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Dec 23

Manitoba Football Feed Year End Awards Finalists

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After over 2000 votes, the finalists (public nomination and voting process) have been chosen for the fourth-annual Manitoba Football Feed...

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Dec 23

Miles Mac lineman Shayla Mohamed reflects on historic WHSFL award selection

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Throughout the history of amateur football in Manitoba, there are many females who’ve been trailblazers in the sport. From Lisa...

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Nov 23

Manitoba Bisons linebacker Nevan Brown reflects on breaking WHSFL tackles record

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Earlier this month, the Dakota Lancers won their first-ever ANAVETS Bowl, defeating the St. Paul’s Crusaders in a rematch from...

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Nov 23

With the ANAVETS Bowl on the line, underdog Grant Park looks to replicate 2011, upset Dakota

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The year is 2011. Riding a seven-game win streak and the momentum of a 46-point victory over Massey Brandon in...

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Oct 23

St. James caps historic MMFA run with another championship

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This past weekend, the St. James RODS peewee squad won the MMFA Championship, scoring over 50 points in a back-and-forth...

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Jul 23

Mr. Seatbelt David Sindikubwabo ready to get ‘strapped up’ at U18 Football Canada Cup

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Earlier this week, Team Manitoba’s U18 coaching staff selected their captains for the upcoming Canada Cup, which begins tomorrow at...

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Jun 23

Meet new Football Manitoba President of the Board Ryan Bliznikas

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It’s safe to say that Ryan Bliznikas is a busy man. Married with kids, he owns an accounting firm in...

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Jun 23

After a rookie season for the memory books, St. Paul’s quarterback Cole Anseeuw is back for more

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Any long-time Bisons football fan knows the name Shane Munson. A quarterback for the Herd from 1999-2003, he led the...

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Jun 23

WHSFL champ Rylan Pats soaking in provincial team experience

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If you’ve been following the Winnipeg High School Football League (WHSFL) scene over the last number of years, then you...

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May 23

MGFA alum St. Jean giving back to the game as league president, coach

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The footprints of the Manitoba Girls Football Association (MGFA) – the first full contact program for girls in North America...

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Mar 23

Highlight-reel QB Kutzan prepares to defend MMJFL title with Eagles teammates

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From Kelly Sansregret to Bryson McNeil and everyone in between, there have been many East Side Eagles standouts at the...

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Jan 23

ANAVETS Bowl champ Dhevin Gajaweera ‘still here’ after overcoming two years of personal turmoil

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After scoring the first major of his varsity career in week one against Vincent Massey last fall, senior St. Paul’s...

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Dec 22

Vote in the third annual year end awards!

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For the third year in a row, Manitoba Football Feed founder Mike Still is pleased to present the year end...

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May 22

Diverse backgrounds, experience among Fearless’ national team selections

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Just over a week ago, six members of the Manitoba Fearless got the call that they’ll be playing for Team...

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Apr 22

Wolfpack head coach Scoran ‘invested’ in team and community

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Kris Scoran understands the value of football and what it can do for your confidence, leadership and overall attitude towards...

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Mar 22

Former Sabres, Coyotes standout Tommy Walls commits to Eastern University

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Former Springfield Sabres and Sunrise Coyotes standout Tommy Walls had plenty to be excited about at the turn of the...

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Feb 22

Defensive lineman Maggie Yestrau defines what it means to be ‘Fearless’

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In the dictionary, the literal meaning of being fearless is to lack fear. But when you look outside the box...

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Jan 22

Team ‘Toba experience critical in Bisons commit Parker’s development

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Over the last few seasons, the University of Manitoba Bisons’ secondary has rightfully earned the nickname of ‘DBU.’ Under the...

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Jan 22

Season recap: Massey’s ’21 ANAVETS Bowl win “a bit more special”

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Vincent Massey Trojans head coach Kelsey McKay is no stranger to success in the Winnipeg High...

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Jan 22

Vikings stay Sharp, keep two-year undefeated streak intact

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The Brandon-based Vincent Massey Vikings – led by Mike Steeves at the varsity level and Kevin Grindey in the JV...

