Crusaders win fourth straight

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From 0-4 to 4-4, the Holy Cross Crusaders have flipped the script from their early struggles of the 2025 season and now find themselves firing on all cylinders, as they showed in their 37-14 victory over the Abbotsford Panthers.

"We have really turned things around and are beginning to find our groove offensively and our Defence is always ready for a battle," said Crusaders head coach Conrad Deugau.

"We were down 14-7 in the first half, and at that point, we changed our offensive and defensive approach, which tilted the game in our favour," he continued.

You wouldn't think the Crusaders' offence had ever struggled watching it once those adjustments were made. The team's running game really dictated the pace of play the rest of the way, including a 13-play drive where the Crusaders ran the ball every play, eating the clock and scoring.

The Crusaders' offensive line paved the way for 311 total rushing yards. Luke Tamis took full advantage of his line's stellar play, rushing for 193 yards, as did Matthew Royer, who finished with 118 yards and 3 majors of his own.

Grade 12 receiver Cole Eby added to the Crusaders' lead when he caught a deep ball from quarterback Kaine O’Conner. Eby also had a crucial interception, saving a touchdown.

The Crusaders will look to continue their momentum as they surge toward the AA playoffs next week, when they take on the Mount Douglas Rams.