Vector Strikers 45, Nova Raptors 26
Week 4 · Regular season · round 20 · Thursday 22 October 2026
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEC Vector Strikers | 14 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 45 |
| NVA Nova Raptors | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
Game recap
The Vector Strikers outscored the Nova Raptors 45-26 in a high-scoring game in round 20 of Week 4. The teams combined for 71 points.
The Strikers opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run by Teo Briggs with 2:35 left in the first quarter. The Strikers led 31-13 at halftime. The fourth quarter brought an 8-yard touchdown pass from Axel Stroud to Zion Whitaker for the Raptors (3:54 left, 38-26); a 1-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Elio Falkner for the Strikers (1:40 left, 45-26).
The key moment arrived with 3:54 left in the fourth quarter: a failed two-point conversion attempt. It moved the Strikers' chance of winning from 74% to 88%.
The standout was Dax Holloway (QB, Strikers), with 36 of 52 passing for 438 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries for 33 yards. Elsewhere, Axel Stroud (Raptors) had 27 of 51 passing for 384 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; Omari Fenn (Raptors) had 7 carries for 62 yards; 1 catch for 17 yards; Zion Whitaker (Raptors) had 8 catches for 114 yards and 1 TD; Nico Saint-Clair (Strikers) had 9 catches for 140 yards and 1 TD.
Before kickoff, the Raptors' game plan was on offense: quick game vs the blitz, beat man coverage, take shots deep, target Bram Thorne; on defense: bracket Adrien Yardley (Bram Thorne finished with 7 catches for 108 yards and 1 TD). Meanwhile, the Strikers' game plan was on offense: attack the zones, throw it more, target Adrien Yardley; on defense: bracket Zion Whitaker (Adrien Yardley finished with 9 catches for 85 yards and 1 TD).
The Raptors move to 5-15 and the Strikers to 13-6-1 this week. The coaches went for it on fourth down 4 times, converting 3.
Scoring summary
| Time | Team | Play | VEC-NVA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2:35 | Strikers | A 3-yard touchdown run by Teo Briggs (extra point) | 7-0 |
| Q1 0:56 | Strikers | An 8-yard touchdown run by Teo Briggs (extra point) | 14-0 |
| Q1 0:22 | Raptors | A 3-yard touchdown run by Nils Coventry (extra point) | 14-7 |
| Q2 3:21 | Strikers | A 10-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Adrien Yardley (extra point) | 21-7 |
| Q2 1:42 | Raptors | A 2-yard touchdown pass from Axel Stroud to Bram Thorne (extra point missed) | 21-13 |
| Q2 1:11 | Strikers | A 14-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Nico Saint-Clair (extra point) | 28-13 |
| Q2 0:11 | Strikers | A 40-yard field goal by Adrien Lachance | 31-13 |
| Q3 2:33 | Strikers | A 4-yard touchdown run by Teo Briggs (extra point) | 38-13 |
| Q3 1:33 | Raptors | An 11-yard touchdown pass from Axel Stroud to Tariq Achebe (extra point) | 38-20 |
| Q4 3:54 | Raptors | An 8-yard touchdown pass from Axel Stroud to Zion Whitaker (2-pt try failed) | 38-26 |
| Q4 1:40 | Strikers | A 1-yard touchdown pass from Dax Holloway to Elio Falkner (extra point) | 45-26 |
Team stats
| VEC | NVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 562 | 476 |
| Passing yards | 438 | 384 |
| Rushing yards | 124 | 92 |
| Completions | 36 of 52 | 27 of 51 |
| Offensive plays | 81 | 72 |
| Third downs | 6 of 13 | 7 of 14 |
| Fourth downs | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks allowed | 3 | 10 |
| Time of possession | 8:17 | 7:43 |
Vector Strikers box score
Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Holloway | 36/52 | 438 | 3 | 1 |
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yannick Whitlock | 9 | 49 | 0 | 11 |
| Teo Briggs | 13 | 42 | 3 | 9 |
| Dax Holloway | 4 | 33 | 0 | 15 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | TD | TGT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Saint-Clair | 9 | 140 | 1 | 16 |
| Bastien Kincaid | 7 | 112 | 0 | 9 |
| Elio Falkner | 10 | 99 | 1 | 15 |
| Adrien Yardley | 9 | 85 | 1 | 9 |
Defense
| Player | TK | SK | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazlo Coventry | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Lazlo Jovanovic | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabian Thorne | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Bram Brennan | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Jonas Ingram | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cyrus Bellamy | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | LNG | XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrien Lachance | 1/1 | 40 | 6/6 |
Nova Raptors box score
Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axel Stroud | 27/51 | 384 | 3 | 1 |
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Fenn | 7 | 62 | 0 | 17 |
| Nils Coventry | 4 | 30 | 1 | 13 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | TD | TGT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Whitaker | 8 | 114 | 1 | 20 |
| Bram Thorne | 7 | 108 | 1 | 11 |
| Tariq Achebe | 7 | 84 | 1 | 9 |
| Ivo Norcross | 4 | 61 | 0 | 6 |
Defense
| Player | TK | SK | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Delacroix | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Eriksen | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kasimir Oyelaran | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matteo Draven | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bastien Montague | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrien Brennan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | LNG | XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrien Norcross | 0/0 | 0 | 2/3 |
Watch the replay
Every play of this game can be replayed on the big screen, with the play calls, the win probability and the commentary: replay Vector Strikers 45, Nova Raptors 26 on Snapline. More about the teams: Nova Raptors · Vector Strikers.