Page 13 - Sports Energy News, Cornwall, Issue No 140

Andrew
Legault
By Victoria Klassen
Andrew Legault has been
a Wildcat since he was
eight. He was introduced
to football through his
brother and stayed with
the sport. He started out
playing quarterback, and then switched to defensive
back.
“The thing I was looking most forward to this season
was getting to play ball with my friends and learning
so much more about the game from my coaches,”
said Andrew. “A highlight moment from this season
was winning against Cumberland because it was a
close game with two overtimes, which made it super
exciting.”
Andrew said his goal for next year is to enjoy his
time with the team and also to stay focused so the
Wildcats can be number one.
“The thing I enjoy most about the sport is how
everyone can play football no matter how big or
small you are,” said Andrew.
“I love being a Wildcat because not only does it
feel like you’re a part of a family, but you’re also
surrounded by the best coaches in the league.”
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Mathis
Mageau
By Victoria Klassen
Mathis Mageau plays wide
receiver for the Cornwall
Wildcats. He was introduced
to the sport and to the Wildcats
through an elementary school
friend, Nick.
He has now played for the
Wildcats for eight years in a row.
Coming from a soccer background, he first started playing
football at the mosquito level. Starting in spring 2021, he
played three years with his high school team at La Citadelle.
In 2022, he played with the Eastern Ontario Selects 7s, which
was run by coach Zach Benson and 4Life Fitness.
“What I enjoy most about football is the friends I’ve made
along the way on my teams,” said Mathis. “We had a great
Wildcats season this year going all the way to the quarterfinals
of the provincial championship.”
Mathis hopes to play football for the University of Ottawa
Gee-Gees in the future.
One of Mathis’s favourite football memories is from his
second bantam year in the National Capital Amateur
Football Association (NCAFA) and having a great season
playing with his two best friends. He remembers making
a mudslide with the team after one intense game in crazy
weather.
“I enjoy being a Wildcat as I feel that I belong in the program
and am welcomed by great coaches,” said Mathis. “Playing
for the Wildcats has really helped me grow throughout all
these years.”
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