2015 Class highlighted by 29 recruits from five provinces, United States and Bahamas, including CFC100 pivot.
The Acadia Axemen has officially announced their 2015 class.
This year’s class of 29 recruits spans over five provinces, the United States and Bahamas. The 2015 class composition is as follows:
NOVA SCOTIA: 8
NEW BRUNSWICK: 3
ONTARIO: 8
ALBERTA: 4
BRITISH COLUMBIA: 3
UNITED STATES: 1
BAHAMAS: 2
Axemen Head Coach Jeff Cummins said the football program was successful in addressing some gaps at several key positions. On offence, the team added some explosive playmakers that will make significant contributions in future years. More significantly, the Axemen have added depth and size on the offensive line and expect those newest additions to make an immediate impact.
“In this 2015 recruiting class, we believe we have filled the needs on the offensive line with a couple of big players who can step in right away in 6’6 Shelton Williams from Holland College and 6’7 Keiler Cherry from CJFL champions Saskatoon Hilltops,” commented Cummins. “At the receiver spots, we have brought in some real speed and skill highlighted by Jaylen McRae and Eugene McMinns both clocked in the 4.4’s.”
“Add our three new quarterbacks Nick Bynkoski, CFC 100 Hunter Guenard and Simon Richardson and the offensive side of the ball looks to have filled in nicely.”
As the Axemen’s defence, the newest additions will complement returning players on the unit.
“On the DARKSIDE, the big boys upfront 6’6 Tommy Grant, 6’5 Malcolm Hyde and 6’3 Eric Fraser will push to get on the field right away,” assessed Cummins. “At the linebacker position, our depth will be secured with young studs Mitch Deware and Tyler Hill.”
“Back deep Rory Kelly and Jamarcus Williams lead a strong class of defensive backs who will take their cues from a group returning four to five starters from last season.”
The central point of the Axemen’s recruiting class is CFC 100 pivot Hunter Guenard. The 6’1, 215 pound pivot from Calgary, Alberta completed his career with Centennial Coyotes of the Calgary Senior High School Secondary School Athletic Association (CSHSAA). This past season, the quarterback completed 122 passes in 212 attempts for 2421 passing yards, 29 touchdowns (24 passing, five rushing) and only threw two interceptions.
In addition to the Coyotes, Guenard has previously suited up for the Calgary Colts of the Calgary Area Midget Football Association (CAMFA).
In January, the Calgary pivot made his third consecutive appearance on the CFC 100.
“A fabulous quarterback, Hunter Guenard, can make all the throws and comes from a great football program Centennial High School coached by former Axemen Garth Melrose,” expressed Cummins of Guenard’s addition. “We are very excited to see what Hunter can do at the university level as he is true competitor.”
“I believe he will make a distinct mark in the storied Axemen Quarterback Club.”
The following is an official introduction of the 29 recruits that will officially begin their CIS careers in Wolfville, Nova Scotia this fall:
ACADIA AXEMEN 2015 CLASS:
OFFENSIVE LINE (6):
(Gilmore – second from left)
Matthew Gilmore – 6’3 240 – OL – Oromocto (Oromocto, NB)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON MATTHEW GILMORE
Shelton Williams – 6’6 295 – OL – Champagnat Catholic (Miramar, FL) / Holland College (Charlottetown, PEI) (Nassau, Bahamas)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON SHELTON WILLIAMS
Keiler Cherry – 6’6 295 – OL – Holy Rosary / Saskatoon Hilltops (PFC) / 2014 PFC All-Star (Lloydminster, AB)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON KEILER CHERRY
Declan de Gouveia – 6’2 290 – OL – Brebeuf College / Metro Toronto Wildcats (2014 OVFL All-Star) (Toronto, ON)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON DECLAN DE GOUVEIA
Spencer Unrau – 6’3 270 – OL – Bellrose Composite (St. Albert, AB)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON SPENCER UNRAU
Brandon Burke – 6’5 265 – OL – Dartmouth High (Dartmouth, NS)
DEFENSIVE LINE (3)
Tommy Grant – 6’6 240 – DL – Citadel – Team Nova Scotia (2014 Canada Cup) / 2014 Nova Scotia High School Div. 1 All-Star DL (Halifax, NS)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON TOMMY GRANT
Eric Fraser – 6’2 265 – DT – Lasalle – Team Ontario U-19 (Sudbury,ON)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON ERIC FRASER
