Page 13 - Sports Energy News, Cornwall, Issue No 137

Cameron Keegan
Belisle
By Victoria Klassen
Cameron Belisle, a linebacker
with the Wildcats, became
involved with the sport after a
fifth-grade classmate brought
in a flyer for football. He started
playing spring football for the
Glengarry Gaels tyke team, and
then with the Cornwall Wildcats in
the fall.
After winning Cornwall’s first ever A-Cup championship,
Cameron continued to play for the Wildcats every year. Over the
years, he has also played for the Ottawa Jr. Gee-Gees, Orleans
Raftsmen, and the York University Lions.
“I enjoy the physicality that football demands. This sport means
more to me than just exercise and fun alone,” said Cameron.
“Football is an outlet for me to relieve my stress in a positive and
benefiting manner. Therapy looks different for everyone, but for
me it’s hitting and tackling for a three-hour football game!”
The Wildcats started their off-season training in January at
the indoor field in the Benson Center. Since then, they’ve had
countless hours of practice and film sessions. A two-day training
camp at the beginning of May consisted of nearly ten hours of
practice and over three hours of film review in one weekend.
“Our powerhouse lineup of a coaching staff has done a tremendous
job of recruiting the best players in the area, and, since January,
preparing us to be the best football team in the province,” said
Cameron.
“I am looking forward to finally earning a championship ring.
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Aragon-McCann
By Victoria Klassen
Keegan Aragon-McCann,
who grew up playing high
level soccer, began playing
touch football in middle school
at St. Mark High School. He
joined his school’s football team
his junior year, where the team
went undefeated and won the city
championship. In his senior year, he
played with St. Mark again, and joined
the Wildcats in the summer. With a few offers from schools, Keegan
decided to play for Carleton University and become a Raven.
Keegan, who is a receiver, had a good season with the Ravens, with
the team making it to playoffs. Now, he’s looking forward to this
Wildcats season and building off the success of last year.
“I like being a Wildcat for the same reason I like playing football—
the team culture. I feel like, especially in Cornwall, the community
is so tight-knit, which really helps with chemistry in-game. The
support from everyone—teammates, coaches, family, and even the
fans—I honestly believe is the reason that we are such a high-level
team,” shared Keegan.
“I enjoy the brotherhood and culture that’s involved with the
sport. I’ve been in sports my whole life and there is no other that
compares to football when it comes to team culture.”
One of Keegan’s favourite Wildcats moments was last year’s come-
from-behind victory against Kingston. The Wildcats had a 13-point
comeback in the fourth quarter—with the team winning 24-21.
“I think we have a really promising team this season, and a lot of
young guys,” said Keegan. “I am excited to see how we develop
throughout the season and what type of team we will be by playoffs.”
“People Pulling Together for you”