3 Down Nation: Trailblazing kicker Maya Turner leads Canada West all-stars

Canada West has unveiled its all-stars for this year with the Manitoba Bisons leading the way with nine selections.

Maya Turner became the first female athlete ever to be named an all-star in U Sports football after making 14-of-18 field goal attempts with a long of 48 yards. The native of Maple Grove, Minn. also made all 25 of her convert attempts.

Jackson Tachinski was named the conference’s all-star quarterback after throwing for 1,842 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The dual-threat passer from Winnipeg, Man. also rushed 80 times for 637 yards and seven touchdowns.

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