Fagnan, Mastin & Cayouette named X-Men Football athletes of the week

X-Men quarterback Silas Fagnan was named the StFX Football Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 3, 2021. Silas, a third year Business student from Bonnyville, AB put up big numbers in the X-Men's 32-29 win over Bishops, going 22 for 40 for 290 passing yards and throwing three touchdowns. He also rushed for a one-yard TD himself and had nine total rushes for 56 yards. Silas is currently leading the AUS conference in passing averaging 300.5 yards/game.

X-Men defensive back Ethan Mastin was named the StFX Football Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 3, 2021. Ethan, a fourth year Science student from Chilliwack, BC had several key defensive plays for the X-Men in their 32-29 win over Bishop's on Saturday and was named Player of the Game. In addition to his one solo tackle in the game, Ethan had a forced fumble, two interceptions and a big play in the 2nd quarter with a blocked field goal attempt.

X-Men defensive back Nathan Cayouette was named the StFX Football Special Teams Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 3, 2021. Nathan, a first year Human Kinetics student from Strathmore, AB played on all special teams coverage in the X-Men's 32-29 win over Bishop's on Saturday. He had two solo and two assisted tackles and was outstanding in blocking on the special teams defensive coverage throughout the game.