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Alex Pigozzo wins gold with Team Canada
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On July 22, history was made. Canada won gold at the 2018 IFAF U19 Championship, the second of back-to-back gold medals, the first time a country has done that in the event’s history. In front of a crowd of 25,000 at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, Canada prevailed by a final score of…
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Golden Hawks start the season strong and show promise for Yates Cup final
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[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Slider_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] When asked to describe the goals for his offence in 2018, sixth year head coach Michael Faulds responded: “We’re going to be balanced. We’re going to be able to run the ball behind a great [offensive] line, great fullbacks, and great running backs, and then our young quarterbacks have outstanding weapons at receiver.…
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Onyeka, Guzylak-Messam and Henry get selected at the CFL Draft
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[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] In this year’s Canadian Football League (CFL) draft, three Laurier Golden Hawks were selected: Godfrey Onyeka, Isaiah Guzylak-Messam and Rashari Henry. Having one player from Laurier drafted is an achievement, having three drafted is outstanding. This is the second year in a row where three players have been drafted from the…
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Godfrey Onyeka is highest ranked U-Sports prospect in latest CFL rankings
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From Mar. 22-25 the best CIS prospects in the nation will converge in Winnipeg to take part in the annual CFL evaluation camp. This evaluation camp (E-Camp) is designed to put players through a rigorous battery of physical tests and football-related drills where scouts and coaches representing all nine CFL teams will be in…
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Gittens Jr. becomes the 5th Laurier player ever to win OUA MVP
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As the clock struck zero in the contest for the Yates Cup, the Golden Hawks fell short of being able to call themselves champions. But time has passed and perspective has been gained for Golden Hawks receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. “We’ve been through a lot of obstacles,” Gittens Jr. said. “But all those things…
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Golden Hawks earn bye in record breaking game
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Coming into today’s game, the Golden Hawks knew what they had to do to secure their fate and – in dominant fashion – they made it clear what their destiny would be. The game started out with both McMaster and Laurier’s teams playing good defense – and a lot of penalties. On Laurier’s third…
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Hawks blow past Warriors in battle of Waterloo
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The Golden Hawks prevailed in the Battle of Waterloo against the Warriors this past Saturday. The game was very tight in the first quarter, as both teams were trading punches. In the second quarter, the Hawks started to pull away, thanks to two interceptions, a huge 44-yard touchdown from Michael Knevel to Brentyn Hall and…
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Golden Hawk Profile: Levondre Gordon’s great start leads Hawks to perfect record
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One of the biggest keys behind the success of the Laurier football team last year was their balanced offense. The dual threat of the passing game and the running game kept opposing defenses guessing all year. The Hawks have picked up right where they left off last year, as their balanced attack has resulted…
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2017 Preview of Golden Hawk football training camp
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The Laurier men’s football team looks to build upon the incredible Yates Cup run they had last season. When a program competes at this level, improvement becomes a constant necessity, as each OUA team has been working hard to push the needle further and further in order to find success this season. Head coach Michael Faulds reflects on the offseason they have had, “Our veteran players that all returned…
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Golden Hawks crush Varsity Blues in opening day win
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The Hawks began their Yates Cup title defense with an emphatic win over the University of Toronto in their opening game. Led by defensive lineman Rashari Henry, the Hawks proved their defensive prowess throughout the game as they managed to shut out the Toronto offense, winning by a final score of 39-0. Henry was a…
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