Malcolm Hyde – 6’5 230 – DE – Charles P. Allen – Team Nova Scotia (2013 Canada Cup) – 2014 Nova Scotia High School Div.1 Defensive MVP / 2014 First Team All-Star DL / 2013 Nova Scotia High School Second Team All-Star
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON MALCOLM HYDE
LINEBACKERS (3):
Alex Hatina – 5’11 220 – LB/LS – St. Joseph / Myers Riders OVFL (Napean, ON)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON ALEX HATINA
Mitch Deware – 5’10 210 – LB/LS – Bernice MacNaughton – Team New Brunswick (2012 and 2013 Canada Cup) / 2014 New Brunswick High School Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year (Moncton, NB)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON MITCH DEWARE
Tyler Hill – 6’1 190 – OLB – John Barsby (Nanaimo, BC)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON TYLER HILL
RECEIVERS (6)
Morgan Laws – 6’1 180 – REC/ATH – Lockview – Team Nova Scotia (2014 Canada Cup) / 2014 Nova Scotia High School Football Div. 2 Offensive MVP / 1st Team All-Star QB
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON MORGAN LAWS
Colin Murney – 6’4 190 – REC/P/K – Lockview – Team Nova Scotia (2014 Canada Cup) / 2013 and 2014 Nova Scotia High School All-Star REC / 2014 Nova Scotia High School Outstanding Punter/Kicker (Waverley, NS)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON COLIN MURNEY
Riley Spear – 5’8 150 – REC – Oromocto – Team New Brunswick (2013 Canada Cup) / 2014 New Brunswick Western Conference All-Star (Waterville, NB)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON RILEY SPEAR
Eugene McMinns – 6’1 190 – REC – Holland College – 2013 Rookie of the Year / National Decathlon Champion (Nassau, Bahamas)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON EUGENE MCMINNS
Jaylen McRae – 6’2 180 – REC – Everett (Everett, MA) / Wilbraham & Monson Academy / Holland College (Charlottetown, PEI)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON JAYLEN MCRAE
Blake Rennick – 5’7 160 – REC – Saint Francis Xavier Catholic High School – Orleans, ON
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON BLAKE RENNICK
DEFENSIVE BACKS (4):
Jamarcus Williams – 5’11 175 – DB/KR – St. Patrick High School – 2012 OVFL JV All-Star DB / 2014 NCAFA All-Star REC (Ottawa, ON)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON JAMARCUS WILLIAMS
Andre Boudreault – 6’2 180 – DB – Charles P. Allen – Team Nova Scotia (2014 Canada Cup) / 2014 Nova Scotia High School All-Star DB (Hammonds Plains, NS)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON ANDRE BOUDREAULT
Jadin White – 5’7 150 – DB – Centennial / Team Alberta (2014 Canada Cup) / 2014 Calgary Div. 1 High School All-Star DB (Calgary, AB)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON JADIN WHITE
Rory Kelly – 6’2 180 – DB – Moncton – Team New Brunswick (2013 and 2014 Canada Cup) / 2014 New Brunswick High School Western Conference All-Star DB (Moncton, NB)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON RORY KELLY
RUNNING BACKS/ATHLETES (4):
Nick Green – 5’9 160 – RB – Prince Andrew – Team Nova Scotia (2013 Canada Cup) / 2014 Nova Scotia High School Football Div. 1 Offensive MVP / 2014 1stTeam All-Star RB / 2013 Nova Scotia High School Football Specials Teams Player of the Year
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE FOR NICK GREEN
Bwenge Namutereza – 5’7 165 – RB – St. Patrick’s High School (Ottawa, ON)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON BWENGE NAMUTEREZA
Nolan Strong – 6’0 200 – LS/ATH – West Vancouver (West Vancouver, BC)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON NOLAN STRONG
Dale Wright – RB – 5’8 185 – Brother Andre / Markham Raiders (OVFL) (Markham, ON)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON DALE WRIGHT
QUARTERBACKS (3):
Nick Bynkoski – 6’4 220 – QB – Monroe College / Fayetteville State University / Atlanta Sports Academy / Cowichan Secondary School – 2011 BC Senior Bowl Western Offensive Player of the Game (Duncan, BC)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON NICK BYNKOSKI
Simon Richardson – 6’4 170 – QB – Citadel / 2014 Div. 1 Nova Scotia High School 1st Team All-Star QB (Halifax, NS)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON SIMON RICHARDSON
Hunter Guenard – 6’1 215 – QB – Centennial / 2015 CFC 100 Player (Calgary, AB)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE ON CFC 100 HUNTER GUENARD
PUNTER/KICKER (1):
Jeffrey Beattie – 5’9 160 – P/K – Sherwood (Hamilton, ON)
CLICK HERE FOR CFC ARTICLE JEFFREY BEATTIE
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