The Rosthern Longhorns ended their 2010 football season with a 36-14 loss to the Watrous Wildcats in the Provincial semi-finals. The game was played in Watrous on a beautiful fall day. The Longhorns finished the season with an 8-1 record and enjoyed a fun-filled and successful season. The Watrous Wildcats went on to win the Provincial Championship by defeating Hudson Bay 80-35 on November 6.
Running back Ryan Epp uses his size and strength to elude the Watrous defender.
Paul Ayres took a turn on defence in the game in addition to his regular spot on the offence. Here he takes down the Watrous ball carrier.
Luke Warkentin leans into the Watrous player as he looks to tackle him in the open field.
Dan Dueck keeps his eye on the running back as he fights his way through the Watrous blocker.
Quarterback Michael Epp looks for an opening as he runs the ball.
Center Jordan Wiens (16) leads the charge as the Longhorns put the ball into play on offence.
Adam Rempel takes on the Watrous blocker as they begin their offensive play.
Michael Epp steps into his throw as Jordan Wiens looks for any Watrous player approaching his quarterback.
Paul Ayres leaps high in the air to defend the oncoming Watrous pass.
Michael Epp runs the ball for the Longhorns with Ryan Epp leading the way.
Jared Kowalczyk leans into the Watrous blocker to keep him from advancing upfield.
Ryan Epp limits the Watrous ball carrier to a short gain on a run up the middle.
Too little too late! Jordan Wiens gives it all he has but cannot tackle the Watrous player before he crosses the goal line.
Jem Gascho drives upfield in his pursuit of the Watrous ball carrier.
The entire Longhorn defence reacts to the Watrous offense as they run a play.
Luke Warkentin keeps his eye on the Watrous defender as he runs back a kickoff.
Adam Rempel and Ryan Epp close the hole before the Watrous running back can get through.
Paul Ayres makes a diving tackle to stop the Watrous player in the open field.
The entire Longhorns defence converges on the Watrous player, giving him no room to run.
Line play is all about leverage. Here Jem Gascho gets underneath the pads of his opponent and gains the upper hand.
Dan Dueck and Adam Rempel team up to tackle the Watrous running back.
Jem Gascho tries to fight off the block of the much larger Watrous player as he runs towards the ball.
The Longhorns enjoyed a great season of cooperative football with players from both Rosthern Junior College and Rosthern High School. The spirit, dedication and cameraderie on the team was outstanding. Special thanks to seniors Luke Warkentin, Jordan Wiens, Adam Rempel, Evan Brockman and Dan Dueck for their contributions and leadership.
