Saskatoon Hilltops Daltan Urban celebrates his touchdown with receiver Tiernan Braun against the Winnipeg Rifles in CJFL action at SMF Field. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Sunday, September 15, 2024.Photo by Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

First place on the line as Saskatoon Hilltops host provincial rival Regina Thunder

With first place on the line, the Saskatoon Hilltops host the provincial rival Regina Thunder on Saturday night.

by · Saskatoon StarPhoenix

As far as junior football rivalries go, there’s nothing better.

With first place on the line, the Saskatoon Hilltops host the provincial rival Regina Thunder on Saturday night.

Game-time is 7 p.m. at SMF Field in the Gordie Howe Sports Complex.

Here are five things to know about Saturday’s Prairie Football Conference clash:

1.     BATTLE FOR FIRST

The undefeated Toppers can clinch first place in the Canadian Junior Football League’s PFC with a win Saturday.

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