GUELPH, Ont. –
Marshall McCray (offence),
Kyle Simon-Guerin (defence)
Trey Thompson (special teams) have been named Gryphon Football 'Players of the Game' following the team's Week 9 matchup against the Windsor Lancers in their regular season finale on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Marshall McCray (Offence)
Marshall McCray provided a spark on offence, coming into relief at quarterback as this week's 'Offensive Player of the Game'. McCray, the fourth-year dual-threat quarterback from Niagara Falls was thrusted into action and accounted for all four of his team's touchdowns (1 passing and 3 rushing). McCray finished the game completing 9 of his 17 passes for 120 yards with a passing touchdown and two interceptions. Marshall also rushed 12 times for 81 yards while finding the end zone 3 times with his legs. In his three games played, McCray led the team and was tied for the OUA lead with 6 rushing touchdowns for the 2026 season.
Kyle Simon-Guerin (Defence)
Kyle Simon-Guerin continued his strong season in the Gryphon secondary, earning 'Defensive Player of the Game' honours for the second time this season. Simon-Guerin, the fourth-year defensive back had pick in the second quarter against the Lancers to prevent the visitors from scoring before half. The sociology major was in perfect position as he was able to undercut his receiver and intercept the pass. The Gryphon defence was outstanding, holding the Lancers to under 200 passing yards in the game. Simon-Guerin finished the game with two total tackles. The fourth-year defensive back finished the regular season with 20 total tackles, 2 pass breakups and led the team with 2 interceptions.
Trey Thompson (Special Teams)
For the second time this season,
Trey Thompson has earned 'Special Teams Player of the Game'. Thompson, the second-year kicker and punter was outstanding with his punts, flipping field position throughout the game. The arts major from Kingston punted 6 times, amassing 261 yards, for a 43.5 average, pinning two of his punts inside the opposing 20-yard line and his longest of the game went for 65 yards. Thompson finished the season with 36 punts, averaging 40.8 yards with a longest punt of 74 yards and was third in the OUA with 14 punts inside the opposing 20. Thompson as kicker made 7 of his 10 field goals with a long of 50-yards on the season and made all 34 of his point after attempts.
2026 Gryphon Football Players of the Game
Week 8 at Queen's
OFFENCE:
Tristan Aboud (24/32, 490 yds 2 TD; 7 rush, 81 yds, TD)
DEFENCE: Max Macerollo (2 solo tackles)
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Maddux Martin (solo tackle)
Week 6 at Toronto
OFFENCE:
Willem Arseneau (7 receptions, 118 yds, 2 TD)
DEFENCE:
Gianni Green (INT)
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Ethan Garwe (98-yd punt return TD)
Week 5 vs Waterloo
OFFENCE:
Tristan Aboud (25/35, 377 yds, 2 TD; 7 rush, 40 yds)
DEFENCE:
Tumi Adeniyi (4.5 tackles, Sack)
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Trey Thompson (3/3 FG, 50 long; 5/5 PAT)
Week 4 at Ottawa
OFFENCE:
Caleb Sargeant (12 rush, 105 yds, 8.8 yards per carry)
DEFENCE:
Kyle Simon-Guerin (3 tackles, INT)
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Massimo Ferrone-Byrd
Week 3 vs Carleton
OFFENCE:
Tristan Aboud (19/24, 341 yds, 4 TD; 362 total offensive yards)
DEFENCE:
Samuel Shoniker (3 tackles, 2 pass break ups)
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Anakin Guthrie (6 returns, 124 yds, 20.7 avg, 50 yds longest return)
Week 2 vs McMaster
OFFENCE:
Ethan Garwe (3 receptions, 119 yds, TD)
DEFENCE:
Max Barber (2 tackles, 4 assisted)
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Trey Thompson (10 punts, 410 yds, 41.0 avg)
Week 1 at Laurier
OFFENCE:
Willem Arseneau (5 receptions, 75 yds)
DEFENCE:
Nathaniel Slawter (6 tackles, 3 solo)
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Trenten Dobson (3 punt returns, 107 yds)
