The Regina Thunder fell to the Okanagan Sun in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) semi-finals – as it attempted to secure a chance at the national title.
The two sides met at 1 p.m. Sunday on Leibel Field in Regina.
The Sun took control early. Nearly stalled at third and goal, the team was able to run in its first touchdown six minutes into play.
Despite several valiant attempts, the Thunder would stay off the scoreboard until the second quarter.
Running back Sadik Sadik would drive the ball in to tie the game with 12:47 left in the quarter.
Immediately following the score, the Thunder would have some issues getting the punt off. After several attempts, the kick would reach the Sun’s endzone.
The Sun surrendered the extra point to make the contest 8-7 Thunder.
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