Monthly Archives: March 2017

FoGF regional receptions kick off in Niagara

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

Last week saw the first of 2017’s Friends of Gryphon Football regional receptions take place in Niagara. Almost 50 people turned out to the St. Catharines Golf & Country Club. The crowd included former Gryphons and family members, a half dozen … Continue reading →

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Recruit Scholz combines academic & athletic prowess

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

Tyler Scholz’ home team, from left, mother Vicky, father Ralph and sister Haley. BERND FRANKE/Postmedia Network There is a nice story in the St. Catharines Standard about Gryphon recruit Tyler Scholz and the academic success he and other players at … Continue reading →

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Gryphons invited to CFL Combines

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

The CFL has issued invitations to their National and Regional Combines. Several Gryphon players received those invites. Running back Johnny Augustine was invited to the National CFL Combine presented by adidas, which will take place in Regina, March 23-25. The CFL will … Continue reading →

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Mini Camp is underway – Mar 4/17

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

https://twitter.com/GryphonFootball/status/837814788776476672 The Gryphons kicked off a 3-day mini camp last night. These are the first of their 20 off-season practices. Usually they start earlier but Coach MacNeill wanted to wait until they had the new offensive coordinator in place. It … Continue reading →

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Gryphon recruit wins OFSAA Gold

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

Defensive back recruit Simon Chaves of Guelph CVI won a Gold medal today at the OFSAA Wrestling Championships in Brampton. Chaves road to OFSAA Gold consisted of winning the CWOSSA championship, then posting 5 straight victories over two days at … Continue reading →

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Keysean Powell named OUA T&F Rookie of the Year

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

Last month I wrote about the strong seasons four freshmen football players were having with the Gryphon Track & Field program. Keysean Powell, in particular, was distinguishing himself as one of the fastest university athletes in Canada. Powell’s strong performance … Continue reading →

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4 Gryphons invited to East-West Bowl

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

From Gryphons.ca QUEBEC CITY, QC – A total of four Gryphon football players have been selected to head to Quebec City (May 8-13) for the 15th edition of the East-West Bowl. The annual prospects game features players from across the country … Continue reading →

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