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Dec 21

Brick by brick: The story Springfield’s undefeated 2021 season

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There’s a strong difference between winning games and building a winning culture. In the former, victories, no matter how they...

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Dec 21

Year in review: Versatile roster helps West K win Division 3 title

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Entering the 2021 WHSFL season, West Kildonan head coach Russell Wallace, much like the rest of the league, didn’t really...

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Dec 21

Speedy Nkundimana faces fears, helps Lancers win JV title

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Class of 2024 running back Augustine Nkundimana understands the value of hard work. It’s been a trademark in his life...

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Nov 21

Fearless Mpoyo a natural on the gridiron

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) St. John’s running back Jacob Mpoyo recently finished off an impressive high school career filled with...

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Nov 21

Highly-Touted Lisak Looking to Complete Historic Career With Grant Park

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On Monday night, the Grant Park Pirates will take on Vincent Massey Collegiate with the ANAVETS Bowl on the line....

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Nov 21

High Performance critical in Udoh, Wyke’s development

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Manitoba Bisons receiver Nathan Udoh, a former soccer player who started playing football when he was 17, put on a...

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Oct 21

Nigeria native Aghayere learning life skills through football

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When Famous Aghayere moved to Canada from Nigeria in 2019, he knew right away that he wanted to play football....

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Oct 21

Boucher brothers can’t miss prospects for dominant Murdoch run game

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Through three weeks of play in the 2021 Winnipeg High School Football League (WHSFL) season, the Murdoch MacKay Clansmen are...

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Oct 21

Montour adds physical edge to Mustangs D

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Over the years, the Manitoba Major Junior Football League (MMJFL) has been home to some of the province’s top football...

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Oct 21

Changing lives, not history the focus for Kovacs, Grant Park

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Amongst a sea of ANAVETS Bowl regulars including the St. Paul’s Crusaders (most recent title was in 2019), Vincent Massey...

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Sep 21

Hall of Fame Feature: 1970-72 Sisler Spartans

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This is the second in a two-part installment on the 1970-72 Sisler Spartans, who were inducted into the Football Manitoba...

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Jun 21

MMJFL All-Decade team voting is now OPEN

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Have your say in the Manitoba Major Junior Football League's All-Decade Team (2009-19)! Every other day, a new category will...

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Jun 21

North End Pride: Part three

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The North Winnipeg Nomads have come a long way since their inception in 1969. Once a single-age bantam team, the...

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Jun 21

Mills, Mustangs re-loading for 2021

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The St. Vital Mustangs have a proud history in the Manitoba Major Junior Football League (MMJFL). The club has won...

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Jun 21

North End Pride: Part 2

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This is the second in a three-part series examining the history and success of the North Winnipeg Nomads Football Club....

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May 21

Dane, Wolverines eager to return to the field in 2021

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The name Brady Dane is synonymous with Westman football. The former offensive lineman began his career at age 12 in...

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May 21

North End Pride: The Story of the North Winnipeg Nomads (Part 1)

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This is the first in a three-part series examining the history of the North Winnipeg Nomads Football Club. We open...

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May 21

Ringland shining in Green and White

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Recently, University of Saskatchewan defensive back Charlie Ringland was selected to the 2021 East-West Bowl Showcase, which brings together over...

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May 21

John Gottfried recalls RODS ’61 junior football title

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In the 1950s to early 1960’s, junior football thrived in the city of Winnipeg. The University of Manitoba Bisons had...

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May 21

St. James Rods MMJFL update

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St. James Rods head coach Caleb Goudie looks back fondly on his time as a player in the Manitoba Major...

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May 21

This one is for me.

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Like many others, I am sad. My psychologist told me that when I feel this way, I should write how...

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May 21

Manitoba Girls’ Football Association celebrates ten years

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The Manitoba Girls’ Football Association (MGFA) celebrates its ten-year anniversary this year. The league is thriving, thanks in large part...

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May 21

St. Vital Mustangs: A fixture in Winnipeg since 1948

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Over the next number of weeks, Football Manitoba communications specialist Mike Still will be highlighting the many minor football clubs...

