The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed their first round CFL draft pick, defensive back Nelson Lokombo. Lokombo (5’11-190lbs) was selected by the Roughriders second overall in the 2021 CFL Draft. He comes off a sensational 2019 season at the University of Saskatchewan, winning the Presidents’ Trophy as the country’s most outstanding defensive player. During that season he made 39 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, five interceptions – two of which he returned for touchdowns, four pass breakups, and one forced fumble. He was also named Canada West’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player, a Canada West All-Star and a U SPORTS First-Team All-Canadian.
Prospect Spotlight: Who is Nelson Lokombo? Ron Rivera has the Super Bowl on his mind, and he is ready to look anywhere that he can find players to help him. The latest target is ball-hawking free safety Nelson Lokombo, who was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League second overall in the 2021 CFL draft, which was held on May 4th. His draft position indicates that he is a pretty good player.
Lokombo played three seasons at the University of Saskatchewan, where he became only the second player in Huskies history to be named the top defensive player i
Vance grabs second straight championship with 35-14 win over Rolesville
Vance grabs second straight championship with 35-14 win over Rolesville By NCHSAA | May 8, 2021 at 11:00 PM EDT - Updated May 9 at 12:49 AM
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RALEIGH, NC â The Vance Cougars knocked out Rolesville 35-14 to win their second straight State Championship. Austin Grier threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cougars and grab the gameâs Most Valuable Player honors.
Grier sealed his MVP award with a pair of third quarter touchdown passes, both to Asuani Allen to push the Vance lead out to 35-14 with 3:03 to go in the third quarter, before the Vance offense watched their crushing defense bring things home in the fourth.
Charlotte Catholic defense shines in 14-7 win over Havelock as Cougars get fourth straight state title
Charlotte Catholic defense shines in 14-7 win over Havelock as Cougars get fourth straight state tit By NCHSAA | May 7, 2021 at 11:57 PM EDT - Updated May 8 at 12:06 AM
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RALEIGH, NC â Charlotte Catholic held off Havelock 14-7 to win the schoolâs fourth straight 3A State Championship. The Cougars did all of their offensive damage in the first half, but it was the Cougar defense that shined holding Havelock to just 201 yards of total offense in the game.
Charlotte Catholicâs Liam Barbee was named the gameâs Most Valuable Player, leading all players with 13 tackles on the night. Connor Dougherty racked up 11 tackles for the Cougars, earning Most Outstanding Defensive Player honors for the game. The two playersâ efforts helped to stymie one of the most potent offenses in 3A football this year.