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2006 Manitoba football champions

October 29, 2006
WINNIPEG - The 2006 minor football season came to a close this weekend, with league championship games being played at the Canad Inns Stadium on October 28 & 29. At the end of it all, here are your 2006 Manitoba minor football champions:

● Midget champion: North Winnipeg Nomads (defeated St Vital Mustangs, 17-14)
● Bantam Champion: Crescentwood Grizzlies (defeated North Winnipeg Nomads, 15-6)
● Minor Bantam Champion: Fort Garry Lions (defeated Charleswood Broncos, 43-8)
● Peewee Champion: St Vital Mustangs Red (defeated Fort Garry Lions, 22-6)
● Atom Champion: St Vital Mustangs White (defeated North Winnipeg Nomads East, 27-7)

EastmanRaiders.com would like to congratulate all of the new champions. We also look forward to the 2007 season. Hopefully, a year from now, we might see an Eastman Raiders team making a run for the title!

Championship match-ups have been set

October 26, 2006
It has been an exciting season around the league, and now the 2006 Championship Weekend has finally arrived (Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29.) Here are the match-ups which will determine the champion in each of the minor football leagues:

● Midget: North Winnipeg Nomads (7-1) vs St Vital Mustangs (6-2)
● Bantam: North Winnipeg Nomads (7-0-1) vs Crescentwood Grizzlies (7-1)
● Minor Bantam: Charleswood Broncos (8-0) vs Fort Garry Lions (7-1)
● Peewee: St Vital Mustangs Red (8-0) vs Fort Garry Lions (7-1)
● Atom: St Vital Mustangs White (7-1) vs North Winnipeg Nomads East (7-0-1)

Both of our two Eastman Raiders Terminator teams will be taking part in the non-competitive round-robin tournament on Saturday morning. For more information about Championship Weekend, including the daily game schedule, please see the Football Manitoba website.

Letter of thanks

October 22, 2006
STEINBACH - Here is an open letter, received from the parents of a Raiders player who was injured yesturday during the Peewee playoff game verses the St Vital Mustangs:

On Saturday, October 21, 2006, our son Brandon Watchorn, quarterback for the PeeWee Raiders, went down in the 2nd quarter, with what looked to be a serious neck or back injury. (He was face down and did not move.)

We just want to say a big thank you to: Raider coaching staff and trainers for their quick actions and care, the Mustangs trainers for their concern and offers to help, the trained nurse (sorry we did not get your name) who happened to be at the game -- you went out of your way to help, the entire ambulance and first responders staff for reassuring us and taking all necessary precautions, the entire staff at the Children’s Hospital, all other parents, friends and family for their support and prayers, and the entire PeeWee team who showed patience and concern.

Brandon suffered severe whiplash and is in a soft brace but thankfully should fully recover. Sometimes it takes a scare like this to realize how we sometimes take life and health for granted. An accident can happen anywhere, on the field, off the field, or anywhere else so remember always be thankful and live everyday to the fullest.

Sincerely,
Kevin and Lisa Peters

Peewee Raiders battle injuries in playoff loss

October 21, 2006
ST VITAL - The Peewee Raiders were knocked out of the playoffs today, with a 32-0 loss to the St Vital Mustangs Red team. It was a game that may be remembered for all the wrong reasons. The Mustangs were on the scoreboard, leading 12-0, with just seven minutes remaining in the 2nd quarter. The Raiders had the ball and ran a quarterback sweep to the left. During the play, two Raiders players received serious injuries which resulted in a lengthy game delay while paramedics attended to the players at the side of the field. Two ambulances arrived on scene and both injured players were taken to the hospital for further treatment. When play resumed, our team did the best they could, in spite of the trauma of the sirens, but they couldn't keep pace with the stronger Mustangs team. EastmanRaiders.com would like to wish a speedy recovery to the injured players, and would also like to thank the entire Peewee team for entertaining the fans with some great football action this past season.