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Nov 20

Unfinished business: The story of the 2014 Manitoba Bisons

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Entering the 2014 U SPORTS football season, the Manitoba Bisons knew they had unfinished business. The season prior, the Herd...

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Nov 20

Virden DL Shiels bringing country strong to Manitoba Bisons

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One glimpse at 6’3”, 240-pound defensive end Westan Shiels’ Instagram page gives you all the insight you need about his...

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Sep 20

“I just want everyone to be seen as human beings”

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Manitoba Bisons receiver AK Gassama and Sisler Spartans quarterback Richard Lugumire provide their thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement...

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May 20

Ward continues trend of local female tackle football trailblazers

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) All photos by: @xpression.photography For a decade, defensive tackle Breanne Ward has been grinding on the...

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Mar 20

Pasta and Mackie-McLeod form ‘dynamic duo’ off the edge for Grant Park

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Kaleb Mackie-McLeod (6) and Sal Pasta (90) converge during a game against Sturgeon last...

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Feb 20

RBU: Bisons alum Matt Henry providing valuable insight for the Manitoba Fearless

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) The 2019 edition of the Manitoba Fearless coaching staff features plenty of Manitoba Bisons connections. Starting...

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Dec 19

U of C defensive back, Vanier Cup champ Andrew Ricard putting on for Elmwood

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Ricard (far left) poses with high school teammate Brady Welburn, along with teammate and...

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Nov 19

‘I’ve got your back.’ What the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ victory in the 2019 Grey Cup means to me

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Football is intertwined with my life. It always has been and it always will be. Some of my fondest childhood...

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Nov 19

Meeks, Muskies seek to claim first WHSFL title

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Brady Meeks scrambles for yards. Photo by Joey Payeur. In 2001, the Winnipeg High...

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Nov 19

Overcoming adversity, Rollwagen, Buckeyes teammates seek to capture Div 2 title

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Evan Rollwagen (L) with teammate Carson Chamberlain-Brass In the spring of grade eight, Miles...

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Oct 19

The Sideline Showdown: Episode nine

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On this week's episode, Kito broke down the Peewee final between Valour and Charleswood, while Mike got out to the...

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Oct 19

MMJFL championship primer, 2019 edition

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Mike Still, manitobafootballfeed (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Hunter Brown (L) and the van dijk siblings are part of a talented Eagles...

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Oct 19

The Sideline Showdown: Episode 8

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On this week's show, Kito checked out the 6-0 Portage Trojans in action and also had the chance to donate...

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Oct 19

Tackling Tourettes: How football has helped St. Vital Mustangs lineman Korey Rous manage the neurological disorder

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Korey Rous has lived his whole life with Tourettes. But instead of shying away from it,...

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Oct 19

The Sideline Showdown: Episode 7

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This week we have highlights from Miles Mac versus Garden City, an interview with Arjay Shelley, a look back on...

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Oct 19

MMJFL Mi’cd Up: Domenico Slobodian

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The Mustangs running back is at it again! https://youtu.be/jFAKkqGQnPo

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Sep 19

The Sideline Showdown episode 5

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Mike went solo this week with Kito visiting his roots down in the states. Included on this week's program: running...

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Sep 19

The Sideline Showdown episode 4

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On this week's show, Mike and Kito recap the five games in the WHSFL that they went to. Mike also...

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Sep 19

Roger that! Rifles receiver Jake Roger sheds weight, finds success with Rifles

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Jake Roger (R) alongside fellow receiver Sheycoy Selent Growing up, Winnipeg Rifles receiver Jake...

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Sep 19

The Sideline Showdown: Episode 3

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This week we've got highlights from Kelvin versus Murdoch and Grant Park versus Oak Park in the WHSFL, Sunrise, East...

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Sep 19

The Sideline Showdown: Episode 2

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This week on the sideline showdown, it's a WHSFL special! Mike and Kito discuss the results of the inaugural coaches...

