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Luc-Oliver Nadeau Shines in his First Football

Season with the Cornwall Wildcats

By Molly Kett like my two big brothers,” said
Nadeau. “They both play for
uc-Oliver Nadeau, a local the Cornwall Wildcats. My
LCornwall athlete, kicked coaches also helped me believe
off his first season with the in myself. This was my first
Cornwall Wildcats, and showed season, and I think my season
terrific promise for the years to was pretty good. I love my
come. Playing as #18 for the coaches; they are the best! Bill,
U10 Tyke team, Nadeau showed Aaron, and Kirby.”
his natural quarterback abilities To prepare for this season,
with 148 rushes, 1,524 yards
Nadeau says he practices
rushing, and 28 touchdowns.
playing catch with his brothers,
Nadeau’s brothers are the as well as his kicks and running.
ones who inspired him to get He also spends time watching
out on the field. the Kansas City Chiefs with his
big brother, and watches how
“I wanted to play football

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the pros do it. into competitive sport.
“My brothers are my athletic “As Luc’s parents it has
role models, and they are the been a pleasure to see him
ones that encouraged me to gain confidence and build
keep going,” said Nadeau. “My friendships,” said Nadeau’s
ultimate goal is to run 2,000 mom, Andrée-Anne Richer.
yards and be in the CFL one “The hard work and dedication
The Seaway Valley U14 AA Rapids were crowned day.” from coaching staff are amazing
champions at the CAN/AM Challenge Cup in Montreal, QC, and made Luc a better athlete.”
on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. The Rapids defeated the Boston Nadeau had many memorable
Jr. Penguins 4-1 in the gold-medal final. moments this year for his first Next, Nadeau plans to
FRONT: Griffin Fitzpatrick, Emma Farley. MIDDLE: Brady season. continue to play the sport that
Benton, Chase Vachon, Zachary Wilson, Landan Lauzon, “My standout moments were he loves, but he also wants to
Bobby Gauthier, Rodney Wilson (Head Coach). BACK: Ian making new friends, doing pass on the encouragement he
Baillie (Assistant Coach), James Baillie, Maxime Lavigne, touch downs, and playing received from his brothers that
Jack McConnell, Chase Carriero, Evan Robertson, Karter semi-finals for the A cup,” said inspired him to get started.
MacDonell, Brock Huskinson, Bryce Flynn, JP Bouchard, Nadeau. “I would like to encourage
Jonathan Trudeau, Sarah Huskinson (Trainer). other kids to come play football
Luc’s parents are also
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impressed with his transition