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The Winnipeg Jets season-opening win streak came to an end Monday night at Canada Life Centre.

John Tavares scored three times in the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 victory over Winnipeg.

William Nylander, Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly also scored for the Leafs who jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Kyle Connor sparked the Jets comeback with back-to-back second period power play goals.

Tavares' second of night with 2:07 left in the middle frame extended Toronto's lead to 5-3.

In the end, the battle of inches that raged on the Cobras field came down to deciding field goal kick that was just inches away from going through the upright.

The Cochrane Cobras are back on top of RVS football after a three-year hiatus with a 21-20 win over archrivals the George McDougall Mustangs.

The U14 Estevan Oilers capped off a remarkable season by clinching third place in the league, celebrating their achievements with a thrilling 13-6 victory over the Moose Jaw Vikings in their final game. The team's strong performance throughout the season, marked by only two losses, highlights their resilience and growth, making this year one to remember for players and fans alike.

The Swift Current Broncos are riding high after a homestand that saw them build up a four-game winning streak.

A Cinderella ride to the CJFL semifinal came to an end for four southwest products on the Regina Thunder.

The Biggar School senior girls' volleyball teams had an impressive weekend, competing in three different tournaments and showcasing the depth of talent and dedication within the program. Divided into three teams—Senior A, Senior B, and a combined team—the girls brought their best to each match, with notable successes across the board.

The Senior A Team dominated at the Perdue tournament, going undefeated throughout the event and ultimately clinching the gold medal. he gold medal win is a testament to their consistent performance and hard work this season.

The Humboldt Broncos managed to walk away with two points after two games in the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon against the Bombers. 

On Friday, the Broncos earned a 4-3 victory which was followed by the Bombers taking Saturday’s contest 2-1.  

Goalie Ty Matonovich picked up his first win of the season on Friday night, making 44 saves.  

The Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins had their points streak ended over the weekend after a pair of close losses were handed out.

The Bruins were unable to beat the Melfort Mustangs at home on Friday, losing 4-3. Then they were on the road and faced off against the Melville Millionaires on Saturday, also losing that game 4-3.

Head Coach Jason Tatarnic says both games saw some good effort from the Bruins.

Male U18 AA

Nate Silbernagel had a hat trick as the Swift Current Sports Excellence Broncos beat Moose Jaw 4-1. 

Riley Moberg scored the other Swift Current goal.

Rhett Jamieson made 31 saves to get the win in goal.

The Broncos host the Prairie Storm on Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

Male U13 AA

Dane Bender scored twice in a 5-3 win for the Swift Current Service Master Broncos over the Regina Tigers.

A pair of teams in the region have advanced to the Semifinals in the Provincial playoffs in high school football, while a few squads seasons came to an end on Saturday. 

The Wakaw Warriors advanced to the semifinals with a 66-53 win over Unity. Wakaw will host Southey in the semifinal on Saturday in the 2A category of six-man football.