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The best of the best from 2022
The Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) is proud to announce their Outstanding Player Award winners for the 2022 season. The awards were handed out Friday night at the Celebration of Excellence in Regina, SK.
The award winners are:
Gordon Currie Coach of the Year
Scott MacAulay – Regina Thunder – for the second straight season Scott is named the Gordon Currie Coach of the Year after leading his club to a 10-0 record and has his team back in the Canadian Bowl for the first time since 2013.
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Receiver/Returner – Charles Sawi – Saskatoon Hilltops
As a rookie on a storied franchise he carried the ball 25 times for 224 yards and had two touchdowns. He also returned five missed field gaols for 271 yards and one incredible 125 yard touchdown return
Defensive Rookie of the Year
Linebacker Zachary Chaddock – Hamilton Hurricanes
He blasted into the Ontario Conference with 36 tackles, 10 assisted stops, half a sack, had an interception, 2 knockdowns, 2 forced fumbles and had a fumble recovery
Special Teams Player of the Year
Kicker AJ Williamson – London Beefeaters
He booted a CJFL high 19 field goals including his longest of 49 yards and connected on 21 of 22 convert attempts. He also punted the ball 49 times, collecting four singles and averaged 33.6 yards each kick
Larry Wruck Outstanding Defensive Player
Linebacker Konner Johnson – Saskatoon Hilltops
He led the stingiest Prairie Conference defence with 31 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 knockdowns and 4 interceptions
Peter Dalla Riva Outstanding Offensive Player
Quarterback Te Jessie – Westshore Rebels
He led the Rebels offensively completing 169 of 305 passes for 2864 yards and 28 touchdowns
CJFL Past Commissioners Award
OL Kevin Ricard – London Beefeaters
CJFL Stewart MacDonald Executive of the Year
Craig Briere – Prince George Kodiaks
CJFL Life Member
Sue Fournier – Westshore Rebels
Rick Smoke Community Involvement Award
Regina Thunder
The 114th Canadian Bowl will kick-off Saturday November 12, at 1:00pm at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, SK
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The best players from the 2022 season
The Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) is proud to announce the First-Team All-Canadians for the 2022 season.
Offensive Line
Jayson Kehler – Saskatoon Hilltops
Connor Klassen – Regina Thunder
Isaiah Letander – Valley Huskers
Corey Levesque – St. Clair Saints
Jeff Vander Werff – Okanagan Sun
Receivers
Isaac Foord – Regina Thunder – 40 receptions for 638 yards and 8 touchdowns
Jared Hayes-Williams – St. Clair Saints - 33 receptions for 617 yards and 6 touchdowns
Kieran Poissant – Westshore Rebels – 44 receptions for 811 yards and 10 touchdowns
Rylan Sokul – Regina Thunder – 44 receptions for 669 yards and 4 touchdowns
Running Backs
Taz Bell – London Beefeaters - 86 carries for 554 yards and three touchdowns
Alex Gayle – Edmonton Huskies – 150 carries for 923 yards and 10 touchdowns
Quarterback
Te Jessie – Westshore Rebels – 169 of 305 for 2864 yards, 28 touchdowns and completed 55% of his passes
Punter
Eric Maximuik – Regina Thunder – 41 punts averaging 34.5 yards and 1 single
Place Kicker
AJ Williamson – London Beefeaters - 19 of 25 in field goals, 76% with his longest being 49 yards, 21 of 22 in coverts
Defensive Line
Dylan Clarke – London Beefeaters - 23 tackles, 9 assists, 6.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick, 5 knockdowns, 2 fumble recoveries with 1 for a touchdown
Riece Kack – Saskatoon Hilltops – 20 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception
Reece McCormick – Regina Thunder- 16 tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 3 sacks
Kelon Thomas – Okanagan Sun – 11.5 sacks, 19 tackles, 1 blocked kick, 1 knockdown, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
Linebackers
Jaiden Claassen – Valley Huskers – 43 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 knockdown, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception
Konner Johnson – Saskatoon Hilltops – 31 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 knockdowns, 4 interceptions
Isaiah Joseph – Hamilton Hurricanes - 43 tackles, 11 assists, 1 sack, 2 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception
Defensive Backs
Sean Adams – VI Raiders – 34 tackles, 2 blocked kicks, 3 knockdowns, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions
Damien Bucknor – Calgary Colts – 36 tackles, 1 knockdown, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions
Keagan Curtis – Kamloops Broncos – 9 interceptions, 28 tackles, 2 knockdowns
Justin McKerracher – Regina Thunder – 5 interceptions, 1 returned for a touchdown, 16 tackles, 6 knockdowns, 1 fumble recovery
Nathanial Norton – St. Clair Saints - 12 tackles, 2 assists, 4 interceptions, 2 knockdowns
Return Specialist
Mike O’Shea – Okanagan Sun – 44 punt returns, 649 yards and 3 touchdowns, 14 kick-off returns for 362 yards
The CJFL Major Award winners will be announced on Friday at the Celebration of Excellence.
