Two OUA schools early contenders for Irish standout
Notre Dame star looks to continue playing at a rare level.
Lucas Ferreira
Positions:
Offensive Line, Defensive Line
Height/Weight:
6’2 268lbs
Teams:
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (high school: Ā HSSAA)
Burlington Stampeders (OFC)
Halton Cowboys (OVFL)
Commitment:
None
Official Visits:
None
Considerations:
Carleton, Guelph, Open
Class:
2017
Lucas has prided himself on playing at a rare level for his age. Lucas, despite only being in grade 10 played and started on the senior varsity team, for both defence and offence, the first player in 13 years at his school to accomplish such a feat.
Among the teams the lineman has suited up for include the Halton Cowboys of the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL), Burlington Stampeders of the Ontario Football Conference (OFC) and his high school team, Notre Dame FIghting Irish of the Halton Secondary School Athletic Association (HSSAA).
Currently Lucas is working out every day, trying to improve his strength while still getting faster. The Irish standout also attends every football camp he can to improve his skills.
Lucas credits his mom with his success,
“She helps me with everything” says the Irish standout, who also credits his coaches.
Lucas is happy with the way the recruiting process is going. Ā Early on, he is considering Carleton and Guelph but he is also open to other options. Ā Once he gets to university, Lucas would like to pursue studies which will allow him to pursue a career in manufacturing.
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