Winnipeg high school football teams face off on Thursday
Thursday saw another full slate of games for Winnipeg high school football.
Beginning with JV9, the Miles Mac Buckeyes beat the River East Kodiaks 48-0.
Moving on to AAA, The Fort Francis Muskies took on the Churchill Bulldogs on Thursday. The game was a close call, but the Bulldogs came out on top, beating the Muskies 19-13.
The John Taylor Pipers beat the St. John’s Tigers 54-0, while the Tec Voc Hornets defeated the St. Norbert Celtics 20-0.
Looking at AAAA, Steinbach won a close contest against Kelvin High School at 25-23, with the Crocus Plains Plainsmen beating the Sturgeon Heights Huskies 21-14.
The Elmwood Giants shut out the West Kildonan Wolverines 42-0, while River East defeated Miles Mac 16-3.
Another nine games will take place on the field on Friday.
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