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In a thrilling conclusion to their 2024 regular season, the Sault U18 Sabercats held on to clinch a hard-fought 40 – 20 east ‘AA’ Ontario Summer Football League victory over the Huronia Stallions on Saturday, July 13th at Superior Heights in Sault Ste Marie.

With the stakes high and the crowd on edge, the team displayed remarkable resilience and tenacity. Despite the Stallions’ relentless offense and several close calls, the defense stood firm, making crucial stops in the game’s final moments. The offense capitalized on key opportunities, executing plays with precision and determination. The players’ unwavering spirit and teamwork were evident as they celebrated their triumph, securing a memorable win and propelling them into the playoffs with confidence.

Huronia Stallions (20) @ (40) Sault Sabercats
Jaidan Trudeau (Touchdown)
Nik Vecchio (PAT)
Nate Carter (Rouge)
Jaidan Trudeau (Touchdown)
Nathan Guizietti (Touchdown)
Nik Vecchio (PAT)
Nate Carter (Rouge)
Nathan Guizietti (Touchdown)
Nik Vecchio (PAT)
Sabercat Safety
Nik Vecchio (Field Goal)
Nathan Guizietti (Touchdown)
Nik Vecchio (PAT)

Coach Jamie Antonello told Saultsports that “I thought Saturday’s performance was a phenomenal team effort. We executed at a high level but still had to grind out the win vs a very high quality opponent in Huronia. Our guys are locked in right now and we are ready for a great week of prep ahead of a home playoff game.”

With the 40 – 20 win over the Huronia Stallions, the Sabercats secured a home game to open the 2024 postseason on Saturday, July 20th with the opponent to be determined.