GALLERY: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Winnipeg Free Press photographer Brook Jones captured the action on and off the field at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers pre-season game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday in Winnipeg.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Bombers wide receiver Keric Wheatfall (No. 88) goes up for the football while Riders defensive back Marcus Sayles (No. 8) covers him during second quarter action on Saturday.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers quarterback Terry Wilson (No. 3) prepares to throw a pass during fourth quarter action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers mascots Buzz (No. 01) and Boomer (No. 00) show their enthusiasm for the team's win.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (No. 8) prepares to throw the football during first quarter action on Saturday.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers fans cheers on their home team during second half action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers fans Ray Cool rings his Bombers cowbell while his friend Shaun Duguay whistles with his fingers during first half action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers cheer and dance team member Emma Barr (middle) during first half action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers fans ring their Bombers cowbell during second half action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers quarterback (No. 3) prepares to throw a pass during fourth quarter action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers wide receiver Kevens Clercius (No. 86) is tackled by Riders linebacker Antonie Brooks Jr. during first quarter action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler (No. 17) is thrown into the air with a hit by Riders defensive back Marcus Sayles (No. 8) during second quarter action on Saturday.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: A Bombers fan rings her Bombers cowbell during first half action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Matthew Peterson (No. 22) runs with the football while Riders defensive lineman Lake Korte-Moore (No. 49) prepares to tackle him during second quarter action Saturday.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Captain Blue (right) and Blue Bombers fan Everley Barr, 5, give each other fist bumps after the game. It was Barr's first Bomber game she has attended.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler (No. 17) runs with the football while Riders defensive back Marcus Sayles (No. 8) stops his progression during second quarter action on Saturday.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers drumline member Kaitlyn Childs plays a snare drum during second half action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers punter James Evans (left) holds the football for Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo (middle). Castillo hit his fifth field goal of the game late in the fourth quarter. Also pictured is Riders defensive back Tyrique McGhee (right) on Saturday.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers drumline during first half action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers quarterback Terry Wilson (No. 3) receives the snap during fourth quarter action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Bombers defensive back Evan Holm (No. 31) tackles Riders running back A.J. Ouellette (No. 45) during second quarter action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers mascots Buzz (No. 01) and Boomer (No. 00) show their enthusiasm for the team's win.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Captain Blue takes a lap around the end zone after the Bombers kicked a field goal during second half action.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Nine-year-old Kiera Wetton gives 2025 Grey Cup mascot Justin Beaver a hug after the game.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira (No. 20) is tackled by Riders linebacker Aubrey Miller (No. 47) and defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. (No. 0) during first quarter action on Saturday.
BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canadian Football league preseason action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Bombers earned a 15-9 victory over the Riders. Pictured: Winnipeg Blue Bombers cheer and dance team member Laura Tymchyshyn (middle) during first half action.
ROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers Cam Allen (No. 35) tries to escape the grip from Riders running back Mario Anderson (No. 29) during second quarter action on Saturday.
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