Saturday, October 31, 2009

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES CLINCH TOP SPOT

REGINA, Sask.

– Jeff Hassler had three rushing touchdowns to help the Saskatchewan Huskies clinch first place in Canada West with a 42-17 victory over the Regina Rams on Friday night at Mosaic Stadium.

Hassler, a first-year running back out of Holy Trinity Academy in Okotoks, Alta., came into the game with just 143 rushing yards on the season but exploded for 224 yards in the win. Hassler opened up the scoring with a two-yard touchdown five minutes into the first quarter, added a five-yard major early in the second, and essentially put the game away with a six-yard score midway through the fourth quarter.

The victory gives Saskatchewan home field advantage through the Hardy Cup. The Huskies will host Alberta next weekend, while Calgary will host Manitoba in the other Canada West semifinal contest.

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