Sun lineman named All-Canadian

Photo: Wayne Moore - Kelowna - File Photo

Devon Kozar (centre #52) opens up a hole for running back Alex Bradley

Okanagan Sun offensive lineman has been named a CJFL All-Canadian.

Kozar, who completed his junior career with the Sun this past season, moved to the offensive line this season after spending much of his first two seasons on the defensive line.

Earlier in the off season, he was also named a BCFC all-star.

Other offensive All-Canadians include:

Offensive Line

• Dalton Laghlin – Hamilton Hurricanes
• Anthony Daley – Langley Rams (second consecutive year)
• Tristan Hoath – Saskatoon Hilltops
• Logan Trachuk – Edmonton Wildcats
• Devon Kozar – Okanagan Sun

Receiver

• Whitman Tomusiak – Vancouver Island Raiders (second consecutive year)  - 38 receptions, 660 yards, 7 touchdowns
• Matt Coates – Hamilton Hurricanes – 36 receptions, 630 yards, 13 touchdowns* (set a new OFC record)
• Karsten Beney – Predators  Football - 44 receptions, 784 yards, 7 touchdowns
• Kurt Goodrich – Winnipeg Rifles – 41 receptions, 985 yards*, 9 touchdowns

Running Back

• Levon Hawreliak – Edmonton Wildcats – 208 carries*, 1687 yards*, 7 touchdowns
• Andre Lalonde – Saskatoon Hilltops – 182 carries, 1367 yards, 7 touchdowns

Quarterback

• Asher Hastings – Regina Thunder – 118 completions, 1765 yards, 17 touchdowns, 62.4 completion percentage

Punter

• Dan Erickson – Valley Huskers - 57 punts, 1765 net yards, 31 net yard average

Place Kicker

• Nate Mesher – Predators Football – 15 for 16 in field goals (98.3%)*, 16 for 16 in converts

*led the CJFL

The CJFL will release the Defensive All-Canadians on Thursday November 7, 2013

The CJFL Major Award winners will be announced on Friday November 8, 2012 during the Canadian Bowl Banquet of Champions.

The 2013 Canadian Bowl will kick-off Saturday November 9, 2013 at 2:00pm at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, SK.