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Talen Isaac

Kikkert Wiltshire

By Victoria Klassen
By Victoria Klassen

Talen Kikkert plays defensive Isaac Mainville plays
halfback for the Wildcats. kicker and the fullback
He began playing football
when he was four years old, with the Wildcats.
after his parents put him into Isaac grew up watching
the Wildcats’ mites camp at the football with his dad on
Benson Centre. Sundays. They would cheer

“This year was my best season so far—I’ve improved massively. on the Buffalo Bills or watch
I also played with my school junior team and will next year, too. whoever was playing that day.
It was a really fun experience playing with different people and Isaac plays hockey and soccer, and he also plays
my personal friends,” said Talen.
golf. He began playing football in the summer of
“The thing I enjoy the most about the sport is the teamwork, 2022 with the Wildcats.
and the hard work I have to put in the game to succeed. I like the
contact and how you have to get up every time you get hit and “My best memory is being with all the new players
keep going.” I met this year. And a highlight is making it to the
He said this season with the Wildcats was great because of his B cup starting 1-3,” said Isaac.
team. For next season, Talen is looking forward to playing in the He said it’s great being part of the Wildcats
Ontario Summer Football League (OSFL) and practicing with
older guys. program because of the amazing coaches and his

“I enjoy playing for the Wildcats because it is well organized. team’s winning mentality.
Practicing with this team is amazing and I really get the football “Something that I’ve learned about football is
experience with this team,” Talen expressed.
never giving up when something goes wrong,”
Talen would love to continue playing football in college and said Isaac.
perhaps get an athletic scholarship.
“The part I like the most about football is it’s a

“Football is definitely a big part in my life, and I love playing this
game,” said Talen. “The team that comes with the experience is team game and you need not just one person—
amazing.” you need a team to win.”

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