Hilltops will play their season-opener Sunday, at 1 p.m., against the Edmonton Wildcats at SMF Field in Saskatoon.
What had otherwise been an encouraging training camp wrapped up with a disappointing 32-1 loss in the alumni game.“Certainly it’s got to be right up there. Lots of work that needs to take place. We won’t be able to take the foot off the pedal all year. We’re going to have to grind this team, and challenge, and push, and hopefully build a strong championship-contending team that’s ready to play the best at the end of the year.
“Basically, the two returning, kind of proven players are Davin Johnson at left tackle and Victoire Bikulo at right guard,” pointed out Sargeant. “They’ve both had excellent off-seasons. They’re coming in bigger and stronger. Took some lumps last year but we feel it’s going to pay off in their play this year. We’re looking for some big things there.Article content
“Those are the guys who played the most last year with a very experienced corps there. They’re excellent play-makers and they’ve come in and really gelled with Trey, and we feel that they’re going to be the guys who get out there and really make the plays to help move the chains and get the crowd excited.Teijon Abel-Douglas, a third-year Topper, returns as the team kickoff and field-goal kicker. Linebacker Matt Wist doubles duties as the team’s punter.
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