A Drumheller footballer, who dominated the gridiron as a Titan, is moving on to bigger fields.
On February 5 Tanner Borowicz, son of Lawrence and Cindy, signed to play with University of Calgary Dinos. This September he will commence his studies and wear the red and gold.
Tanner came late to football, but was a standout in lacrosse and basketball at St. Anthony’s. He played in Grade 9, but only rejoined the Titans in his senior year. He quickly became an integral part of the team’s offence and defense in its campaign for the provincial title.
He graduated from St. Anthony’s in 2013 and there was interest from post secondary schools for Tanner to join their squad.
“Because I only played for a year there weren’t scouts following me around, but coach Ron Laprise talked to Simon Fraser and the University of Calgary… and gave them tape (video),” said Tanner.
He had ambitions to play at Simon Fraser University, which plays in the NCAA. This led him to play junior football for the Valley Huskers in Chilli
wack. He was also invited to a Team Canada tryout.
“It was a big step-up from high school football, but it can only go up from there,” said Tanner of his experience with the Huskers.
Tanner then narrowed his focus to the University of Calgary and was able to participate in a workout and practice with the Dynos and they liked what they saw.
“They asked me to bring a tape, and I went to a morning practice. There was me and another recruit from Edmonton there and they gave us a tour of the campus,” said Tanner.
“Coach Blake Nil walked into the office, looks me in the eye and says ‘Tanner, I want you here.’ There is nothing better than that feeling.”
Tanner will be heading to the school in the fall and he wants to study sociology with an eye on studying law, or kinesiology. He said there are possibilities for him to earn a scholarship as he progresses. Until then, he will continue to train and work out under the guidance of a trainer in preparation for next season.