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Aug 19

Manitobans in the OUA: Week one review/week two primer

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This article comes courtesy of Manitobafootballfeed's OUA correspondent. Week 1 Review Western 32 Laurier 19 The Western Mustangs got an...

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Aug 19

Under centre with Des Catellier

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In a new weekly show, Mike Still sits down with Manitoba Bisons starting quarterback Des Catellier to chat about the...

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Aug 19

The Sideline Showdown: Episode one

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Manitoba football feed is proud to partner with Kito Poblah, Jaremy Ediger, Mayo Sowemimo from Red Moon Media and Adriano...

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Aug 19

Manitobans in the OUA – week 1

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By: OUA football correspondent On Sunday August 25, ten of the 11 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) football teams will begin...

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Aug 19

Big-bodied Hodgson primed for breakout 2019 with Winnipeg

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By: Mike Still Feature photo: Hodgson makes a catch during Winnipeg's team scrimmage last week When Tyler Hodgson first enrolled...

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Aug 19

Mature Mohamed moulded by his mother

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Mataeo Mohamed is a momma's boy and he wouldn't have it any other way. “Me and...

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Jul 19

Inside the MMJFL with: St. Vital’s Domenico Slobodian and Ray Cruz

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) This week on Inside the MMJFL, Mike Still took some time to chat with veteran #cutestshowonturf...

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Jul 19

MMJFL alumni Brady Dane key in helping Westman junior football thrive

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By: Mike Still Feature photo: Dane directing traffic during practice in 2017. Photo by Perry Bergson. Brady Dane eats, sleeps...

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Jul 19

Inside the MMJFL with: Eagles head coach Barry Berard

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Introducing a new feature for the 2019 season: Inside the MMJFL! Follow along as communications coordinator Mike Still takes you...

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Jul 19

Jonasson makes history as first-ever female on Team Manitoba

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By: Mike Still Feature photo: Jonasson in action during phase three of Team Manitoba U16 practice. One word comes to...

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Jul 19

Selflessness and sacrifice: The story of incoming St. John’s running back Joshua Farber

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill) Feature photo: Farber with St. John's head coach Grant McMillan shortly after receiving a bursary from...

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Jul 19

A comprehensive look at Team Manitoba U18

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Sisler's Richard Lugumire in WHSFL action last season. Second-year Team Manitoba head coach Ryan...

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Jun 19

Sisler, Bison alum Mitch Harrison earns head coaching gig at Dakota Collegiate

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Harrison during his time with the Manitoba Bisons. Photo by David Lipnowski. The 2019...

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Jun 19

Fly, Eagles, fly! East side majors secondary loaded with championship pedigree.

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By: Mike Still Feature photo: Brady Welburn (42) celebrates after winning the 2018 MMJFL title. East Side Eagles defensive back...

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Jun 19

Passing his way to a better future: The story of Sisler quarterback Richard Lugumire

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Lugumire in action last year against Oak Park. Growing up, learning how to throw...

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May 19

It’s family first for St. Vital’s #cutestshowonturf

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: The 2018 iteration of the #cutestshowonturf Entering the 2016 season, former St. Vital and...

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May 19

Lions aiming to get back on the prowl in the MMJFL

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Fort Garry celebrates after winning the 2013 MMJFL title. Photo by the MMJFL. After...

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May 19

Goudie finds a few good men: Tougas and King-Wilson to play in the MMJFL for St.James

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By: Mike Still, MMJFL communications coordinator (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Nathaniel King-Wilson (20) makes a tackle during 2018 WHSFL play. St....

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May 19

Team Canada CFFL western regionals preview

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Mike Laping and his senior men's flag team are gearing up for nationals where they'll look to defend their title...

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May 19

From St. Vital to Sauder: Converted soccer star Owen Brown heading to UBC

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Owen Brown celebrates after winning the MFLM Special Teams Player of the Year award...

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May 19

Fearless rich with history, experience and drive entering 2019

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) It's impossible not to mention the Manitoba Fearless when discussing historical women's tackle football programs in...

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Apr 19

Wolfpack looking to get back in the hunt

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) The Winnipeg Wolfpack, one of two Manitoba-based teams in the Western Women's Canadian Football League (WWCFL)...