Terminator round-robin tournament

October 20, 2006
WINNIPEG - The Terminator Non-Competitive Round-Robin schedule was posted on the Football Manitoba website earlier today. The tournament will be held at the Canad Inns Stadium on Saturday, October 28, as part of the 2006 Championship Weekend. Both Eastman Raiders Terminator teams will take part in the event. Raiders Grey will play games against Crescentwood Grizzlies Black and Fort Garry Lions Blue. Raiders Teal will take on the Eastside Eagles Blue and Charleswood Broncos Gold. Please see the schedule page for more detailed game information. There will be an admission fee to attend this event.

3,000 visitors to Raiders website

October 19, 2006
STEINBACH - This site was viewed by its 3,000th visitor today. During the month of October, we've been hosting an average of 65 visitors every day! Thank you for making the Eastman Raiders Fooball website a huge success.

New downloads

October 17, 2006
More desktop wallpaper images (and a few other goodies) have recently been posted on the downloads page. Enjoy!

Peewee playoff schedule

October 15, 2006
STEINBACH - The next round of the Peewee playoff schedule has been posted. As predicted, the Eastman Raiders (6-2-0) will take on the undefeated St Vital Mustangs Red (8-0-0). The game will be played in St Vital on Saturday, October 21 at 12:30pm. (See the locations page for a map to their field.) The winner of this game will go on to play in the Peewee Saturday division final on October 24 or 25 at the Canad Inns Stadium. The Peewee overall championship will be held on October 29 at the same venue. Back on August 27, in their only previous meeting this season, the Mustangs Red shut-out the Raiders by a score of 29-0.

Midget Raiders lose playoff game in Canad Inns Stadium

October 15, 2006
WINNIPEG - The Midget Raiders faced the 1st place North Winnipeg Nomads in playoff action at the Canad Inns Stadium today. It was a festive atmosphere in the seats, with fans determined to enjoy the spectacle. Some people brought home-made signs, while others had horns, bells, or other types of noise-makers. The stadium had music playing during the pre-game warm-ups and there was a special announce crew on hand to broadcast the play over the public address system. The players seemed really excited as they stepped onto the field, perhaps entertaining thoughts of one day playing in the the CFL. Unfortunately, the game got off to a rocky start for the Raiders. Their opening kick-off was returned for a Nomads touchdown. A few minutes later, the Raiders first punt was also returned for another Nomads major, placing the Raiders into a 13-0 deficit with the Nomads offense yet to run a single play. With the game quickly slipping out of reach, the Raiders did manage a few impressive drives, however they were always shut down before reaching paydirt. In the end, the Nomads won by a final score of 42-0 to move on to the Midget Football League of Manitoba (MFLM) finals on October 28. For the Raiders, the loss marks the end of their 2006 season. Congratulations Raiders, you provided plenty of exciting football action for the fans this season! To say "thanks" the editor of EastmanRaiders.com has put together a feature photo gallery of todays playoff action at the stadium...

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Atom Grey Raiders eliminated by Nomads

October 15, 2006 - by Jacqueline Letkeman
NORTH WINNIPEG - The Nomads North Atom team has defeated Raiders Grey by a score of 46-26 in their Atom playoff game this afternoon. The Raiders played a very hard game against the Nomads but couldn't quite pull off a win. One thing is certain, the team never gave up! In spite of a number of injuries, they hobbled out onto the field to finish the game. Great job Atom Grey! Brock Letkeman (6) scored two touchdowns, while Patrick Bissonnette (21) and Thomas Lenchyshyn (14) scored one touchdown each.

Peewee Raiders win first playoff game

October 14, 2006
STEINBACH - The Peewee Raiders hosted the St James Rods on Saturday afternoon, for their first playoff game of the 2006 post-season. The opening half was mostly played near mid-field, as the two teams battled for position. The Raiders finally hit the scoreboard late in the second quarter, when Eastman quarterback Brandon Watchorn (23) connected on a touchdown strike to receiver Hayden Hiebert (15). In the second half, the Raiders defense did a great job of shutting down the Rods offense. Highlights included an interception by Waldie Penner (19), and strong pressure by Jaylen Plett (98) who forced a Rods fumble which was recovered in the end-zone by Taylor Fast (44) for a Raiders touchdown. Derrick Plett (12) also played a great game, using his agility to maneuver quickly all over the field. In the fourth quarter, receiver Alex Gagnon (4) caught a beautiful pass from Watchorn, for the Raiders third touchdown of the game. The final score was Eastman 20, St James 0. The Raiders will advance to the next round of the playoffs, possibly a matchup against the St Vital Mustangs Red. Check back for schedule information, which will be posted as it becomes available.

