Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Bowden, Whyte and Burnham named St. FX Football Players of the Week

Oct 1, 2019 | Sports

X-Men running back Chase Bowden is the StFX Football Offensive Player of the Week. Bowden scored the X-Men’s lone touchdown in their recent loss to MtA, scoring in the fourth quarter on an 11-yard catch. He had 15 carries for 44 rushing yards in the game, along with the one catch.  

X-Men linebacker Gordon Whyte is the StFX Football Defensive Player of the Week. Whyte led the X-Men in tackles in their recent loss to MtA with 9.5 in the game, including 9 solo tackles, including a tackle for a loss of 7 yards. Gordon currently leads the AUS in defense with 38.0 tackles on the season, averaging 7.6 tackles per game.

 X-Men kicker/punter Keiran Burnham is the StFX Football Special Teams Player of the Week. Burnham continued his strong play for the X-Men this season in their recent loss to MtA. Keiran had 8 punts for 373 total yards, averaging 46.6 yards/punt, along with two punts inside the 20. He also kicked one kick-off for 42 yards. Burnham currently leads the AUS in punting average at 43.0 with 1375 total yards.


Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year