Saskatchewan Huskies sign first CFC 100 recruit

CFC 100 & Regina defensive back joins CWUAA team’s 2015 class.

For CFC 100 Payton Hall, there has only been one place that was the clear cut favourite for him.

Recently, the 6’0, 175 pound defensive back (halfback, safety) from Regina opted to stay in his home province for his CIS career and signed with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

Hall, who is the Huskies first CFC 100, will join the team 2015 CWUAA season.

“Ever since my grade 10 season, the Huskies have stood out above all the other schools with the amount of interest they’ve shown in me,” expressed Hall of the Huskies.  “Coach [Brian] Towriss is one of the most respected coaches in all of the CIS and he made it very clear that the University of Saskatchewan likes the way I play and would be a perfect fit football wise for me.”

Ultimately, the strength of the football program as well as proximity was the main factors for Hall’s decision to commit to the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan team.

“For me the biggest reason I chose the Huskies was because I really enjoy and respect the way they run their team,” explained the CFC 100.  “There’s plenty of competition and intensity at practice which brings out the best in everyone and make the team better.”

“It’s also only a few hours from home for me and I have plenty of friends and family in Saskatoon which I think will make the transition go a lot smoother.”

Hall completed his high school career with Campbell Tartans of the Regina Intercollegiate Football League (RIFL).This past season, he was selected as a RIFL 4A Schwann Conference All-Star.

Additionally, he has been a member of Team Canada’s under-18 squad.

For the third consecutive time, Hall was ranked on the CFC 100 last month. In addition to defensive back, the standout has also played at the longsnapper positon.

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