Behind the Headlines: St. Joseph product Sam Lafreniere in midst of historic football season

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Despite his size, Lafreniere is a force to be reckoned with. In his first season starting with the team, the 17-year-old is averaging 244 yards on the ground in just four games – resulting in just under 1,000 yards total on the season. 650 CKOM's Shane Clausing spoke with the young athlete and his coach about his accomplishments on the field.

9 Oct 2024 English Canada News

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