Post-season play for both Raiders Terminator teams

October 12, 2006
STEINBACH - Although the Terminator league does not officially track game standings, there will be post-season games for both of our Raiders Terminator teams. Our Terminator Teal Raiders team will visit the St Vital Mustangs on Saturday, October 14, at 9:00am, while the Terminator Grey Raiders will visit the St Vital Mustangs on Sunday, October 15, at 9:00am.

Midget Raiders to play Nomads at Canad Inns Stadium

October 10, 2006
STEINBACH - The Eastman Raiders Midget football team finished the regular season ranked 4th out of 6 teams in the Midget league. The Raiders (3-5-0) will take on the 1st place North Winnipeg Nomads (7-1-0) in a semi-final playoff game to be held at the Canad Inns Stadium (Blue Bombers Stadium) on Sunday, October 15, at 11:00am. Due to the cost of the venue, there will be an admission fee to attend this game. Tickets will be $3, available at the gate.

Playoff update

October 9, 2006
STEINBACH - As the teams anxiously await their first playoff matchups, early indications are that the Peewee Raiders (6-2-0) will host the St James Rods (4-4-0) on Saturday, October 14. The game would be the second in a row between the two teams. It is also likely that the Atom Grey Raiders (3-4-1) will visit the North Winnipeg Nomads North (6-2-0) for their first playoff game on Sunday, October 15. The final midget standings have not yet been posted, however it looks like the Midget Raiders (3-5-0) have qualified for the playoffs. The Bantam Raiders and the Atom Teal Raiders failed to qualify for post season play. (This information is tentative and subject to change. Please check this site for the latest playoff information.)

Midget Raiders win big on Thanksgiving Day

October 9, 2006
STEINBACH - For the second week in a row, the Midget Raiders squared off against the Transcona Nationals. In the first half, the two teams alternated scoring, until the Nationals took the lead, 15-13, when the Raiders gave up a safety with less than a minute remaining before half-time. The Raiders defense came alive in the second half, and completely shut down the Nationals offense, holding them scoreless for the remainder of the game. Meanwhile, quarterback Braeden Martens (19) had no trouble finding his receivers, connecting on numerous long passing plays as he picked apart the Nationals secondary. Receiver Nick Watchorn (28) had another strong performance, scoring three touchdowns for the Raiders. Luke Ducharme (31) and Stephane Pilloud (30) also contributed majors for the Raiders. Final score was 39-15 for Eastman. The Raiders now await the outcome of today's game between St Vital Mustangs and the St James Rods. A loss by the Rods would guarantee a playoff berth for the Raiders.

Season over for Bantam Raiders

October 8, 2006 - by Jacqueline Letkeman
ST JAMES - The Bantam Raiders were on the road for their final game of the season, a matchup against the St James Rods. The Raiders defense played hard, but the offense just couldn't move the ball into the St James end-zone. The final score was 24-1 for the Rods. The Bantam Raiders are eliminated from playoff contention and finish the 2006 season with a record of 1 win and 7 losses.

Peewee Raiders finish 3rd in league standings

October 8, 2006
ST JAMES - The Peewee Raiders closed out their regular season with a 24-1 victory over the St James Rods. This was the 4th win in a row by the Raiders, earning them 3rd place in the Peewee Saturday league. Raider touchdowns were scored by Dillon Konrad (14), Foster Martens (21), and Alex Paquette (52). Other highlights included a saftey by Jared Botham (73), and 2 converts earned by Micheal Harder (92). The team will now await confirmation of their first playoff opponent, however it seems likely to be a rematch against the St James Rods, who finished 6th in the league standings.

Atom Teal Raiders fall short of playoff contention

October 8, 2006 - by Bridget Riley
ST JAMES - On October 8, the Raiders paid a visit to the St James Rods. It was a really cold morning, but the team still played well despite the temperature. Marc Kirouac had a couple of long runs, and scored 2 touchdowns. Cody Erickson had 4 touchdowns. But it wasn't quite enough, as the Raiders lost 56-37 to the Rods. The Atom Teal Raiders are now eliminated from playoff contention and finish the 2006 season with a record of 2 wins and 6 losses.

