TORONTO, ON – Football Toronto is proud to announce the much-anticipated list of finalists for the 3rd annual All-Toronto Awards, celebrating the exceptional talent and dedication within the city's high school football community. Winners will be revealed this Sunday, June 22, at the University of Toronto's Varsity Centre, Blue and White Room, with the awards ceremony commencing at 3:00 PM.
"It is truly inspiring to see the continued growth and incredible talent within Toronto's high school football scene," said George Gretes, Board Chair of Football Toronto. "This 3rd annual awards ceremony underscores our commitment to recognizing the hard work, passion, and excellence demonstrated by these remarkable student-athletes and coaches throughout the season."
Finalists for the 2025 Football Toronto All Toronto Major Awards are as follows:
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER - TACKLE
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DANIEL STUPAR, Receiver, Michael Power
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DESMOND OKOUNHAE, Athlete, Henry Carr
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RILEY CHALMERS, Quarterback, Northern
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER - GIRLS FLAG
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GILLIAN KELLY, R.H. King Academy
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JIMECA CREESE, York Memorial
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NATASHA HARKNESS, Lawrence Park
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - TACKLE
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JAY SHEPHERD, Running Back, Etobicoke Collegiate
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JOSEPH FORGIONE, Running Back, Villanova
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LAKISH MITCHELL, Running Back, Henry Carr
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - GIRLS FLAG
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ALEJANDRA DOVALE-PUIG, Richview
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SHEINA CROOKS, York Memorial Collegiate
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RACHEL TALESNICK, Lawrence Park
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - TACKLE
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CARMEN PROVENZANO, Linebacker, Villanova
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JUDAH DELPESCHE, Linebacker, Central Tech
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KYMANI BOWN-THOMPSON, Defensive Back, Brebeuf College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - GIRLS FLAG
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HANNAH HEWETT, R.H. King
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MADDIE GUTHRIE, Lawrence Park
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THERESA LA, York Memorial
LINEMAN OF THE YEAR - TACKLE
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ALEXANDER CZARNOTA, Offensive Lineman, St. Michael’s College
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MAX QUINN, Offensive Lineman, Richview Collegiate
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WILLIAMS IGBINEHI, Defensive Lineman, Brebeuf College
LINEMAN OF THE YEAR - GIRLS FLAG
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CLAIRE ARMSTON, Richview
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OLIVIA DAY, York Memorial
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SERIYAH SMITH-MCGRAW, West Hill Collegiate
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR - TACKLE
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ANREAS CARNEIRO, Returner, Western Technical
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DESMOND OKOUNHAE, Athlete, Henry Carr
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GEORGE DINAN, Long Snapper, Villanova
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR - GIRLS FLAG
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EMILY HAN, A Y Jackson Secondary
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NATALIA CERNERIO, Western Tech
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VICKIE CAREW, Lawrence Park
AA COACH OF THE YEAR - TEACHER
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JIM GEORGIADIS, Head Coach, Leaside High School
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JOHN ENGEL, Defensive Coordinator, Romero
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PAUL MASSARO, Head Coach, Bishop Allen
AAA COACH OF THE YEAR - TEACHER
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ALEKSANDAR DOSEN, Head Coach, Etobicoke Collegiate
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MIKE ROSS, Offensive Line Coach, St. Mikes
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STEPHEN ESPIE, Head Coach, Western Tech
AA COACH OF THE YEAR - COMMUNITY
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GLEN EDWARDS, Defensive Coordinator, Lakeshore Collegiate
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LAMAR FOYLE, Defensive Coordinator, Henry Carr
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SAM PAPACONSTANTINOU, Defensive Coordinator, Villanova
AAA COACH OF THE YEAR - COMMUNITY
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ERIK JOHNSON, Position Coach, St. Michael’s College
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TIM HUGES, Head Coach, Brebeuf College
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TOM GRETES, Defensive Coordinator, Northern
COACH OF THE YEAR - GIRLS FLAG
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KESHANA DANVERS, York Memorial
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VICTORIA YURCHENKO, Position Coach, Lawrence Park
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WESLEY TSANG, Head Coach, Richview Collegiate
Finalists are encouraged to speak with their respective school coaches for additional information regarding the awards ceremony.