AUS Recruiting Wrap: St. F.X., Bishop’s continue padding their C/O 2022, Acadia announces first commit

LB Matthew Shannon

The Acadia University Axemen announced Matthew Shannon is the first athlete to commit to their class of 2022.

Matthew Shannon is a 6’3″, 205lbs linebacker from Truro, N.S., where he played for Cobequid Educational Centre.

 

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DL Rafferty Haas

Rafferty Haas is Bishop’s University’s second commit of the season and the first international commit to come to the Atlantic University Sport conference.

Haas is a 6’0″, 290lbs defensive tackle for CEGEP Vulkins de Victoriaville in Victoriaville, Que.. He is originally from Chateauneuf-Villevielle, France.

Very excited to add DL Rafferty Hass from @FootballVulkins to @BishopsGaiters 🏈. Rafferty intends to pursue a degree in Sports Studies. https://t.co/yhAyzB3htl 🐊🐊 #BleedPurple #comewritethefuture pic.twitter.com/iQ519iRwy0

— Cherif Nicolas (@GaitersHC) January 6, 2022

 

REC Gabin Leux

Gabin Leux is another international prospect that the Gaiters pulled in this month.

Leux is a receiver for CEGEP de Thetford Filons and is originally from Vannes, France.

Very excited to announce that Gabin Leux, REC from Thedford Mines has chosen to pursue is academic and athletic career with @BishopsGaiters 🏈. He intends to study Psychology. https://t.co/AVT37PFdSd #BleedPurple #comewritethefuture pic.twitter.com/LlhS5e1YOl

— Cherif Nicolas (@GaitersHC) January 11, 2022

 

DB Felix Massicotte

Felix Massicotte will stay in Quebec to play for Bishop’s in the fall.

Massicotte is a defensive back for CEGEP de Levis Faucons. His hometown is L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que..

Excellent News! Felix Massicote, DB from Levis-Lauzon has chosen to continue his academic and athletic journey with @BishopsGaiters 🏈. He will be pursuing a degree in sport studies. https://t.co/yhAyzB3htl #BleedPurple #comewritethefuture pic.twitter.com/tnVsw4Mpeu

— Cherif Nicolas (@GaitersHC) January 11, 2022

 

DB Cherif Camara

Cherif Camara is Bishop’s lates recruit.

Camara is a defensive back from Sherbrooke, Que., where he played for the Volontaires de Sherbrooke.

Extremely excited to announce that outstanding CB Cherif Camara has chosen to continue his academic and athletic journey with @BishopsGaiters 🏈. He intends to study Neuroscience https://t.co/EZVgDruIj8 #BleedPurple #comewritethefuture pic.twitter.com/wR9uawxhVk

— Cherif Nicolas (@GaitersHC) January 14, 2022

 

REC Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor will join his class of 2022 teammate, Will Kubas, at St. Francis Xavier University this season, as he has committed to the X-Men.

Taylor is a 6’2″, 170lbs receiver from Milton, Ont., where he played for St. F.X. Catholic Secondary School.

X-Men Football is extremely excited to announce the commitment of Receiver Sam Taylor. Sam attended Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School in Milton, Ontario. Welcome to the StFX family Sam! #hailandhealth @StFXAthletics @VANIERFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/clVb4OwPPa

— StFX X-Men Football (@StFXFootball) January 6, 2022

 

CFC100 OL Ryan Arenburg

Ryan Arenburg will be coming from south of the border to attend St. FX next season. He is the second CFC-ranked player to land with the X-Men in the past month.

Arenburg is a 6’3″, 310lbs offensive lineman for Episcopal High School in Alexandria, V.A.. He is originally from Dayspring, N.S..

X-Men Football is extremely excited to announce the commitment of Offensive Lineman Ryan Arenburg. Ryan attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Welcome to the StFX family Ryan! #hailandhealth @StFXAthletics @ArenburgRyan pic.twitter.com/7bqrb5SQwr

— StFX X-Men Football (@StFXFootball) January 6, 2022

 

DL Jack Stanley

Jack Stanley is another Nova Scotia product staying in his home province to play for the X-Men in the fall.

Stanley is a defensive end for Bay View High School in Upper Tantallon, N.S..

X-Men Football is extremely excited to announce the commitment of Defensive Lineman Jack Stanley. Jack attended Bay View High School in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia. Welcome to the StFX family Jack! #hailandhealth @StFXAthletics pic.twitter.com/8AClwwad8o

— StFX X-Men Football (@StFXFootball) January 7, 2022

 

REC Payton Plesh

Payton Plesh will take his talents from Ontario to the east coast, as he has committed to St. F.X. for 2022.

Plesh is a 6’1″, 180lbs receiver from Barrie, Ont., where he played for St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School. He also played for the Huronia Stallions.

X-Men Football is extremely excited to announce the commitment of Receiver Payton Plesh. Payton attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School in Barrie, Ontario. Welcome to the StFX family Payton! #hailandhealth @StFXAthletics pic.twitter.com/SQqN59Hqjk

— StFX X-Men Football (@StFXFootball) January 10, 2022

 

DB James McGill

James McGill will also be travelling from Ontario to St. F.X. for the upcoming season.

McGill is a 6’2″, 170lbs defensive back for Algonquin Catholic Secondary School in Powassan, Ont..

X-Men Football is extremely excited to announce the commitment of Defensive Back James McGill. James attended attended Algonquin Catholic Secondary School in Powassan, Ontario. Welcome to the StFX family James! #hailandhealth @StFXAthletics pic.twitter.com/uNq35DlmkY

— StFX X-Men Football (@StFXFootball) January 11, 2022