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Apr 19

Four-time CJFL national champ Fischer brings ‘the Hilltop way’ to Manitoba

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Running back Logan Fischer was eight years old when he first strapped on the pads. Right...

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Apr 19

Athletic success runs in the family for Bison commit Tachinski

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Tachinski back to pass against St. Paul's It was a memorable season for Vincent...

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Mar 19

All-Canadian Kitzman brings size, physicality to Bisons defence

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Tye Kitzman sizing up a receiver. Photo by the Okanagan Sun. There’s no mistaking...

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Feb 19

Hulking defensive lineman Stevenson will take his talents to Mount Allison

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Going into grade nine, Gabe Stevenson grew six inches, propelling him to an impressive six-foot-six. With...

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Jan 19

Everything you need to know about Team Manitoba’s senior men’s flag team

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Last year, Team Manitoba’s senior men’s flag team was near unstoppable. They rolled through their first...

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Jan 19

Taylor brings mentorship, proven success to Wolfpack

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Taylor (third from left) as part of Team Manitoba's U16 staff this past summer....

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Jan 19

Lloyd brings fierce competitiveness to Bisons receiving corps

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Vaughan Lloyd shortly after signing with Manitoba. Vaughan Lloyd knows a thing or two...

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Jan 19

Recruiting 101 with Ryan Karhut: How do scholarships work?

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A big part of the recruitment process and decision making is often scholarship offers. But should that be a deciding...

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Jan 19

Well-traveled Smith brings plenty of experience to Bisons

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo by: Kadeem Thomas The Manitoba Bisons linebacking corps will be enhanced in 2019 thanks...

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Dec 18

The top moments from Manitoba amateur football

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: River East Kodiaks defenders Jo-Jo Funk-Clements and Kian Crampton make a play on Kelvin...

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Dec 18

Recruiting 101 with Ryan Karhut: The signing process, provincial teams and more!

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So your highlight tape is now completed and sent out. Some schools are calling, some email, texting, etc. It’s December...

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Dec 18

Recruiting 101 with Ryan Karhut: The do’s and don’ts of making a highlight tape

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The 2018 varsity football season is now over, and for many seniors out there the next task at hand is...

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Nov 18

France, Rams look to end Hilltops Canadian Bowl drive for five

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Alex France (L) shortly after winning the CJFL national semi-final over the Hamilton Hurricanes...

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Nov 18

WHSFL championship games preview

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The field is set, and now it's time to see who the best of the best truly are as WHSFL championship week gets going. All five varsity conference champs advanced to the final, while St. John's only loss was at the hands of Currie Conference champion Elmwood. In the JV division, Vincent Massey will look to complete a perfect season as they do battle with the resilient Grant Park Pirates. Get all the details below. Please note that there is a $5 entrance fee for all contests.

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Nov 18

Alcaraz and Rivera enjoying last ride with Garden City, will suit up for Manitoba in the fall

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Elijah Rivera (L) and Jarrett Alcaraz (R) shortly after signing with the Bisons. Photo...

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Oct 18

WHSFL semi-final preview

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The field has been trimmed to 12 as the WHSFL semi-finals commence tomorrow night. Below is a breakdown of every matchup. Please note that every contest is $5, with kids 12 and under getting in free.

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Oct 18

A comprehensive guide to the 2018 WHSFL varsity playoffs

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There have been plenty of tremendous storylines to follow in the WHSFL this year. From Neelin's Evan Nachtigal (quarterback) and Kaleb Johnston (receiver) breaking multiple Division 1/2 records, to rookie head coach Sean Oleksewycz leading River East to the top seed in the Bramwell Conference, there's been no shortage of excitement. It all comes to a head beginning tonight, as playoff season commences. Below is a breakdown of every first round matchup.

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Oct 18

Letander a force on Kelvin’s d-line, will play for Manitoba next season

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By: Mike Still (@mikstill94) Feature photo: Letander (R) signs his letter of intent to play for Manitoba. Photo by Isaiah...