Atom Grey Raiders playoff bound, despite loss to Broncos

October 8, 2006 - by Jacqueline Letkeman
CHARLESWOOD - The Raiders Atom Grey team played at the Charleswood Broncos field for their final regular season game. The Raiders opened the scoring with a touchdown in the beginning of the game by Patrick Bissonnette (21). Unfortunately, the Broncos did the rest of the scoring, and won the game by a final tally of 47-7. Even with the loss, the Raiders Atom Grey make it into the playoffs, but they will have to wait to find out who they will play next.

Raiders are on the road again

October 7, 2006
STEINBACH - For their last week of the regular season, six of the seven Eastman Raiders teams will play their games on the road again, this Sunday. (The lone exception is the Midget team, which will play in Steinbach on Monday.) The Bantam, Peewee, and Atom Teal Raiders will play at St James. Atom Grey and Terminator Grey will play in Charleswood, and the Terminator Teal Raiders will play in Greendell. For some teams, a victory this weekend will launch them into the playoffs, while other teams may be playing their last game of the season. During a recent road game, a player (on the Peewee team) was asked if he could hear the crowd cheering them on after the Raiders had just made a huge play. He smiled and said, "oh yeah... that was awesome!" Hey, let's keep giving the kids our support. Come on out to the games and let them hear you cheer loudly this weekend. (Field locations on our locations page.) Admission is free, the food is cheap, and the football action is priceless.

Midget Raiders playoff picture

October 3, 2006
STEINBACH - With only one game remaining in the regular season, here are the standings for the Midget Football League of Manitoba (MFLM):

1. North Winnipeg Nomads (6-1-0)
2. St Vital Mustangs (5-2-0)
3. Fort Garry Lions (5-2-0)
4. (tie) St James Rods (2-5-0)
4. (tie) Eastman Raiders (2-5-0)
6. Transcona Nationals (1-6-0)

On Thanksgiving Monday, the Midget Raiders will face the Nationals for the third time this season. On the same day, the Mustangs will play host to the Rods. This sets the stage with some huge playoff implications. If the Rods lose to the Mustangs, the Raiders can vault into sole possession of 4th place (and a guaranteed playoff berth) if they defeat the Nationals. Please come out to A. D. Penner Park (Monday, Oct. 9th at 3:00pm), and help cheer the Raiders into the MFLM playoffs!

Atom Grey Raiders win over Falcons

October 1, 2006 - by Jacqueline Letkeman
GREENDELL - Today the Eastman Raiders Atom Grey team secured a spot for the playoffs, winning over the Greendell Falcons by a score of 46-12. Brock Letkeman (6) had 4 interceptions with one of those run in for a touchdown. The other touchdowns were run in by Patrick Bissonnette (21) who ran in 2 and Sebastien Lachance (74) ran in 4. The victory takes the Raiders Atom Grey to a standing of 3-3-1. Great job to the team.

Transcona wins thriller verses Midget Raiders

September 30, 2006
TRANSCONA - On a beautiful autumn day, the Midget Raiders were on the road for a game against the Nationals in Transcona. What a difference a week makes! Last week, the Raiders seemed slow and out of sync, but today the offense played with a jump in their step and a real sense of urgency. Quarterback Braeden Martens (19) played a great game, connecting on passes to a variety of receivers, and also scrambling for critical yardage. Receiver Nick Watchorn (28) also stood out, with three touchdown receptions for the Raiders. With less than a minute remaining in the game, the Raiders trailed by 2 points. They had a couple of good chances to steal a win, but unfortunately they ran out of time. Transcona took the victory by a final score of 34-32. One referee was overheard saying that in his 10 years as a football official, this was one of the best games he had ever seen. If you missed this game, you won't want to miss the rematch, as these same two teams will square off on a Thanksgiving Day matchup in Steinbach.

