The GW Graham Grizzlies handed out football award at a banquet Jan. 20, recognizing the stars of the 2017 season.
Thirty eight players were recognized for excellence on and off the field.
VARSITY
MVP – Von Richardson/Jake Troyan
Offensive MVP – Von Richardson
Defensive MVP – Daniel Santos
Special Teams MVP – Darius Kelly
Best offensive lineman – Jake Troyan
Best defensive lineman – Colin Campbell
Best rookie – Cooper Middleton
Most improved player – Andrew Locke
Most inspirational player – Ryan Brady/Shane Claridge
Coach’s Choice – Bentley Thomas
Most heart – Justin Hopwood/Jesse Hough
Grade 11 academic – Grayson Hardie
Grade 12 academic – Ryan Brady
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JUNIOR VARSITY
MVP – Jaiden Claassen
Offensive MVP – Colby Bessette
Defensive MVP – Vincent Ibardolaza
Special Teams MVP – Ethan Holmes
Best offensive lineman – Austin Forgues
Best defensive lineman – Cody Goertzen
Best rookie – Vincent Ibardolaza
Most improved player – Jeffery Peters
Most inspirational player – Jett Thomas
Coach’s Choice – Colton Holt
Most heart – Jaiden Claassen
Grade 10 academic – Colton Holt/Ethan Bussinger/Noah Malanchuk
Grade 9 academic – Vincent Ibardolaza
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GRADE 8
MVP – Samuel Mannes
Offensive MVP – Nick Beck
Defensive MVP – Spencer Muxlow
Special Teams MVP – Zaeden Pleasants
Best offensive lineman – Cadence Nelson
Best defensive lineman – Andrew Goodwill
Best rookie – Mileke Elhaimer
Most improved player – Jacob Davis
Most inspirational player – Ashton Laplante
Coach’s Choice – Tye Wein
Most heart – Jessica Bennett
Grade 8 academic – Fazil Ferman
Grade 7 academic – Nick Beck/Khauner Fast