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Oct 18

WHSFL seven varsity games of the week

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First place in the Potter Conference is on the line, as Garden City and St. Paul's 1 do battle in the feature game of the week.

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Oct 18

WHSFL week six varsity Games of the Week

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Vincent Massey Brandon and Daniel McIntyre both appeared in bowl games last year, with the Maroons taking home the CanadInns Bowl. Each school has continued their success this season, currently vying for a top two spot in their respective divisions. They both take part in games of the week this week.

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Oct 18

WHSFL week five varsity games of the week

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This week's marquee matchups see two critical tilts in division 2 between four teams that have lost just one game between them, while in division 1 and 3 feature four teams jostling for position.

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Sep 18

Student leader Noah Wilson enjoying last ride with Rifles

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Noah Wilson in action against the Edmonton Wildcats during the opening game of the...

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Sep 18

Week four WHSFL varsity games of the week

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Murdoch MacKay pivot Carter Kutzan has been on a tear so far in 2018....

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Sep 18

Week three WHSFL varsity games of the week

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Manitoba Bison commit Breydon Stubbs has been a huge part of the Trojans offence...

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Sep 18

A history of the Never Alone Foundation game/McPhillips Bowl

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This Thursday at 7 p.m., the Sisler Spartans and Garden City Fighting Gophers will do battle in the fourth annual Never Alone Foundation game/McPhillips Bowl at Charlie Krupp Stadium, the home of the North Winnipeg Nomads.

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Sep 18

WHSFL week two varsity Games of the Week

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Senior Austin Balan will be a player to keep an eye out for when...

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Sep 18

Nedotiafko the heart and soul of Interlake’s offence

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By: Mike Still Feature photo by: Hudl.com Interlake’s Colton Nedotiafko is a soft-spoken guy off the field. But when the...

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Sep 18

Bison commit Stubbs “a complete back”

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Breydon Stubbs with VMC's Player of the Game title belt after week one against...

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Sep 18

Football a lifeline for Valley receiver Brandon Poulin

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Brandon Poulin evades an Okanagan Sun defender during BCFC play. Photo by Kim Douglas....

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Tec Voc Hornets

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Chase Sinclair will be a major part of the Hornets offence in 2018. Photo...

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Kelvin Clippers

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Former Lineman of the Year Isaiah Letander will be a major force for Kelvin...

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: St. Norbert Celtics

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Middle linebacker Brandon Palichuk will be a player to keep an eye on this...

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Beaver Brae Broncos

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Quarterback Rhett Zurkan will be a valuable leader for the Broncos entering his senior year....

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: St. John’s Tigers

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Over the next month, manitobafootballfeed will be previewing each of the 31 varsity teams battling for supremacy in the Winnipeg High School Football League, which kicks off its regular season on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Below is a breakdown of the St. John's Tigers.

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: West Kildonan Wolverines

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Linebacker Nick Birch returns for his senior year, and will be the anchor on...

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Maples Marauders

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Portage Trojans

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Senior Tyler Morris returns to anchor the Trojans at quarterback in 2018. Photo by...

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Neelin Spartans

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Evan Nachtigal will take the reigns at quarterback from record-breaking pivot Dayton Black in 2018....

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Sep 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Vincent Massey Brandon Vikings

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Sep 18

WHSFL Week One Game of the Week: St. Paul’s 1 vs Dakota

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Dakota's Josh Yanchishyn (left) and St. Paul's Brody Lawson (right) will both be key to...

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Dakota Lancers

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Defensive end Jordan Friesen will look to build upon his Rookie of the Year...

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Steinbach Sabres

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Garden City Fighting Gophers

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Bison football commit Jarrett Alcaraz will be a major force on both sides of the...

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Kildonan East Reivers

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Aug 18

Mitayango rushing through barriers on the field for Winnipeg

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Mathe Mitayano has faced various barriers during his football career, but nothing has stopped him from ultimately achieving his goals on the gridiron.

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: St. Paul’s Crusaders 1

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Sophomore linebacker Nic Pereira lays down the boom during the U16 Western Challenge. Photo...