Bantam Raiders lose to Pitbulls

September 30, 2006 - by Jacqueline Letkeman
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE - The Eastman Bantams Raiders headed out to Portage la Prairie to play the Pitbulls. The Pitbulls pulled off a win by a score of 32-6. Dylan Chamberlin (31) scored the only touchdown for the Raiders. The Raiders defense played a strong game, but the offense struggled to move the ball. The Bantam Raiders are now 1-6 with their last game of the season scheduled for October 8th at the St James Rods.

Peewee Raiders win in Portage

September 30, 2006 - by Melanie Martens
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE - The Peewee Raiders won their game in Portage la Prairie, this afternoon, by a score of 44-12. Some highlights included Nathan Botham (58) with an interception in the 2nd quarter. Taylor Fast (44) played a great game, forcing two fumbles, while Mike Harder (92) scored a touchdown off of a fumble recovery. Other Raider touchdowns were scored by Alex Gagnon (4), Trevor Toews (28), Hayden Hiebert (15), and two by Foster Martens (21). The win takes the Peewee Raiders to a record of 5-2, with one game remaining in their regular season schedule.

Portage Pitbulls top Atom Teal Raiders

September 30, 2006 - by Bridget Riley
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE - On Saturday, September 30, the Atom Teal Raiders traveled to Portage to play the Pitbulls. It was a beautiful morning for a football game. Cody Erickson had a great game as he scored 4 touchdowns, and Gregory Karlenzig had an interception. The Raiders played a great game, but it wasn't quite enough as the Pitbulls won 68-43.

Hit the road with the Raiders

September 29, 2006
STEINBACH - All seven Eastman Raiders teams are on the road this weekend, with games at Greendell, Portage la Prairie, St James, St Vital, and Transcona. Why not take a road trip to watch your favorite team? You can find maps of all the different field locations on our locations page. The players always appreciate some fan support while they are on the road.

Canteen break-in

September 28, 2006
STEINBACH - The new Eastman Raiders canteen building was broken into and robbed on Tuesday afternoon. If you witnessed any suspicious activity near the canteen on September 26, 2006, between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, please help us by contacting the RCMP.

Atom Grey Raiders shut-out the Grizzlies

September 24, 2006 - by Jacqueline Letkeman
CRESCENTWOOD - The Atom Grey Raiders played the Grizzlies Orange on their field on September 24th. What a great game it turned out to be, with the kids all showing up to play some serious football. The defense held the score to a shutout, winning the game with a score of 24-0. The offense also did an amazing job at pushing the ball into the endzone. The touchdowns were scored by Patrick, Sebastian and Brock. What a team effort!

Midget Raiders lose rematch against the Rods

September 23, 2006
ST JAMES - It felt like a long game today in St James, especially as the referees were intent on throwing penalty flags on what seemed like nearly every play of the game. Many of them (including two "unsportsman-like conduct" penalties against the Rod's coaches) went in favour of the Raiders, however they just couldn't seem to take advantage of the opportunities that were presented to them. For the most part, the Raiders defense played pretty good football. But with the Raiders offense struggling for yardage, the Rods took the game by a final score of 21-9.

Peewee Raiders down the Eastside Eagles

September 23, 2006 - by Melanie Martens
STEINBACH - The Peewee Raiders shut out the visiting Eastside Eagles by a score of 10-0 in a Saturday afternoon game in Steinbach. Highlights of the game included the Raiders defense earning 2 points as the result of a safety touch. Quarterback Brandon Watchorn (23) scored the game's only touchdown. Julian Penner (90) jumped on a fumble and Brady Friesen (24) also recovered a fumble in the 4th quarter. The win advances the Peewee Raiders to a record of 4-2. Next weekend the Peewee team will make their longest road trip of the season, as they travel to Portage la Prairie to take on the Pitbulls.

Atom Grey Raiders settle for a tie

September 17, 2006 - by Jacqueline Letkeman
FORT GARRY - The Raiders Atom Grey traveled to Fort Garry today, to match up against the Lions. The Raiders played a very strong game and were ahead for most of the game until the final three minutes of the game when the Lions made two touchdowns to tie the game 33-33. Patrick Bissionette (21) scored three touchdowns and Brock Letkeman (6) scored two touchdowns.

