Lloydminster Holy Rosary athletes sign up for post secondary sport careers

Holy Rosary High School athletes in Lloydminster are taking the next big step, officially signing on to continue their sports journeys at post-secondary schools across North America. 

The talent pool comprises: 

• Katie Billard – Olds Broncos Women’s Hockey Team 

• Max Strilchuk – University of Louisiana-Monroe Waterski Team 

• Mason Topley – Trinity Western University Men’s Rugby Team 

• Peyton Oborowsky – Lakeland College Women’s Hockey Team 

• Evey Hage – Jacksonville Dolphins Women’s Rowing Team 

• Carter Hummelle – Lakeland College Men’s Basketball Team 

• Dom Campeau – Lakeland College Men’s Basketball Team 

• Jake Wicker – University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team 

• Denem Weber – University of Saskatchewan Huskies Football Team 

• Julia Carson – North Platte Community College Women’s Softball Team 

• Lucas Chappell – Pratt Community College Men’s Baseball Team 

• Aubree Sunderland – University of Fraser Valley Women’s Volleyball Team 

• Ezra Nedelko – Columbia Bible College Men’s Basketball Team 

• Jayda Hill – Medicine Hat College Cross Country Team 

• JR Howdle – Kamloops Broncos football team 

• Dane Reid – Kamloops Broncos football team 

Denem Weber, who heads to the U of S this fall for a four-year bachelor program in Commerce, will relish playing his defensive back role. He reflects on his time with the Holy Rosary Raiders where he contributed to three years of the team’s four-peat as Alberta champions. 

“I’ve had lots of success in my high school career with Team Alberta and Raiders. Obviously winning makes it more fun.” 

Denem, who was born in Sherwood Park, started football in grade nine when he came back to Alberta from Manitoba. 

“My grandpa told me I should pick a sport. The first practice was lots of fun with the adrenaline and drive to get better every day.” 

Denem has five years of eligibility on the U of S Huskies, and there are about 90 athletes on the team, so he does not expect to suit up in his first year. 

“U of S went to the cup last year. So, it’s a very highly competitive team. I probably won’t dress in my first year. It will be a development year especially if I’m playing defense,” says Denem who also played wide-receiver with the Raiders. 

The Lloydminster-talent hopes to make the squad in his second year. 

Officials with the Lloydminster Catholic School Division and Holy Rosary High School are expressing their elation and pride with the athletes and the graduating class of 2026.