POST GAME
EDMONTON - The Horns secured a hard-fought 29-24 victory over the Alberta Pandas on Saturday at Foote Field, clinching the Suggitt Cup in the process. This win, which completed the two-game Suggitt Cup Series sweep over the Pandas after a commanding 39-15 win earlier this year, highlights the Pronghorns' offensive depth with five different players finding the try zone. The Suggitt Cup, named in honour of the legendary coach Ric Suggitt, represents the fierce rivalry between the two teams and the legacy he left on both programs.

BREAKDOWN

• Key scorers for Lethbridge included Tayah Perry, Molly Aellen, Charli Helland, Dori Miller, and Rebecca Powell, each contributing crucial tries.
• Alberta's scoring was led by Cassie Mann, Miranda Risling, Orlane Lemofouet, and Fiea Marsh, who each found the try zone.
• Kickers Kate Alcock and Tory Clements converted two kicks each, adding important points to their teams' tallies.
• This victory secured Lethbridge the final playoff spot in the Canada West Championship, while Alberta wrapped up their 2024 campaign with a disappointing 2-4 record.
• The first half was a display of dominance by Lethbridge, who surged to a 22-5 lead by halftime.
• Alberta struck first with a try from Risling just four minutes into the match, but Lethbridge quickly took control.
• The Pronghorns responded with four unanswered tries, showcasing their offensive firepower and disciplined defense.
• In a spirited second-half effort, Alberta rallied with tries from Mann, Lemofouet, and Marsh, closing the gap with a 19-point explosion.
• However, Lethbridge's defense proved resilient, making critical stops, including a key defensive stand against a long run to the goal line.
• Charli Helland's pivotal try in the 57th minute ultimately sealed the victory for the Pronghorns.
• Lethbridge now sets their sights on a crucial end-of-season matchup against the Calgary Dinos next weekend. Pronghorn Host the Dinos at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium on Saturday, October 12 at 4:30 p.m.

SCORING SUMMARY

            1     2     F
ALB     5   19    24
LET     22   7    29

4' - ALB Try - #2 Miranda Risling; 5-0 ALB
12' - LET Try - #7 Molly Aellen (#14 Tory Clements Covert); 7-5 LET
14' - LET Try - #9 Dori Miller (Convert Missed); 12-5 LET
33' - LET Try - #13 Rebecca Powell (Convert Missed); 17-5 LET
40' - LET Try - #4 Tayah Perry (Convert Missed); 22-5 LET

HALF

54' - ALB Try - #8 Cassie Mann; (#14 Kate Alcock Convert);  22-12 LET
57' - LET Try - #8 Charli Helland (#14 Tory Clements Covert); 29-12 LET
65' - ALB Try - #16 Orlane Lemofouet (#14 Kate Alcock Convert); 29-19 LET
80' - ALB Try - #17 Fiea Marsh (Convert Missed); 29-24 LET