The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Junior Barons home-opener did not go as hoped at Armstrong Field.
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The Babineau Warriors came to town on Sept. 6 with a distinctive size advantage over the home squad. Barons head coach Cole Bloxam knew they were up for a challenge.
“The teams that come out of Saskatoon will always be a challenge for us,” said Bloxam, noting they’re usually bigger, stronger, faster and have more players on the roster than his squad.
Although the Warriors jumped to a 41-0 lead early in the third quarter, the Barons successfully shut down their opponents for the last 25 minutes of the game.
“We have lots to work on,” said Bloxam. “It’s a learning curve. We have two weeks to practise and get better.”
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The Junior Barons take on the Clavet Cougars on the road on Sept. 14 before hosting the Ledingham Steelers on Sept. 27.
