Page 13 - Sports Energy News, Cornwall, Issue No 144

Jimmy Jacob
Walrond
By Victoria Klassen
Jimmy Walrond plays defensive
back with the U18 Cornwall
Wildcats. He started playing
football three years ago with
his high school, St. Mark High
School, and joined the Cornwall
Wildcats last summer.
“The season went really well overall.
As a team, we grew together and
played some tough games finishing our season with a record of
5-3. Personally, I think I made a lot of progress in improving my
coverage and positioning,” said Jimmy.
“Next season, I’m really looking forward to competing for a
championship. I think we have the potential, and I’m excited to
help contribute to that goal.”
Jimmy said he enjoys the competition, and the strategy required
in football. He said playing defensive back requires quick
thinking and reacting to the offense, which keeps him engaged
every moment he is on the field.
“I enjoy being a Wildcat because of the friends I’ve made and the
amazing coaches who really push me to be my best. The team has
a strong bond, and the coaching staff provides great support both
on and off the field,” Jimmy said.
“One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through football is the
importance of teamwork. No matter how good you are individually,
you can’t win without the whole team working together.”
For next season, his goal is to continue improving his skills even
further, especially in coverage. He hopes to play football at
university level in the future.
“I’m excited for next season and what’s ahead for the Wildcats,”
said Jimmy. “We’ve got a lot of potential, and I can’t wait to see
where we can go.”
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Legault
By Victoria Klassen
Jacob Legault, a quarterback
with the U18 Cornwall Wildcats,
knows how hard work pays off.
He began playing football with
the Gloucester Raiders when he
was 11 as a tight end and receiver.
With the encouragement of his
coach, he also began training as a
quarterback. In his fourth season, he
played as a linebacker and defensive end. He continued to play
defence with the Raiders but began training with a quarterback
coach. Trying out twice for the Ontario Summer Football League
(OSFL) without success inspired Jacob to even train harder. He
also began playing for his high school football team at St. Francis
Xavier. Last season, Jacob saw his hard work pay off when he
made the Cornwall Wildcats OSFL team as a quarterback.
“I learned a lot about being a quarterback. I didn’t start the first
few games but fought for my position and started for the next five
games after that,” shared Jacob.
“One highlight was the first game I started. Once I heard we had
the ball first I knew we were going to go out there and score. On
my first drive I threw a touchdown, in the rain, to Noah Cardinal,
who made a great catch and ran it all the way in.”
Jacob said he enjoys the strategy of football and how you have to
adjust based on who you are playing with and against. He said
being part of the Wildcats is like being part of a brotherhood
where everyone helps each other and always gives 100 percent.
“I am looking forward to being back out there on the field with
all my teammates,” said Jacob. “I have trained hard in the off-
season, and I want to come back stronger and better this year. I
have learned a lot from last year, and I want us to make it to the
playoffs and see how far this team can go.”
“People Pulling Together for you”