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Aug 18

Hezekiah and Oleksewycz as tight as family at River East

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The relationship between a coach and their players is a special one. Countless days and hours are spent together at practice, in film study and training. But for River East athlete Samuel Hezekiah and head coach Sean Oleksewycz, it’s more of a father-son dynamic than a player-coach relationship.

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Aug 18

Ugbah set to make an impact in final U SPORTS season

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Eight years ago, Stephen Ugbah was beginning to make Canada his new home, and had never...

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: River East Kodiaks

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Dryden Eagles

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Oak Park Raiders

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo: Senior Luc Laurin (right) will be relied upon to lead the secondary this season....

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Aug 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Grant Park Pirates

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Beginning in 2011 with the first championship banner in school history, Doug Kovacs has consistently had his Grant Park Pirates in playoff contention. Last year's squad was loaded with seniors, but due in part to poor timing in terms of injuries, the school fell in the opening round of the playoffs.

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Jul 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Sisler Spartans

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Photo caption: Senior Austin Balan will be relied upon as a major contributor for Sisler on...

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Jul 18

WHSFL Team Preview: Vincent Massey Trojans

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Last season was largely considered a re-building year for the Vincent Massey Trojans, who missed out on a trip to the ANAVETS bowl for the first time since 2014. This was likely due in part to the fact that the team returned just a quarter of its roster from the year prior.

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Jul 18

Draft-eligible Dufault a leader on the field and in the classroom for the Bisons

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It’s safe to say defensive end Derek Dufault is the complete package. Along with being a top-level CFL prospect entering the 2018 season, he’s also an ace in the classroom, earning Academic All-Canadian status (minimum 3.5 GPA) every year since enrolling at the U of M in 2015.

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Jun 18

Veteran Austin Balan’s work ethic will help lead Sisler in 2018

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Austin Balan is the type of player who lets his performance on the field do the talking. “I’m more of a do my job, lead by example kind of guy,” he says calmly. “I’m in the weight room as much as humanly possible. I’m there at lunch and after school, and we have a group chat and I try to text my teammates telling them when our speed training days are and stuff like that, but I’m not super, super talkative. Everyone just sees me working.”

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Jun 18

Leadership a natural quality for Waterloo-bound Gillen

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St. Norbert product Charles Gillen prides himself on being a leader both on and off the football field. On the gridiron, it’s his positivity that’s contagious. “I love getting the guys hyped up,” he says passionately. “Even if you make a mistake, I’m still going to hype you up for the next play, that kind of thing.”

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Jun 18

Akau healthy, excited to help lead Rifles d-line

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Sometimes, it's funny how things work out in life. Take Winnipeg Rifles defensive end Machuor Akau for example. A chance encounter in the halls of Oak Park High School in 2011 permanently cemented the course of his brief, but impressive football career thus far.

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May 18

Mature DB Kastellanos ready to settle in with Toronto

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo caption: Kastellanos evades a defender while with Dakota. Photo by Ruth Bonneville Andreas Kastellanos...

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May 18

Banares parlays flag football passion into spot on Team Canada

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) At age six, Julian Banares got the football itch, and to this day, it hasn’t gone...

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May 18

Team Canada connection helps lead Viner-Cox to Calgary

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Just under a minute into a conversation with local product Tyrece Viner-Cox, it quickly became evident that he eats, sleeps and breathes football.

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May 18

Resilient Shillingford ready for final run with the Rifles

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Griffin Shillingford’s football journey is the epitome of patience and perseverance.

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Mar 18

St. Pierre-Laviolette going the distance to achieve football dreams

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For Victor St. Pierre-Laviolette, football has been far more than a game. Instead, it’s provided him a ticket to a better life, and has also opened his eyes to opportunities he likely wouldn’t have had otherwise.

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Mar 18

Grant Park linebacker Chris Mushenza ready to make Saskatoon his new home

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Chris Mushenza is no stranger to adaptation, both on and off the gridiron. He’s travelled frequently in his life, living in locations such as Hamilton, Ontario, and St. Lazare, Manitoba, before settling in Winnipeg for his senior year of high school in 2017.

