldice Park in Calgary at 2 p.m. Saturday.
