The Regina Thunder and their star running back Peter Boersch are gearing up for their sixth straight Prairie Football Conference final against the archrival Saskatoon Hilltops. Boersch is coming off a stellar game on the ground in the PFC semifinal, where he rushed for 337 yards on 36 carries in a 40 to 10 win over the Calgary Colts. “The offensive line was playing fantastic, and we got a feel for that right away. Like the first run of the game was a good positive gain. And I think that we knew we were going to make it a long day for Calgary,” he said. “And the other thing that made me really excited from the start of the game was I could just tell everyone was hungry to go for more.” Boersch was named this season’s PFC outstanding running back, offensive player and MVP. And his offensive coordinator Paul Tokarz, sang the highest of praises for his running back, and his eye-popping performance. “I think that’s just Peter being Peter. I think he’s the best player in the country. And he showed it off right throughout the season,” Tokarz said. “I think what makes his so special is his vision, number one, he knows where everyone is on the field. He sets up blocks really well, and he has incredible trust in the guys up front. They’re blocking so well for him. He makes a really good decision about putting the ball in the right spot and they’re blocking and getting the linebackers and it’s leading to a lot of success.” Thunder Left Guard Tristen Rapchalk told CTV News that the offensive line takes pride in opening holes for Boersch. The quintet of lineman paved the way this season for Boersch’s 1,221 yards rushing in seven regular season games played, equalling 174 yards per game. “That’s been a theme for a lot of years for us has always been to establish the run. And then just being able to just have that goal and just always have that as a threat is just a big part of who we are,” Rapchalk said. The Thunder and Hilltops have split the last four PFC finals with Regina winning in 2022 and 2024. And the Thunder players and staff wouldn’t want it any other way than meeting their provincial rivals once again with the league crown on the line. “It just feels like every year we’re destined to meet three times. And it wouldn’t feel the same and it wouldn’t feel as exciting if we didn’t meet them. And ultimately, hopefully, we take this moment from them,” Boersch said. The PFC final kicks off from Leibel field on Sunday at 1 p.m.
