THUNDER DOWN RIFLES 29-24

Wanda Harron Photography

REGINA – Sawyer Buettner threw for 382 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Regina Thunder to a 29-24 win over the Winnipeg Rifles on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.

The Thunder led 10-7 after the first quarter and 17-10 at the half. However they trailed 18-17 going into the fourth quarter before a 12-point burst led them to the victory and a 4-1 record.

Victor St. Pierre-Lavillette had an astounding 214 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns while Levi Paul caught a pair of majors. Lee Brown led all Thunder receivers with 127 yards on seven receptions.

The Thunder are next in action on Sunday, September 24 when they visit the Edmonton Huskies in a 1:00 pm kickoff.