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Cornwall’s LeGallais Stars on National Stage

By Rodney Wilson Arts program at Mount Allison University,
CCAA Communications was instrumental in the Mounties success
in 2016-17. The 6-foot guard was named
hile local students were enjoying the ACAA Rookie of the Year.
WMarch Break last week, former During the regular season, he averaged
Holy Trinity basketball player Thomas 17.6 points per game (3rd in ACAA) for
LeGallais was busy starring on the national Mount Allison, which finished second
stage. overall in the conference with a 17-4
The Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary record. LeGallais started all 21 games for
School alumnus is the starting guard for the the Mounties, averaging 28.5 minutes per
Mount Allison Mounties, who competed game. He led the conference with 139 free
in the 2017 Canadian Collegiate Athletic throws made and ranked fourth overall in
Association (CCAA) Men’s Basketball assists.
National Championship at Holland College LeGallais graduated from Holy Trinity
in Charlottetown, PE from March 15-18. in 2015 after leading the Falcons to the
“It’s been an awesome experience, EOSSAA “A” Championship. He was
you almost feel like a celebrity,” said named the Most Valuable Player for the
LeGallais, after his Mounties fell 88-75 Senior Boys’ team an unprecedented three
to the SAIT Trojans in their second game times.
of the tournament. The Cornwall native “We are really proud of Thomas’
scored 20 points and had nine rebounds, success,” said David McCabe, LeGallais’
five assists, and three steals in the contest senior basketball coach at Holy Trinity.
and was named the team’s Player of the “He has worked hard to achieve it.”
Game.
For LeGallais, the hard work is finally
At the beginning of the Championship, paying off. “I’ve been working hard
LeGallais got the opportunity to pose with putting up shots every day since Grade 10,
the National Basketball Association’s so it’s nice to get accredited for something
Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, I feel I’ve worked hard at for a really long
which was on display at the CCAA All- LeGallais, pictured with CCAA All-Canadian Ian Tevis of the Red Deer time,” he said.
Canadian banquet. Kings, was named Mount Allison’s Player of the Game vs. the SAIT
Trojans on Friday, March 17 at Holland College in Charlottetown, PE. And an unexpected trip to the CCAA
While the Mounties went 0-3 at the Photo Submitted National Championship in his very first
CCAA National Championship, it was an season has equipped the youngster with
invaluable experience for LeGallais, who here but we still feel like we’ve come a Colleges Athletic Association, Réseau du experience he’ll hope to build upon in the
spent last season in North Carolina at prep long way from the start of the year.” sport étudiant du Québec, and Atlantic coming seasons. “At Nationals, there’s a
school. Collegiate Athletic Association), two lot more lights, a lot more hype, and a lot
The CCAA Men’s Basketball National
“At the start of the year, we didn’t really wildcards, and the host team. more media,” said LeGallais. “So, having
have high expectations, but once we got Championship consists of five conference The Mounties qualified for the first time this experience in my first year, it’s a really
going, we started realizing more and more champions from across Canada (Pacific in program history. good eye opener for me to know what to
just how much potential we had,” said Western Athletic Association, Alberta expect hopefully in the next couple of
LeGallais. “We may not have gotten a win Colleges Athletic Conference, Ontario LeGallais, who is taking a Bachelor of years.”

are also looking for coaches for various levels in their program.
Whistle Stops For more information check out their website
www.cornwallwildcats.com

Another date to remember is April 15th. Hometown
The “Team” has just completed Issue # 53, and as always,
Sports Hero, local pro boxer Tony “Lightning” Luis makes his
I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Margo (Editor),
debut in his hometown. Ronnie Robidoux, another local pro
Lionel (Sales), Bernadette (Website); our writers, Todd,
boxer is also on the card.
Molly, Victoria, Thom, Micaela; our editorial columnists, Jim,
Congrats to the Midget AAA Colts on winning the HEO
Jorge, Dave, Jordan; The Sports Panel, Gilles, Jake, Jim; our
Midget AAA crown.
distribution locations, our advertisers, and of course the people
Should be a great playoff series between the Colts and
who are featured in our stories. I hope you enjoy # 53
Ottawa Junior Senators. Let’s get to the games and cheer on our
Plan to attend the Seaway Valley vs Kungälv Sweden
team.
Minor Bantam hockey game at the Benson Centre on Friday
Lion’s Club members are hard at work organizing the
April 12th, 11:00 am.
annual Awards Banquet which is held each May.
Quite remarkable, this game is the 12th annual game
Winners never Quit, and Quitters Never Win, Signing out
between the two teams. This game builds friendships and

lasting memories each year. Kudos to the organizers. Until next Month
Cornwall Wildcats’ spring registration is ongoing. They Mike Piquette, Publisher