Thursday, November 24, 2011

Elecs Football Award Recap


The ECS Elecs Football wrapped up their season with their awards banquet. The team said good-bye to the graduating class and recognized the highlights of the past season.

The offensive back of the year went to Running Back Dustin McCuish. McCuish started off the season as rookie running back who had never played a down of high school before. After some injuries to starters like Nick Flegel, McCuish was moved into a starter’s spot and he took advantage of the opportunity with a strong season.

Receiver of the Year was awarded to Ian Ferguson. Ferguson became of the favourite target for the Elecs passing game throughout the season. Ferguson will return to the Elecs next season as he was a Grade 11 this season.

Offensive Lineman of the year was awarded to Tyson Wilhelm. Wilhelm spent the season playing a variety of positions including Right Tackle. Wilhelm was also a key part of the Elecs powerful running game. Wilhelm won the award last season.

The rookie of the year was awarded to Kolby Fleury. Fleury had to spend his rookie season as the starting quarterback for the Elecs. Even though he was only playing in his first season with the Elecs, Fleury became a leader of the team and is expected to be a big part of the Elecs future.

The Who Are We Award went to Brody Slykhuis. Slykhuis and a group of players from Carlyle travelled an hour everyday to Estevan to be a member of the Elecs football team. Slykhuis was very respectful to his coaches and teammates. Slykhuis is one of many Elec players who have the chance to play in the next level.

The Most Valuable Player Award went to Stefan Seipp. Seipp played on three sides of the ball this season. On defence Seipp played Defensive End and Linebacker. Seipp provided constant pressure as a Defensive End and also grabbed a couple of interceptions. On special teams, Seipp was the long snapper for the squad, and on offence at the end of the season, Seipp became one of the teams running back. Seipp says he'll be attempting to play next season in the post secondary level.

The Special Team Player Award went to Kyle Hovind. Hovind was the top punter and kicker in the Moose Jaw High School league this season. Hovind had about a 33 yard punting average and was able to connect on field goals close to 40 yards. Hovind is another Elec who has the potential of playing post secondary football as a kicker and punter.

The Linebacker of the year went to Elijah Watchman. Watchman was named the top defensive player of the year in the Moose Jaw High School Football Defensive Player of the year. Watchman played outside linebacker, and was definitely not afraid to make a tackle.

Defensive Lineman of the year went to Chris Strongeagle. Strongeagle played defensive tackle and was a constant force in the other team’s backfield for the entire strength. Strongeagle did this despite double teams throughout the season. With his size and talent, Strongeagle may have the best shot of playing post secondary football on the Elecs. 

Defensive Back of the Year was awarded to Jaren Prokrop. Prokop was on the original Elecs team back in 2009 and played cornerback this season. Prokop developed a great knack of creating a turnover whether it was by an interception or creating fumble. Prokop also helped out on special teams by playing returner.

The Elecs will be losing 18 players due to graduation, but will be returning a solid core of players next season.

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