Last Friday night, the Lloydminster Barons Seniors boys football team hosted the Bethlehem Catholic High School Stars of Saskatoon at Armstrong Field.
The Stars bested the Barons 15-7 in a tight game.
Bethlehem was first on the scoreboard with just under six remaining in the first half.
Hungry for redemption, the Barons returned after halftime and tied the game.
After a couple of interceptions on both sides of the ball, the Stars were up 8-7 after a single point on a punt with 10 minutes to go.
An additional touchdown by the Stars sealed the deal for a 15-7 final.
Barons head coach, Kieran Link, said despite the loss, there was a lot to like about Friday’s game.
“I thought the effort from the boys was there in all phases,” he said.
“I thought the defence played really well. They forced three turnovers, which was great.”
Link’s highlights included interceptions by Tylan Trachuk and Morgan Hebert, and a fumble recovery by Julian Tepper.
“Mattias Larsson and Tepper played really well on the defensive line,” said Link. “We had a bunch of Grade 12 guys really contributing.”
With three league games to go before playoffs, there’s a sense of urgency in the Barons’ locker room.
Barons’ future action
“All of our goals are in front of us right now,” said Link.
The Barons face North Battleford on the road this Thursday Sept. 26 before hosting Carlton Comprehensive High School and St. Mary’s High School of Prince Albert.
“We’re going to have three competitive football games coming up and it’s up to us to improve as coaches and players, and get better every week to get into the playoffs.”
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