The Sault Steelers will close the Northern Football Conference season with a pair of home games beginning on Sunday with a tilt with the Oshawa Hawkeyes.
Unbeaten and tied for first place in the Northern Football Conference with the Oakville Longhorns, the 6-0 Steelers face a tough battle with the 4-2 Hawkeyes beginning at 1 p.m. at Rocky DiPietro Field. The Steelers close the season next Saturday against Sudbury at 7 p.m.
The Hawkeyes feature one the league's most exciting players in Gifford Rose. The NFC veteran is speedster who creates havoc as a return man on special teams and at the receiver position.
The Steelers secured an NFC playoff spot with their 27-20 win in Mega City last Saturday and now will concentrate on securing home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Statistically, the Steelers' Kyle Lansdell is the league's top receiver with 20 receptions for 378 yards and three touchdowns. Keegan Franklin is fifth in league rushing with 366 yards and third in league scoring with seven touchdowns. Defensive back Troy Boyer is second in interceptions with four and is the second leading kickoff returner with a 24.2-yard average.
*** Sault Minor Playoffs:
Playoff action continues with a semi-final Sunday in Sault Minor Football Association play at Queen Elizabeth Field beginning at 10 a.m.
In the tyke division, MemberCARE will play an undefeated Rome's team at 10 a.m. followed by Brody's meeting Sports Gold at 11:30 p.m. MemberCARE advanced after beating Clean Gear 21-15 on the strength of Darcy Casola's two touchdowns on Wednesday.
In the bantam division, the unbeaten Scholars will play the Firefighters at 1 p.m. while Brody's will take on TinGrins at 2:30 p.m.
*** Sabercats Hit The Road:
The Sault Sabercats conclude the Ontario Varsity Football League season with a pair of road games starting on Saturday in Brantford at 2 p.m.
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