Mustangs mash Midget Raiders

September 16, 2006
STEINBACH - The Midget Raiders played one really great half of football, keeping pace with the strong St Vital Mustangs team during the first two quarters of the game. At half-time, the Raiders trailed by only a single touchdown. Unfortunately the Raiders were unable to post any more points in the second half of the game and the Mustangs simply pulled away as they won the game by a final score of 52-13. The loss drops the Midget Raiders record to 2-3. Next week, the Raiders will visit the St James Rods on Saturday afternoon.

Bantam Raiders trampled by Transcona

September 16, 2006
TRANSCONA - It seemed like a sleepy Saturday afternoon for the Bantam Raiders, as they just couldn't get things moving against a focused Transcona Nationals team. The game quickly slipped out of reach, as the Nationals posted 4 touchdowns onto the scoreboard before the Raiders were able to respond with a major of their own. In the end, the Nationals cruised to an easy 46-6 win. Raiders receiver Jonathan Wiebe (28) was injured (broken foot) when he was tackled after catching a long pass in the 2nd quarter. The Raiders will try to rebound next week, as they host the Eastside Eagles in Steinbach on Saturday.

Thrilling victory for Peewee Raiders

September 16, 2006
TRANSCONA - In a closely fought game, the Peewee Raiders trailed the Transcona Nationals 8-6 late in the 4th quarter. With only minutes remaining on the clock, the Raiders had the ball at the Transcona 20 yard line. On 3rd down, the Raiders quarterback was about to be sacked, but he somehow managed to slip out of the grasp of the Transcona defense and scramble his way into the end-zone for the game-winning touchdown! The final score was Raiders 12, Nationals 8. Taylor Fast (44) had an outstanding game for the Raiders defense, with 4 quarterback sacks and 5 tackles in the game. Jaylen Plett (98) had an interception, while Brandon Watchorn (23) scored the 2 Raiders touchdowns.

Atom Teal Raiders shut-out by the Nationals

September 16, 2006 - by Bridget Riley
TRANSCONA - On September 16th, the Raiders paid a visit to Transcona, to play the Nationals. It was a very wet day and with the weather conditions as they were, it became a defensive struggle. Gregory Karlenzig, Derek Price, and Tyson Worms-Sanregret had many tackles on defense but the Nationals won the game 18-0. Next weekend, the Eastside Eagles will visit Steinbach to play the Atom Teal Raiders on Saturday, September 23rd.

1,000 visitors at Raiders website

September 15, 2006
STEINBACH - The Eastman Raiders Football website (this site) had its 1,000th visitor today, an average of over 40 visitors per day! Thank you for supporting Eastman Football. Don't forget to come out to the games this weekend, to cheer on your favourite team! (Click here for the complete 2006 schedule.)

Third straight loss for Atom Grey Raiders

September 10, 2006 - by Jacqueline Letkeman
STEINBACH - It was another loss for the Atom Grey Raiders, but it wasn't a blowout like last week. The Raiders made some changes to the offense and defense line which really seemed to help. The final score was 20-12 for the North Winnipeg Nomads West. The Raiders defense held the score down to 12-12 with the ball being at their own end for most of the game, however the Nomads later capitalized on a Raiders fumble, retrieving the ball in the endzone for a touchdown and the win. Patrick Bissonette (21) scored the two Raiders touchdowns and Brock Letkeman (6) had an interception.

Midget Raiders win in St James

September 9, 2006
ST JAMES - The Midget Raiders hit the scoreboard first, with a fieldgoal early in the game. and they never looked back as they defeated the St James Rods by a score of 22-13. The margin of victory could have been greater, but the Raiders had two apparent touchdowns nullified by penalties. The win brings the Raiders back to a record of .500 as they now have two wins and two losses this season. Next week the Raiders will host the St Vital Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Steinbach.

Bye-week for three Raiders teams

September 8, 2006
STEINBACH - This weekend is a "bye-week" for the Bantam Raiders, the Peewee Raiders, and the Atom Teal Raiders, meaning that those three teams have no game this weekend. Raiders fans will still be able to enjoy plenty of football action, as the Midget Raiders travel to St James to face the Rods on Saturday afternoon. The Terminator Teal Raiders will be in Transcona on Saturday morning to play the Nationals. On Sunday, both the Atom Grey Raiders and the Terminator Grey Raiders will play host to teams from the North Winnipeg Nomads football program at A. D. Penner Park in Steinbach. Come on out to the park to cheer on your favourite Raiders teams!

