Taz Smith-Windsor and Scott Adamko run a drill. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW StafF)

By Nigel Maxwell

Young leaders

Carlton football players not deterred by sanctions

Jun 14, 2024 | 12:02 PM

As a result of the latest sanctions by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, all extracurricular activities in the province have been grounded to a halt, but a group of football players who attend Prince Albert’s Carlton Comprehensive High School are pressing on.

Gage Prodeahl, along with some current and former Crusaders, have been running spring camp at the field outside Crescent Heights Arena. He told paNOW he was very worried when he heard their spring camp may not happen.

“I felt like I needed to step up and I just really like football. I felt like some of the guys also wanted to get out here and get some reps in,” he said.

Taz Smith-Windsor, who is currently playing defensive back for the Huskies men’s football team, and Scott Adamko, who plays for the Saskatoon Hilltops, have been helping run offense and defense drills. During Thursday’s practice, there was well over two dozen players on the field

“It’s not the same amount of turnout you get at a normal spring camp with teachers and stuff but it’s been pretty good for just kids running it,” Prodeahl said.

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Gage Prodeahl helps lead warmups. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Sully Smith-Windsor, a Grade 11 student at Carlton, and quarterback for the Crusaders, has been helping run the practices.

“Obviously we can’t have teachers out here but we got leaders out here and we got a pretty good turnout so I’m really really happy about that,” he said.

Smith-Windsor added its’just a good experience fo everyone, where people can come out and try the sport and see if they like it.

Zane Litzenberger, a Grade 10 student at Carlton, is among the grateful group of younger players, who are getting a chance to hone their skills.

“The new guys seem very excited to get out here and it’s just a good time to get out,” he said.

(Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

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