Two Comox Valley football players hit the stats sheet at the 2012 Senior Bowl, played Saturday in Langley.
The game capped a week-long camp at the B.C. Lions training facility in Surrey. Representing the Valley were Vanier Towhees Connor Willis and Ben Marsh. They were members of Team West that defeated Team East 14-7.
Willis had an eight-yard pass reception, returned a kickoff for 20 yards and had two carries; one for a two-yard loss and one for a four-year gain. He was named MVP running back in practice for his week at the Senior Bowl. Marsh hauled in a pass reception for 15 yards in Saturday's showcase of senior high school gridiron talent.
"All in all both boys had a great week," said Dean Wyatt, head coach of Towhees' football. "On March 30 through April 1 Connor will be attending the UBC Freshmen Camp where Thunderbird coaches will decide who gets the final invite to attend UBC and play for the team.
"We are very confident that Connor will show his very best and secure one of the spots open to freshmen at the university level," Wyatt added.