Midget Raiders frustrated in Fort Garry

September 4, 2006
FORT GARRY - It was a frustrating afternoon as the Eastman Midget Raiders traveled to Fort Garry to play the Lions on Labour Day Monday. The Raiders seemed unable to stop the huge Lions offense, as the Lions scored points on nearly every drive. The Midget Raiders drop to a record of 1-2 for the season, as they lost today by a score of 40-0. Next week, they will travel to St James to play the Rods on Saturday at 12:30pm.

Falcons defeat Bantam Raiders

September 2, 2006
STEINBACH - The Bantam Raiders wore their new jerseys for the first time today, as they met the Greendell Falcons in Steinbach on Saturday afternoon. Things got off to a shakey start for the Raiders, as the Falcons managed to return the opening kick-off for a touchdown. The Raiders recovered quickly and drove the ball down the field to score a touchdown of their own on a beautiful throw by the Raiders quarterback. Unfortunately, that was the last time the Raiders would see points added to their side of the scoreboard. The Falcons dominated the rest of the game, scoring 51 unanswered points as they cruised to a 57-8 victory. The loss is the third in a row for the Bantam Raiders who fall to 1-3 for the season.

Peewee Raiders trampled by Mustangs

September 2, 2006
STEINBACH - For the second week in a row, the Peewee Raiders were held scoreless, losing today to the strong St Vital Mustangs White team. (Oddly enough, the so-called Mustangs White team actually wears black jerseys!) At half-time, the score was 6-0 for St Vital, but the Mustangs then took advantage of a number of Raiders turnovers and pulled away in the second half. The final score was 20-0 for the Mustangs. Next week will be a "bye-week" for the Peewee Raiders, who are now 2-2 for the season. Their next game takes place on September 16 in Transcona.

Atom Raiders Teal

September 2, 2006 - by Burt Mantey & Bridget Riley
STEINBACH - The Atom Raiders Teal took on the St Vital Mustangs White team today. There was a 60 yard touchdown run by Cody Erickson and 2 fumble recoveries, 1 was by Julian Clidberry and the other was by Mac Ginter-Boice. Unfortunately it wasn't enough as the St Vital defense kept the Raiders in check. The Raiders played really hard but the final score was St Vital 62, Raiders 6. The next game for the Atom Raiders Teal is September 16 as they travel to Transcona to play the Nationals Maroon.

Peewee Raiders first loss

August 27, 2006
STEINBACH - In the words of their team manager, "There were no highlights at this game." The Peewee Raiders suffered their first loss of the 2006 season, being shutout by a score of 29-0 against the St Vital Mustangs Red team. The Raiders had a chance to even the score in the 2nd half, but they wound up about a foot short of the goal line, turning the ball over on downs. On the ensuing drive, the Mustangs managed a 107 yard touchdown run on a halfback sweep, a play that seemed to take the heart out of the Raiders team. Next weekend, the Raiders will face the St Vital Mustangs White team on Saturday afternoon in Steinbach.

Rods defeat Atom Raiders Grey

August 27, 2006
STEINBACH - The Atom Raiders Grey team faced the visiting St James Rods, in a Raiders Family Days matchup on Sunday afternoon. The Raiders defense faltered in the 2nd half, unable to stop the Rods from scoring. The Raiders did manage to put 32 points on the board, but it wasn't quite enough as the Rods came out on top 52-32. The Atom Raiders Grey will face the North Winnipeg Nomads West team at home next Sunday at 11:00am.

First win for Midget Raiders

August 26, 2006
STEINBACH - The Midget Raiders battled to their first win of the 2006 season, as the defeated the Transcona Nationals by a score of 22-13. The game took place in front of a large crowd during the Raiders Family Days weekend. The Midget Raiders next game will be a Labour Day matchup as they travel to Fort Garry to take on the Lions on Monday, September 4.

