Jr. Cardinals Week 2 Recap Saturday, May 2, 2026

U6 NW Cardinals 26 – SE Cardinals 18 SW Cardinals 24 – SAT Cardinals 18 NW Cardinals took down SE Cardinals 26-18, with Anthony Greco scoring two rushing touchdowns. SW Cardinals edged SAT Cardinals 24-18 in the second game. Brixton Lamb scored twice for SAT Cardinals while Lucas Eissfeldt, Austin Booth, and Jacob Bauer each […]
Edmonton Regional Tournament Recap

We are extremely proud of our Jr. Cardinals All-Star teams who competed this past weekend at the NFL Flag Regional Tournament in Edmonton. With extremely limited time to put teams together, practice, and prepare, our players still managed to deliver a tournament to remember. As an organization, we went 9-3 across the day, made it […]
Davin Bankebabone – Elite Camp Offensive MVP

Davin Bankebabone: Airdrie’s Rising MVP Every once in a while, a young athlete steps into a competitive environment and proves he belongs immediately. Davin Bankebabone is that athlete. The Airdrie native earned Younger Offensive MVP while competing against top talent from across Canada, many of them older and more experienced. It wasn’t just about performance. […]
Liam Hall – RAW Elite Older Defensive MVP

Liam Hall: Moncton’s Defensive Difference-Maker Defense isn’t always about stats, it’s about impact. And throughout camp, Liam Hall made his presence felt on every rep. The Moncton, New Brunswick native earned Older Defensive MVP by playing fast, physical, and smart. Whether it was reading plays, closing space, or finishing tackles, Liam consistently disrupted everything in […]
Noah Gruninger – RAW Elite Older Offensive MVP

Noah Gruninger: Lethbridge’s Proven Playmaker Some players don’t just perform, they produce, consistently. Noah Gruninger has built his game on exactly that. The Lethbridge native earned Older Offensive MVP at the RAW Elite Camp by doing what he’s always done: making plays. Whether it was creating separation, finding space, or finishing drives, Noah stood out […]
Xander Odenyo: Calgary’s 4-Star Recruit

From Calgary youth football to 8 Division 1 offers, RAW Sports athlete Xander Odenyo is one of the top wide receiver recruits in the 2028 class.
Why Mentorship and Football IQ Are the Key to Long Term Football Development

If you spend enough time around developing athletes, you start to notice something. Most of them are working hard. They are in the gym, attending camps, and putting in real time on position specific skill development. That technical work matters. It builds the foundation every player needs. Yet there is still a clear difference between […]
More Than Football: Chevy Thomas Wins 2025 Russ Jackson Award

RAW Coach Chevy Thomas Wins 2025 U Sports Russ Jackson Award Chevy Thomas has been named the 2025 U Sports Russ Jackson Award winner, one of the highest individual honours in Canadian university football. The Russ Jackson Award is presented annually to a U Sports student-athlete who demonstrates excellence in football performance, academic achievement, and […]
From Small Town to U Sports: Rigley Saville’s Path to the University of Alberta

In Canadian football, some of the most inspiring journeys begin far from the big-city lights. That’s certainly true for Rigley Saville, a defensive lineman from Valleyview, Alberta, whose steady rise through Calgary minor football and provincial programs has earned him offers from both the University of Alberta Golden Bears and the University of Calgary Dinos. […]
Arizona Cardinals Partner with RAW Sports to Bring NFL Football to Calgary

Arizona Cardinals Partner with RAW Sports to Bring NFL Football to Calgary RAW Sports was proud to team up with the Arizona Cardinals and NFL Canada to host a one-of-a-kind FREE youth football camp in Calgary on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The Touchdown Takeoff with the Arizona Cardinals was the Cardinals’ first official youth football […]