Morris, Van Uden named MVPs for high school football divisions

By Lethbridge Herald on November 7, 2024.

SUbmitted Photo LCIÕs Nathan Morris took home the T Eaton Divison MVP and was named an all-star running back for the Southland Football League on Thursday at Chinook High School.

By Justin Seward

Lethbridge Herald

The Southland Football League held its year-end MVP and Most Outstanding Player awards ceremony on Thursday night at Chinook High School.

The T Eaton division MVP went to LCI’s NathanMorris.

“Nate was a dominant running back and an excellent wide receiver,” said LCI’s head coach Darren Majeran, in a text message to the Herald.

“When Nate got the ball in (some) space he was very difficult to tackle. He led the Rams in rushing yards and total touchdowns, he even threw for a couple touchdowns.”

Morris was also named an all-star running back. 

Most Outstanding Players for the T-Eaton division for their positions include Hat High’s Corbin Bellamy (defensive back), Hat High’s Graeme Gregory (linebackes), the Most Outstanding defensive linemen was co-shared by LCI’s Solomon Efunbajo and Hat High’s Will Kozakewich, Ira Hozack (punter), LCI’s Ale Ogunyemi (receivers), Hat High’s Keene Shigehiro (running backs,  LCI’s Blake Richards (offensive linemen),Hat High’s James Comstock (quarterback) and McCoy’s  Hudson Mastel (kicker).

WR Myers’ John Van Uden took home the Lions Cup Division MVP.

Van Uden rushed for 1,235 yards and 10 touchdowns in 10 regular season games.

“He possesses a drive and work ethic rarely seen in a player his age,” said Jason Jensen, WR Myers head coach.

“He’s the type of player who can put the team on his back when needed, and to me, that is the truest mark of an MVP.”

Van Edun won MOP for running backs too.

Most Outstanding Player honours in this division went to Myers’ Carson Becker (defensive backs), Willow Creek’s Logan Hurlburt (Linebackers), Myers’ Nik Binnie (defensive linemen), Cardston’s Jarom Hubbard (punter), Cardston’s Kash Holland (quarterback), Willow Creek’s Zak Wright (receivers and kicker) and Myers’ Jess Nielsen (offensive linemen).