Moosomin topples Tigers

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Published on Thursday, October 29, 2015

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The Neepawa Tigers wrapped up their regular season schedule in the Rural Manitoba Football League on Friday, Oct. 24, with a 34-20 loss to the Moosomin Generals. Quarterback Dylan Oshanyk finished the game 11-for-28 through the air, throwing for 210 yards, a pair of touchdowns and one interception.

Jeremy Roe was the top receiver for NACI, with five catches for 105 yards, including a 40 yard TD reception. Tanner Mann snagged the other touchdown catch, a 35 yarder, for his lone reception of the afternoon. 

The rushing game for Neepawa was able to put together a solid day, accumulating 166 yards on 12 carries. Jeremy Roe aided the effort with a pair of carries, including one for a 40 yard touchdown. Other notable rushers were Taine Middleton and Will Rainka, who each added 40 yards rushing. Will Birnie added a single carry for 32 yards. Birnie’s impact would be more felt on the defensive side of the ball, as he contributed 14 tackles and a pair of sacks. Dillan Neufeld also brought down the Moosomin quarterback once and added 15 tackles to the cause. Special teams for the Tigers ended the contest with four returns for 90 yards

With the loss, the Tigers closed out the schedule with a 3-4 record, good enough for fifth place in the standing. NACI will now compete for the Murray Black Cup.  The team will face East Parkland in a semi-final game on Sunday, Nov. 1, in Neepawa. Opening kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 pm.