They all had an incredible season
The Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) is proud to announce the Second-Team All-Canadians for the 2022 season.
Offensive Line
Carson Lethbridge – Edmonton Huskies (second consecutive season)
Jaden Caston – St. Clair Saints
Will St. Hubert – Prince George Kodiaks
David Legg – London Beefeaters
Riley Schick – Regina Thunder
Receivers
Anthony Grigg – Hamilton Hurricanes - 34 receptions for 578 yards and 6 touchdowns
Colton Meikle – Kamloops Broncos – 43 receptions for 853 yards and 7 touchdowns
Mike O’Shea – Okanagan Sun – 28 receptions for 483 yards and 8 touchdowns
Isaiah Woodley – Regina Thunder – 34 receptions for 593 yards and 5 touchdowns
Running Backs
Jevan Garwood – Okanagan Sun – 115 carries for 920 yards and 9 touchdowns
Reece Wyke – Valley Huskers – 200 carries for 1095 yards and 8 touchdowns
Quarterback
Carter Shewchuk – Regina Thunder – 157 of 250 for 2351 yards, 18 touchdowns, completed 63% of his passes
Punter
AJ Williamson – London Beefeaters - 49 punts, 33.6 yards average, 4 singles
Place Kicker
Simon Hales – Westshore Rebels – 12 of 15 field goals
Defensive Line
Mikhail Biggs – Edmonton Huskies – 22 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 knockdown
Tynan Braymiller – St. Clair Saints - 12 tackles, 6 assists, 3.5 sacks, 2 blocked kicks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, with 1 for a touchdown
Richard Graham – Ottawa Sooners- 24 tackles, 5 assists, 2.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick, 1 knockdown, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions both returned for touchdowns
Romareo Reid – Okanagan Sun – 12.5 sacks, 10 tackles, 1 fumble recovery
Linebackers
Shawn Charles – Ottawa Sooners- 21 tackles, 2 assists, 1.5 sacks, 2 blocked kicks, 2 forced fumble, 1 recovery for a touchdown, 1 interception
Peyton Ryder – Okanagan Sun – 36 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 knockdown, 1 fumble recovery, 9 assisted tackles
Stephen Smith – Regina Thunder – 29 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 knockdowns, 1 force fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception
Defensive Backs
Garrett Cape – Okanagan Sun – 19 tackles, 1 interception, 2 knockdowns, 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown
Adam King – Regina Thunder – 23 tackles, 2 knockdowns, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception
Keon Raymond Jr. – Prince George Kodiaks – 32 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception returned for a touchdown
Tanner Shaw – Edmonton Wildcats – 36 tackles, 1 blocked kick, 2 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions
Jordan Wright – London Beefeaters - 3 tackles, 4 assists, 4 interceptions, 4 knockdowns
Return Specialist
Caleb Akerley – Edmonton Huskies – 23 punt returns for 333 yards, 21 kick-off returns for 502 yards
The CJFL First-Team All-Canadians will be announced on Thursday November 10, 2022.
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