It was another loss for the Estevan Century 21 Chargers on Saturday, but the team got into the end zone for the first time all season.
It wasn't enough, as the peewee team lost 46-6 to the Regina Vikings.
In fact, the Vikings put up all 46 points in the first half, as the second half was scoreless.
Shanelle Rioux ran 75 yards down to the two-yard line to set up the Chargers' touchdown.
"We went out there for the next play and had a bobbled snap, and our quarterback and one of our offensive guards (Rylan Trobert) jumped on it in the end zone," said Chargers head coach Paul Duncan.
Trobert was credited with the touchdown.
Duncan said the Chargers picked up a lot of yardage on the ground.
"We had a lot of success running the ball. We put up 230 yards rushing. Unfortunately, that was all of our offence, as we couldn't get the passing game going."
He said with so many kids playing out of position, "our game plan was to keep the ball safe and not turn it over.
"We went in with 17 players. We were missing a couple of key players on offence, so a lot of players were playing out of position again. A lot of guys stepped up really good for us."
Duncan added he was happy with the team's defensive showing, although it could have been better.
"There were a few situations where I wish we could run the play over again. We got scored on on the first offensive play they had, on quite a large run, but other than that they sucked it up and played pretty well."
The Chargers are now 0-6 on the year, and Duncan said the squad needs to be more aggressive.
"It's the ability to understand that we need to go out there and dictate the play. That's something we've been trying to focus on all year, but at this age group, it's difficult to understand, because it's natural to be reactionary to what's in front of you, instead of thinking, 'I'm in control.'"
He noted the lack of players continues to hurt the team.
"I think it's something that slows down their progression. The kids learn a lot and become well-rounded, but at same time, they lack the time to become comfortable in that position."
There is good news for the Chargers, however. For their last two games, they will have callups from the atom Miners, who have finished their season.
The Chargers will host the Yorkton Gridders on Saturday. Game time is 11 a.m. at Dana Quewezance Memorial Field.
