JV Sabres triumphant again
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The SRSS JV Sabres, in their home opener Wednesday in Steinbach, rolled to a 31-21 victory over the Sisler Spartans. The Sabres are now 2-0 in their inaugural season in the Winnipeg Junior Varsity High School Football League.
SRSS, who led 17-7 at the half, never trailed in the game in another strong effort by the first-year Sabres.
The two teams traded touchdowns in the first quarter, with the Sabres striking first on a long run play by Avery Penner. The Sabres built up the 10-point lead in the second on a 25-yard field goal and a 48-yard touchdown strike from Austin Dueck to Teg Peters.
Dueck threw two more touchdowns passes in the second half, both to Jason Martens, who caught four passes on the day for 97 yards and two touchdowns.
Dueck had a very effective day running the offence for the Sabres as he was 9-for-15 for 145 yards and three touchdowns.
The run game was a powerful tool for the Sabres in the victory as Avery Penner lugged the 12 ball 12 times for 111 yards and a touchdown and Christian Ginter had 10 carries for 53 yards.
The defensive dozen also did their part, led by the trio of Jayden Pozniak, Reece Knelsen and Skyler Wilkinson, who combined for 16 tackles. Wilkinson also had a quarterback sack.
The Sabres now have a week off and will return to the field Oct. 4 in Steinbach as they will face the Oak Park Raiders at 4:30 p.m. at A.D. Penner Park.