CanWest Recruiting Wrap: CFC100 DB Joseph announces massive transfer up north

University of Calgary

The University of Calgary has agreed to terms with a new offensive lineman. Daniel Townsend is excited to put on the red of the Dinos. Daniel has been on the Okanagan Sun since 2018, and also joined the Knights Football Academy and the Notre Dame Pride. He weighs in at 6’5, 260lbs.

A new wide receiver will be joining the U of C. Matt Sibley will be moving up in the football world after spending two seasons with the Okanagan Sun. Matt is a slot receiver and measures in at 6’0, 185 lbs.

The Calgary Dinos have added some depth to their offensive line. Recently signed Elijah Matthies is excited to join the team. Elijah suits up as a tackle and attended school at Swift Current Comprehensive High School. Calgary’s big new lineman stands at 6’3, 270lbs.

A middle linebacker has agreed to join the University of Calgary. Kelowna’s Everett Schmuland will try to make a name for himself at the U of C. Everett grew up going to Kelowna Secondary and stacks up at 5’11, 202lbs.

University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba has signed a prospect from rural Manitoba. Keenan Karish will leave the country and head to the city in 2022.

“I chose the U of M due to the stellar academic programs they have to offer, especially the agricultural ones,” he says. “In addition, I really loved the impression coach Dobie left on me and felt U of M was the place I belonged.”

Keenan will be pursuing a degree in animal science at the University of Manitoba as he plans to become a veterinarian. 2015 was Keenan’s rookie year, and has played on the Interlake Thunder since then.

His goals while he’s at the U of M are to improve his skills as a football player into the best athlete he can be. He mentions, “I would also like to successfully complete my degree prior to applying to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon.”

The Bisons’ new offensive lineman stands tall at 6’3, 280lbs.

The Bisons have also signed a defensive back from the CJFL. Yaron Mirkin will be coming back home to Winnipeg after a stint with the Valley Huskers.

Yaron grew up playing for the St. Vital Mustangs and Vincent Massey Trojans before heading west.

Yaron Mirkin is 5’11, 160lbs.

University of Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan has signed a running back from UBC. Ted Kubongo will take his skills from the west coast to the prairies for the 2022 campaign. He was a member of the Notre Dame Pride, and he played for the Hilltoppers in the Calgary Spring League. Saskatchewan’s new offensive threat is 5’11, 215lbs.

A defensive back will also be leaving the USA for the University of Saskatchewan. Katley Joseph feels at home joining the Huskies.

Katley was drafted to the University of Maine. “When draft night didn’t go my way, it definitely had a huge impact on me, and I saw it as just a mental battle I’d have to overcome,” he states. “However, continuing my education and playing football was my main priority.”

From there, Katley was in touch with Saskatchewan’s Coach Flory through a family friend. Once he enrolled at the U of S, all that was left for him was to complete his visit and it was a no brainer from there. “I already had a great relationship with Coach Flory stemming back to my senior year in High School. From there, I knew what type of coach and person he was as there was always mutual respect between both of us,” he says. “From the culture standpoint, community support, and winning tradition, it was an easy decision. The University of Saskatchewan is where I feel at home.”

He began his football journey in Ottawa. He has played at every level beginning from NCAFA, OVFL, 7v7, high school, Prep School, and then the University of Maine. While Katley is in school he plans on pursuing his master’s degree in Educational Foundations with a concentration in teacher education.

Katley’s goals while he’s at the University of Saskatchewan are to win the Vanier Cup, graduate and obtain his master’s degree, plus leave a long-lasting impact in the program and community. The Huskies’ new recruit is 5’10, 190lbs.