The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 23, 2021 – Page 26
Peewee Buffaloes win championship By Murray Green
The Camrose Buffaloes peewee team captured the Capital District Minor Football Association championship trophy. The Camrose Buffaloes Peewee team finished off their season by going undefeated and took their divisional championship on Sunday at Johnny Bright Stadium in Edmonton. The peewee squad defeated the Wetaskiwin Warriors by a score of 61-8. “Seven touchdowns were scored by a multitude of players on a snowy turf field. Defensively, the Buffaloes only gave up four touchdowns all season. Offensively, they averaged over 50 points per game. Congratulations, team, on an unreal season,” said coach Brad Berger. The bantam team fell just short against the Fort Saskatchewan Falcons. “Not the end to a great year that we were looking for, but the players worked hard and I have never been more proud of a team I have coached. We have been a very strong-throwing team and had problems completing the pass on Sunday due to more snow than anticipated. The Falcons are a great team, and we knew going in it was going to be a battle, and we just didn’t click on Sunday enough to shut down their quarterback running game. But watching this group of players get us to the final was an experience I was
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The peewee Buffaloes went undefeated in football, including a 61-8 victory in the championship game on a snowy field in Edmonton. They took on their rival team from Wetaskiwin in the final.
glad I was a part of,” said coach Troy Christie. The Capital District Minor Football Association hands out awards following each season. “I am proud to announce that our peewee team was awarded the Peewee Mills Division Offensive Team of the Year, Defensive Team of the Year, and Coach of the Year was awarded to Brad Berger,” said Buffaloes president Kim Kienitz.
“The 2021 season is over, and we are already gearing up for next year. We are excited to be part of the CDMFA Spring Flag Football season that will run in late spring 2022. The Spring Flag season will be open to all youth ages eight to 14. This is a great opportunity for both experienced players to hone their skills, and for new players who either want to learn about foot-
ball, or to participate in a non-contact sport,” Kim added. More information will be posted on the website and social media in the new year. Fall 2022 will once again have a full lineup of tackle teams for youth aged eight to 15, as well as the return of the Novice Flag division for six- to eight-year-olds. “We are looking for volunteers to expand our
coaching base at all age groups for tackle and flag teams. No previous experience is required. There is also a need for officials for our atom division. Coaching clinics and official training courses will be offered in the new year.” For more information, watch the Buffaloes website and social media or contact them at president@ camrosebuffaloes.com.
Lady Vikings sweep in basketball, volleyball By Murray Green
Concordia Thunder scored two first-period goals and played with flawless defense for the rest of the game to hang onto a 2-1 lead until the last minute of play, when they added two empty-net tallies against
the Augustana Vikings on November 12. The Thunder special teams made the difference as the first goal was shorthanded and the second was on a power play. In between, Jordan Mish netted the first Vikings goal of the year.
Former Camrose Kodiaks goalie and current Thunder netminder Griffin Bowerman used his experience in the Encana Arena to stop 26 of 27 shots to record the victory. Vikings goalie Daniel Moody turned away 30 of the 32 shots he faced.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Vikings goalie Daniel Moody makes a save, while the Thunder surrounds the net in the first game of the season.
Augustana hosts the NAIT Ooks on December 3 at 7:30 p.m., and Concordia Thunder on December 5 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Centre for the next home games. Basketball
The Vikings women’s basketball team defeated the Grande Prairie Wolves in two straight games to start the season on a sweet note. Augustana won 80-42 in Camrose on November 12, and 84-59 in Grande Prairie on November 14. Tegan MacKinnon led the Vikings with 12 points, and Katie Ballhorn chipped in with 11 in the first match to lead the team. It was Lauren Cardinal who led the offence in the rematch with 15 points. Hannah Mitchell netted 12 points in support. On the men’s side, the Vikings split by winning 93-82 and losing 75-69. In the victory, Nathan Bowie started the season hot with 31 points. Nic Harder added 13 in support. It was Harder’s turn to lead in the rematch as he scored 21 points. Bowie was held to nine points.
The King’s Eagles will be in Camrose on December 3 for games at 6 and 8 p.m. Volleyball
The Vikings women’s team swept the Wolves 3-0 in both meetings on November 12 and 14. In the first match, Addison Wolosuk had nine kills, Sarah Dedrick recorded 29 assists, and Shae Boyes had six kills. Boyes led with 12 kills, Dedrick counted 22 assists, and Boyes chipped in with nine digs in the second outing. In men’s action, the Vikings won 3-0 and lost 3-1 to split the series. Evan Richard led the Vikings with 12 kills, Ben Linsley had 31 assists, and Richard chipped in with eight digs in the victory. Jonah Vander Leek earned 11 kills, Linsley counted 28 assists, and both Richard and Boris Kuljanin added six digs each. Augustana hosts Grande Prairie on December 5 in its next home games in women’s and men’s action at 6 and 8 p.m.
