2018 Under-16 Western Challenge All-Stars unveiled
By Ameeta Vohra
Football Canada has recognized the achievements of 40 players who participated at the 2018 Under-16 Western Challenge in Edmonton, Alberta by selecting them as tournament all-stars.
Highlighting the West Challenge All-Star team are Alberta receiver Elic Ayomanor, linebacker Jack Dutton and quarterback/kicker Luc Nolin who were named Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams tournament MVPs in Edmonton.
Host Alberta, who successfully defended the championship in July, leads the selections with 14 players. Silver medallist Manitoba fielded 12 players while Saskatchewan had 11 players and British Columbia had three all-stars.
Selecting this all-star roster was difficult due to the high calibre of talent that was displayed in Edmonton this past summer.
“With so many talented players, this all-star list reflects the diverse pool of players that exists in the West,” commented Aaron Geisler, Football Canada Manager of Development. “During the under-16 West Challenge, we witnessed speed, explosiveness and athleticism from the four participating provinces.”
“After two years of this tournament, we can already see the impact and importance of this event on the national stage. Seeing the high level of competition in Edmonton made the task of selecting all-stars very tough. Being selected as a West Challenge All-Star is a major accomplishment and players should be proud of this special recognition.”
2018 UNDER-16 WESTERN CHALLENGE ALL-STARS
2018 UNDER-16 WESTERN CHALLENGE ALL-STARS | ||||
NAME/NOM | POSITION | PROV.TEAM/ÉQUIPE PROV. (#/NO.) | HOMETOWN/VILLE | TEAM/ÉQUIPE 2017-18 |
Jordan Hanslip | QB | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Vincent Massey |
Luc Nolin | QB | Alberta | Calgary | Calgary Mavericks |
Kayden Miller | RB | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | St. Joseph Guardians |
Negus Lewin | RB | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Falcons |
Duncan Critch | RB | Alberta | Ardmore | Bonnyville Bandits |
Martin Sialeu | RB | Alberta | Calgary | Calgary Rebels |
Logan Buchwitz | REC | British Columbia | Chilliwack | GW Graham |
Daniel Wiebe | REC | Saskatchewan | Rosetown | Rosetown Royals |
Tiernan Braun | REC | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | Centennial Charger |
Matthew Toyne | REC | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Dakota |
Payton Lake | REC | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Falcons |
Elic Ayomanor | REC | Alberta | Medicine Hat | Medicine Hat Ti-Cats |
Ethan Henderson | REC | Alberta | Edmonton | Edmonton Mustangs |
Krishan Prasad | OL | British Columbia | Vancouver | Vancouver College |
Cameron Friesen | OL | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | Bethlehem Stars |
Grayson Wyatt | OL | Saskatchewan | Clavet | Clavet Cougars |
Lucas Radbourne | OL | Manitoba | Thunder Bay | Thunder Bay |
Gavin Coakes | OL | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Sturgeon Heights |
Nicholas Lemay | OL | Alberta | Beaver County | Sherwood Park Rams |
Deon Williams | OL | Alberta | Calgary | Calgary Colts |
Anthony Lukan | LB | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | Evan Hardy Souls |
Nicholas Pereira | LB | Manitoba | Winnipeg | St. Pauls |
Maxim Bosc | LB | Manitoba | LaSalle | Vincent Massey |
Jason Rushatsi | LB | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Vincent Massey |
Jack Dutton | LB | Alberta | Priddis | Calgary Bulldogs |
Joel DeMale | LB | Alberta | Red Deer | Red Deer/Hunting Hills |
Nathan Beauchemin | DB | British Columbia | Kelowna | Kelowna Senior Secondary |
Jackson Dean | DB | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | Marion Graham Falcons |
Jace Mowles | DB | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | Walter Murray Marauders |
Nostyn Hart | DB | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Vincent Massey |
Michael Peloso | DB | Alberta | Okotoks | Okotoks Eagles |
Maxx Fedoroff | DB | Alberta | Calgary | Calgary Mavericks |
Bryan Galindo | DB | Alberta | Calgary | Caglary Cowboys (Midget) |
Carter Shurvell | DL | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | Holy Cross Crusaders |
Ethan Archibald | DL | Saskatchewan | Hanley | Hanley Sabers |
Ryland Bitz | DL | Saskatchewan | Saskatoon | St. Joseph Guardians |
Zach Lytle | DL | Manitoba | Winnipeg | St. Pauls |
Landon Henderson | DL | Manitoba | Neebing | Thunder Bay |
Maxwell von Muehldorfer | DL | Alberta | Calgary | Calgary Bulldogs |
Adrian Minakata | DL | Alberta | Calgary | Calgary Cowboys Gray |