Laval adds two local commits and a CFC100 to their 2018 class.
After signing with the Laval Rouge et Or, CFC100 offensive lineman Antoine Marin from CΓ©gep de Rimouski and linebacker FrΓ©dΓ©ric Pongo from CΓ©gep Garneau will be looking to make an already dominate program that much better.
CFC60 Joanik Masse, a running back from CΓ©gep de LΓ©vis-Lauzon, will also be joining the Rouge et Or.
CFC100 Antoine Marin
Even before he began his football career, Antoine Marin had his sights set on Laval. βAs a little kid, I always wanted to play for the Rouge et Or. Itβs a dream come true,β he said.
In cΓ©gep, Marin played with Les Pionniers du CΓ©gep Rimouski (RSQE Division 3). He said that he is familiar with the Lavalβs Carl Brennan, his former offensive line coach. β(He was) my o-line coach for many years and we have a good relationship,β Marin said. βI think the coaching staff is the best in Canada. My coach is a master!β
Before playing cΓ©gep ball, Marin played with Les SΓ©lects du Paul-Hubert (RSEQ) in high school. He is a four-time cΓ©gep all-star and was the RSEQβs offensive line of the year in 2017. The towering 6β6, 265lbs tackle is interested in completing his police technologies diploma of college studies.
FrΓ©dΓ©ric Pongo
Already from QuΓ©bec City, QuΓ©bec, FrΓ©dΓ©ric Pongo needs no introduction to the Rouge et Or. He said he chose the team because of the low cost and the fact that he can stay close to his family. β(They have a) great team, great program and a great coaching staff,β he added.
Standing at 6β1, 230lbs, Pongo is interested in communications and marketing. He spent three years with Les Γlans du CΓ©gep Garneau (RSEQ Division 1). In 2105, he was named as the student-athlete of the year.
CFC60 Joanik Masse
Located in Levis, QuΓ©bec, Joanik Masse will have a short drive over the river to reach the provinceβs capital. He played with Les Faucons du CΓ©gep de LΓ©vis-Lauzon (RSEQ Division 1) after playing high school ball with Les Corsaires de lβΓcole secondaire Pointe-LΓ©vy (RSEQ). He is 5β10, 175lbs.
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