Gophers standout altready considering local CIS schools
Garden City Gophers’ Riley Knysh has a big act to follow.
Riley Knysh
Positions:
Wide Receiver
Height/Weight
5ā11.5, 146 lbs
Teams:
Garden City Gophers (high school: WHSFL)
North Winnipeg Nomads (minor MMFL)
Commitment:
None
Official Visits:
None
Considerations:
Manitoba, Open
Class:
2018
This fall, Riley is entering his ninthĀ year in the sport with the Garden City Gophers of the Winnipeg High School Football League (WHSFL).
Previously, Riley suited up for the North Winnipeg Nomads (MMFL) up until the 2013 Bantam season.
Football has always been a part of Rileyās life. His father was a member of the River East Kodiaks and his family has held Winnipeg Blue Bombersā season tickets for as long as heās lived.
At the moment, Knysh hasnāt committed to any schools, but he would love to stay in the province and go to the University of Manitoba.
The highlight from last season was being part of the Gophers team.
āI didn’t play very much because we only have one team, grades nine to twelve, but I learned very much from the older guys and they made me a better player,” adds Riley.
Rileyās father, Jay has been a big influence on his life
āHe has pushed me to make myself get better and has helped me train,” says the Gophers standout.
As a child, Ā Riley looked up to Blue Bombers Hall of Fame wide receiver Milt Stegall. Ā He also looks up to Nick Moore of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and strives to be just like him on the field.
When heās not practicing or playing, Riley likes to watch player highlights from the CFL or NFL. ā
I watch receivers and watch what they do so I can add to my game to make myself a better playerā adds Riley.
Once heās done high school, Riley would like to go to university to study business. He would like to either take over for his Dadās business or start his own.
Rileyās off season training can get busy. He likes to go to the Cindy Klassen gym with his former Nomad teammates for solid workouts then he swims and works on his cardio.
When heās not at the gym, Riley takes part of the Finish First Football Progam.Ā There heās trained by former Blue Bombers Kito Poblah and Carl Volny. Ā They work on footwork and fundamentals.
“The competition is great playing with CFL players,” adds Riley.
This year Riley will have the opportunity to be a starter. He plans on training the hardest he ever has. Often he will go and meet with the other receivers and quarterback to go and train together, go over plays, get the timing down and to make each other better.
There are no plans to visit any schools in the upcoming months but Riley may join Recruit Ready in the winter.
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