SportsLife 2015, issue4 | Page 35

Maples ball carrier Mahesh Sewpaul (14) The St. John’s Tigers Football in its purest form St. John’s receiver Brian Carmona (1) By Scott Taylor, Photos by Marissa Naylor SportsLife photographer Marissa Naylor went right into the heart of the Winnipeg High School Football League’s Andy Currie (A) Division for a classic matchup between the St. John’s Tigers and the Maples Marauders. It was the opening game of the 2015 season and Maples won the game 21-14, but it was a close, spirited affair between two up-and-coming programs. This was a wonderful example of young men playing football for the love of the game. l Maples Harpreet Saini (65) with the sack St. John’s DB Joshawa Sancio St. John’s QB Jordan Thomas (7) carries the mail Maples linebacker Miguel Ricarte (6) on the tackle St. John’s receiver Nick Twoheart sportslife / 35