Golden Hawk alumni & friends of the football program,
This newsletter is brought to you by our great friends and the best movers AMJ Campbell.
The recruiting season is into full swing as we look to add some great new Student Athletes to Laurier Football for the 2020 season. This past week was the conclusion to the high school season as it was the OFSAA Bowl games in Hamilton. Over three days we got to see 18 of the provinces best teams play and many university prospects.
Our 2020 recruiting class is coming together nicely as we have commits from ten outstanding Student Athletes:
Keyon Gratton – 6’4” 280lb Defensive Tackle from St. Mary’s in Kitchener
Zack Burmaster – 6’3” 210lb Receiver from St. Thomas More in Hamilton
Jared Weiler – 6’1” 185lb Defensive Back from Resurrection in Waterloo
Josh Rietveld – 6’5” 275lb Offensive Lineman from Assumption in Brantford
Malik Blout – 6’5” 235lb Defensive End from Sir Allan MacNab in Hamilton
Tyresse Griffith – 5’11” 180lb Running Back from St. David’s in Waterloo
Chidera Ubosi – 6’6” 235lb Defensive Lineman from Abbey Park in Oakville
Jason MacGougan – 5’11” 215lb Long Snapper from M.M. Robinson in Burlington
Avery Scott – 5’10” 205lb Running Back from David Suzuki in Brampton
Trent Hunter – 6’0″ 180lb Receiver from A.N. Myer in Niagara Falls
More Laurier Football Headlines:
Real Talk – Career Start
o We are extremely excited to have an amazing free networking and mentorship event put on by some of our great football alumni at the Turret Hawks Nest on Wednesday, December 4th from 7pm – 9pm.
o Sign-Up: https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1681/15/index.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=3595&cid=9848 and hear from panelists: Hugh Lawson (moderator), Carlos Naranjo, David O’Reilly, Robbie Smith, Dennis Mitchell and Ian Noble.
OUA All-Stars – 10 Golden Hawks Receiving All-Star Status
o Congrats to our 10 All-Stars! Great recognition as these are voted by the OUA Head Coaches. https://www.laurierathletics.com/createarticle.php?ID=10438
1st Team All-Canadian – RB Levondre Gordon
o Special time in Quebec City last week as 5th year RB Levondre Gordon was recognized as a 1st Team All-Canadian Running Back. https://www.laurierathletics.com/createarticle.php?ID=10479
Great Article on RB Levondre Gordon by David Grossman
o https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/27/fcs-bowl-invite-latest-laurier-products-decorated-career/
Holiday Gift Idea – Thank you Light House for your Support!
Congrats to DB Malcolm Thompson who has signed with the Calgary Stampeders
2019/20 Adopt-A-Hawk
o We did it!! Our 2019/20 Adopt-A-Hawk campaign has reached 124% of our team goal of $40,000, currently we have an impressive $49,606 and counting.
o Let’s keep it going! To adopt one of our players today simply follow this link:
o https://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/adoptahawk-interior.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=1565
Go Hawks Go!
Michael
