First place and the all-important home field advantage for the 2025 CJFL playoffs will be on the line for the Regina Thunder as they host the Edmonton Wildcats on Sunday, October 12, at Leibel Field. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
To add to the day's excitement, the Thunder are hosting wiener dog races at halftime. Fans can also enjoy hot dogs for just $2 all afternoon.
The Thunder will also be recognizing all 2025 graduating players and their families.
“Coming off the bye week, our players know what is at stake in our final home game against the Edmonton Wildcats,” said Thunder head coach Scott MacAulay. “I believe in our guys and if we continue to maintain our focus and stay true to our game plan, we will have a good chance to win this weekend and earn homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.”
“We are very proud of our graduating players and all they have accomplished during their time with the Regina Thunder,” said Team President Murad Al-Katib. “This is an important day for them, and we are excited to share the spotlight with their families.”
Prior to the break, the Wildcats lost a 28-26 decision to the Winnipeg Rifles. The teams combined for 932 yards of offence during the game, mainly through the air.
Quarterback Marcos Solerto finished with 344 yards passing and one touchdown. Mekhi Tyrell had a nice game with 11 receptions for 160 yards and earned PFC Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
Players of the Week for Week 11
DB Jake Mayo – Regina Thunder
A 34-yard interception return for a touchdown with 2:44 left in the game from Jake Mayo helped the Regina Thunder move back into first place in the Conference.
The pick was his second of the game to complement his four tackles and one pass knockdown, giving him the best defensive performance of the week.
K/P Shawn Green – Regina Thunder
In a game where flipping the field was very important, Shawn Green played a significant role against Saskatoon.
Green had 11 punts, averaging 30.7 net yards and was in on two special teams tackles.
He also put points on the board, connecting on a 35-yard second-quarter field goal and nailing all three convert attempts.
Thunder Players to Watch This Week
Offence
#26 Peter Boersch – Running Back
• Leads the PFC in rushing with 1,117 yards on 156 carries. He also has 3 TDs
• The only 1,000-yard rusher in the PFC, heading into the final week of the season
• 26 carries for 310 yards and a touchdown in week 1
• Week 1 and Week 9 PFC Offensive Player of the Week
#8 Adam Mosher – Quarterback
• PFC top QB with 90.5 efficiency rating
• 83 of 154 for 1,108 yards
• PFC's best 10 touchdown passes
#81 Andrew Sweeney – Receiver
• Has 16 receptions for 271 yards and 2 TDs
#85 Ben Walz – Receiver
• 21 receptions for 232 yards and a touchdown
#2 Lucas DI Iorio – Receiver
• 21 receptions for 239 yards and 4 TD catches
#56 Caleb Barajas – Offensive Lineman
• Anchor on O-Line that has amassed league-best 2,877 net yards and allowed just four sacks
Defence
#51 Devin Baumann – Linebacker
• Has 88.5 defensive points – tops on the Thunder
• 24 defensive tackles, 6 ST tackles, and 3.5 TFLs, a blocked kick, a fumble return TD
#25 Owen Effa – Linebacker
• 14 defensive tackles, six assists, seven special team tackles and 2.5 TFLs
#52 Kenten Effa – Linebacker
• 29 defensive tackles, 10 assists and a pass knockdown for 78.5 defensive points
#3 Cooper Filazek – Defensive Back
• 25 defensive tackles, five assists, two tackles for losses, two pass knockdowns and three interceptions
• Week 9 Defensive Player of the Week
#23 Marcus Butz – Defensive Back
• Leads Thunder with four interceptions
• 17 defensive tackles and 2.5 TFLs
#39 Zach Cloutier – Linebacker
• Leads the PFC with three fumble recoveries
• 14 defensive tackles and four special team tackles
#9 Jake Mayo – Defensive Back
• Week #11 PFC Defensive Player of the Week
• Has three interceptions, including one for a touchdown
• 12 defensive tackles and four pass knockdowns
Special Teams
#7 Shawn Green – Kicker
• Has 17 field goals, 24 converts, and four singles on the season
• Leads the PFC with 79 points
• Week 2 and Week 11 PFC Special Team Player of the Week
#34 Jakeb Cortus
• Leads team with 10 punt returns for 99 yards
#1 Carter Ashman
• Has 146 kickoff return yards and 89 punt return yards
• Picked up 425 rushing yards and 5 TDs on 59 carries
• Has five rushing touchdowns
#20 Jackson Ashman
• Leads Thunder with six kickoff returns for 285 yards, including a 102-yard TD vs Winnipeg
• Week 10 Special Team Player of the Week
Team Stats
- The Thunder defence has only allowed its opponents 114 first downs and 135 points in seven games
- Regina is second in the league with 239 points scored
- Overall, the team is +12 in turnovers – that includes 13 interceptions
- The offence has only given up four sacks this season, while the defence has 10 sacks
