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Reed Carter
Camplin Camplin
By Victoria Klassen
By Victoria Klassen
For Carter Camplin, a fullback
Reed Camplin, a linebacker
with the Wildcats, football was
with the Wildcats, was
the first sport he ever played.
essentially born into the
Carter grew up in a football
football world. His father, Kirby household, with his father, Kirby
Camplin, joined the Wildcats Caplin, being a key contributor
coaching staff nearly two decades to the Wildcats and eventually
ago. becoming president of the club.
Reed began playing U8 football for the Carter’s football career has taken place
Wildcats in 2012 and played with them in Cornwall—beginning tackle football
with the Wildcats with the U10 tyke team and finishing in varsity
until U16. In the fall of 2022, he began playing for St. Joseph’s
Catholic Secondary School for his sophomore and senior seasons. OSFL. That U10 tyke year is a memorable one for Carter, as it was
the season the Wildcats brought home the first minor A championship
In 2021, Reed began his U18 OSFL career, first as a backup for win in program history.
two years and now as a starter this year.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to show everyone what the
“I love the contact and teamwork needed to win,” Reed shared. Wildcats are capable of this season. Although we are a small market
“Football is a game that needs all twelve people to do their job team compared to the other teams in Ontario, we make up for that
and make a play. There is a lot of pressure on every person but if in heart,” said Carter.
we work as a unit the play goes our way.” In the fall, Carter will be moving to John Abbott College to pursue
The Wildcats season began in January with indoor practices. The his football career.
team has been playing games since late May, with championships “What I enjoy most about football is the family atmosphere. Football
taking place on August 5. Reed’s goals for this season are to win is a team sport, requiring everyone to work together as one in order
the championship, play his best football, and help win his captains to have success. This creates a strong bond between teammates and
a ring. coaches as we are all working for the same goal.”
One Wildcats moment that stands out to Reed is winning the 2015 Last season, the Wildcats finished with an undefeated regular season
A Cup at U10, and now getting to play his last season of Wildcats record. This year, as the team begins week five, they are looking to
finish their last four games strong and win the championship.
football with some of the same teammates ten years later.
“I enjoy being a Wildcat because this is home,” said Carter, “This is
“Wildcats are a family,” said Reed. “My teammates, coaches, where I grew up— from playing on the sidelines during the varsity
and management staff have been with me for so long, and the games as a kid, to volunteering within the club, to eventually being
community we have built, is why I love this club.” able to give back through my play on the field.”
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