ECI Rebel now flying with Golden Hawks

Laurier brings in local-area commit.

Romy Simpson, a wide receiver from the Eastwood Collegiate Institute, already feels a connection with his new team, the Sir Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks.

It’s an understatement to say a team’s current players can have an impact on a commit’s recruitment process. “I loved how welcoming the team was,” Simpson said. “The way some players reached out compared to other schools was great.”

While he was drawn into the Golden Hawks family early on, Simpson was also impressed with the school’s offerings. “I committed to Laurier because I like how close it is to home, also because of their business program, which is one of the top five schools in Canada,” the potential economics student said.

Standing at 5’8, 160lbs, the six-year veteran has probably had his share of coaches. Now, it’s time to learn from Laurier’s. “Head Coach Faulds, coach of the year speaks for itself. This coaching staff has turned the entire program around and it doesn’t stop here. They’ve been striving for better ever since the Yates Cup championship and I love that,” Simpson said.

“They work tireless day in and day out to make sure this team is the best they can be and always push for the best.”

Born in Toronto, but raised in Kitchener, Simpson has played with the Twin Cities Predators, the Eastwood Collegiate Institute Rebels (Waterloo Cambridge Secondary School Athletic Association) and Team Ontario. He has built up quite the football resume in his career.

Awards and Recognitions
WCSSAA All-Star 2014
GHR All-Star Game MVP 2015
Top Prospect Combine Invite 2015
Team Ontario Red Black Weekend 2015
WCSSAA All-Star 2015
Team Ontario Selects 2016
Player of the Week OFC 2016
3rd Team All-Canadian (CFC) 2016
WCSSAA ALLSTAR 2016