The GWG football program awarded standouts from its varsity, junior varsity and Grade 8 teams.

GWG varsity special teams MVP Darius Kelly (left with ball) in action against the Abbotsford Panthers.

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