Mustangs top Bantam Raiders

August 26, 2006
STEINBACH - The Bantam Raiders lost their second game in a row, falling 16-6 to the visiting St Vital Mustangs during Raiders Family Days. The Raiders will try to bounce back to .500 next weekend, as they meet the Greendell Falcons in Steinbach on Saturday, September 2nd.

Mustangs shutout Atom Teal Raiders

August 26, 2006 - by Bridget Riley
STEINBACH - The Raiders Atom Teal team were in tough against the first place St Vital Mustangs Red team on Saturday, August 26. In the first half the Mustangs took a commanding 36-0 lead. The Raiders managed only one 1st-down in the first half. As the Mustangs were swarming the Raiders in the second half the Raiders held the Mustangs to 12 points. The Raiders also had a touchdown called back due to a penalty. The final score was 48-0 in favour of the Mustangs Red. The Raiders will now have to re-group for next Saturday's home game against the St Vital Mustangs White team.

Terminator Grey Raiders first home game

August 20, 2006 - by Norm Paisley
STEINBACH - The Terminator Grey Raiders played their first home game today, as they took on the North Winnipeg Nomads West football team. Here are some game highlights:
● Raiders kick-off to Nomads, giving up an early touchdown
● MacKenzie Dueck (51) returns a kick deep into Nomad territory, but the Raiders were unable to get into the end zone!
● Andre Bouchard (6) makes a touchdown-saving tackle close to midfield
● Dakota Funk (23) sacks the quarterback for a loss and gets a second sack on the next play
● Dueck gets the offence going with a long run deep into Nomad territory! But the Raiders runs out of time in the 2nd quarter
● The game is very close at half time
● Raiders recover a Nomads fumble in the 2nd half
● Raiders executed a nice reverse in the backfield for a modest gain getting them into the Nomad side of the field

Bantam Raiders cruise to victory in season opener

August 16, 2006
STEINBACH - The Bantam Raiders scored a touchdown on each of their first two plays of the game, as they cruised to victory, 31-6 over the Fort Garry Lions. Phillip Tessier made 4 amazing touchdowns and the defense played really hard to keep the Lions score low. The Wednesday night matchup was called early in the 4th quarter, due to darkness. The Bantam Raiders won't have much time to celebrate the win, as they are back in action this Saturday afternoon in Crescentwood.

Come-from-behind victory for Atom Teal Raiders

August 15, 2006
STEINBACH - The Atom Teal Raiders won a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the visiting LaSalle Lightning on Tuesday evening. The final score was 27-25 for the Raiders. The Atom Teal Raiders next game will be on Saturday morning in Crescentwood verses the Grizzlies.

Terminator Grey Raiders preseason report

August 13, 2006 - by Norm Paisley
TRANSCONA - Yesterday morning at the Transcona pre-season tournament, the Terminator Grey Raiders had been scheduled to play at 10:30am, however that game was never to be. Our boys, who had been beyond excited to play their first game, ended up very disappointed as the game was cancelled due to lightning and pouring rain. The frustration was short-lived however, as the team finally got their first taste of action on Sunday morning. [ read more ]

Midget Raiders lose preseason matchup

August 13, 2006
ST VITAL - The St Vital Mustangs defeated the visiting Midget Raiders by a score of 34-0 during a Sunday afternoon preseason matchup. The Midget Raiders open their regular season at home, as they meet the North Winnipeg Nomads on Saturday, August 19th. Kickoff is at 12:30pm.

Atom Teal Raiders preseason action

August 13, 2006
TRANSCONA - The Atom Teal Raiders team played two preseason games this weekend. They lost 36-0 in the first game to Charleswood Broncos, but later won 22-20 against St James Rods. Marc Kirouc had 2 touchdowns in that second game.

Peewee Raiders shutout LaSalle

August 12, 2006
STEINBACH - The Peewee Raiders opened their regular season with a 36-0 shutout victory over the LaSalle Lightning on a rainy Saturday afternoon at A. D. Penner Park. Jaylen Plett (98) anchored the Raiders defense, providing little room for the Lightning offense to maneuver. Plett finished the day with with an outstanding interception in the 4th quarter. Next Saturday, the Peewee Raiders are on the road as they visit the Crescentwood Grizzlies.