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Mar 18

Ritchott hurdling his doubters one step at a time

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Running back Micheal Ritchott didn’t have it easy growing up. But he’s honest about his past. It’s what has moulded him into the football player, and man he is today.

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Mar 18

Larsen looking to capitalize on second U SPORTS opportunity

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Defensive end/linebacker Chris Larsen will be the first to tell you that his football journey hasn’t necessarily been the smoothest. But he’s battled through the trials and tribulations thrown at him, and come out a better man because of it.

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Mar 18

Twelve players with Manitoba connections invited to 2018 CFL Western Regional Combine

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The CFL unveiled its full list of regional combine participants today, and 14 Manitobans have made the cut, as well as one incoming Manitoba Bison recruit. Five of the nine selected athletes come from the Bisons program, two from the Winnipeg Rifles (PFC), two from the Edmonton Wildcats (PFC), and one each from the Minot State Beavers (NCAA Division II) Saskatchewan Huskies (Canada West), Calgary Dinos (Canada West), Calgary Colts (PFC) and Edmonton Huskies (PFC). The incoming recruit, Tyson Thompson, is a former member of both the Bishops Gaitors (RSEQ) as well as the Westshore Rebels (BCFC).

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Feb 18

Football more than a sport for Bison-bound Montour

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Growing up without a father is never easy. But for Sisler Spartans linebacker Easton Montour, football has provided him with invaluable levels of male guidance, as well as the confidence to succeed both on and off the field.

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Feb 18

All-Canadian Krause following the Herd to Manitoba

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Not surprisingly, the six-foot-five, 300-pounder attracted interest from universities across Canada. He took in eight total visits through grades 11 and 12, but ultimately decided that Manitoba was the best fit for the 2014 season. He also had three former Mount Douglas teammates who were set to join him on the Bisons.

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Feb 18

Former AUS standout Shaun Robinson taking his talents to Manitoba

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A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Robinson has wreaked havoc during his football career -- one that includes three international appearances with Team Canada. He was so dominant that universities in the Maritimes began recruiting him back in grade nine.

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Jan 18

Thompson healthy, focused and ready to make an impact for Bisons

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Offensive lineman Tyson Thompson has endured a fair amount of tribulations during his football career. But every time a metaphorical wall was put in front of him, he smashed it down in pursuit of gridiron greatness.

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Jan 18

Hicks ready for second go with Bisons

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Defensive tackle Kent Hicks is an intelligent, strategic thinker, and it’s shown in his football journey. For example, up until grade 10, his high school in Abbotsford, B.C. didn’t have a football program. In order to compensate, he played both community football and rugby – the latter of which helped with athleticism as well as toughness.

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Jan 18

Hillary has high expectations for himself, Rifles teammates

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By: Mike Still (@mikestill94) Feature photo by: Matthew Hamilton Growing up, it’d be safe that say that Donovan Hillary’s life...

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Jan 18

Samson Abbott: From soccer player to football star

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The rest, as they say, is history – thanks in part to Abbott’s rugby coach at St. Paul’s, who, while on a trip to Dallas in grade 10, convinced him to give up his soccer ventures in order focus on the gridiron, where he was a growing star.

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Dec 17

Excursion to Kamloops ends in success for McMaster-bound Zajaros

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Playing university football right out of high school isn’t a reality for every athlete. Whether it be a lack of...

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Dec 17

Versatile Wilfer hoping to become the next Geoff Gray

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Self-determination isn’t a skill that’s acquired easily, but for offensive lineman Kyle Wilfer, it’s come relatively naturally.

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Dec 17

Sweeter Life: Detailing Somto Anyadike’s pursuit of musical greatness

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When Manitoba Bisons running back Somto Anyadike isn’t producing touchdowns on the field, he’s producing and writing beats off of...

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Dec 17

Scott Borden Jr. brings maturity, patience to quarterback position for Bisons

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Borden Jr. grew into quite the athlete as he grew up, excelling not only in football, but also basketball and baseball for Halifax West High School in Nova Scotia.