Saskatoon Hilltops and Regina Thunder win opening Prairie Football Conference games

The Prairie Football Conference season opened with victories for both the Saskatoon Hilltops and the Regina Thunder. The defending national champion Hilltops defeated the Winnipeg Rifles 38-13 in Winnipeg. Saskatoon's offense gained momentum in the second half, led by Corbin Ebben's 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and an 85-yard kickoff return touchdown by Charles Sawi. Quarterback Griffin Sanders completed 29 of 41 passes for 253 yards.

In another matchup, the Regina Thunder secured a dominant 56-1 win over the Edmonton Wildcats. After an initial slow start, Regina scored 25 points in the second quarter to take a 33-0 halftime lead. Tanner Donovel recorded seven catches for 69 yards and two touchdowns, while Peter Boersch contributed 152 rushing yards. Kicker Harry Case scored 24 points, including six field goals.