Renegades + Bandits celebrate the season

Last Updated: December 6th, 2017By Jena ColbourneTags: BAFA, Bonnyville Amateur Football Association, Bonnyville Bandits, Bonnyville Renegades

The Bonnyville Peewee Renegades and Bantam Bandits football clubs celebrated their season on Saturday. The bond of the football family was strong in the room, as players, volunteers, and coaches were honoured for their achievements on and off the field.

Renegades

The Renegades were in a “rebuilding year”, says Coach Jason Morgan, “I am proud of what you all accomplished.” The coach spoke of the growth he saw in the team and the players as individuals.

2017 Renegade Awards

Rookie of the Year – J’den Freisen & Jaxon Prybysh
Offensive Most Improved – Nicholas Morgan
Defensive Most Improved – Erik Desnoyers
Offensive Lineman MVP (of the Year) – Tynan Yashchyshyn
Defensive Lineman MVP (of the Year) – Grady Blain & Jared Poltorak
Offensive Backfield – Jarret Boulianne
Defensive Backfield – Elias Fraser-Marks
Offensive MVP – Matteo Godbout
Defensive MVP – Cooper Prybysh
Team MVP – Connor Critch & Alexandre Cardinal
Renegades Sportsmanship awards (Honourable Mentions):
- Christian Lavoie
- Ethan Kaban
- Gabriel Bowering
- Ryley Kyle
- Corbyn Marcoux
- Ashton-Lee John
Most Penalties award – Liam Critch
Heart & Soul award – Alex Maruniak

Bandits

The Bantam Bandits had a season of ups. The team went undefeated in the regular season, and onto the second round of the playoffs were an intense game against rivals, the St. Paul Bengals, knocked them out of the playoffs. Coach Mickey Fagnan says he was amazed at the character the players displayed throughout the year, “we spoke a lot about spartans and navy seals throughout the year. Each of the young men and women on the team displayed character and class; even in the toughest times.”

2017 Bonnyville Bandits Awards