Winnipeg high school football record broken [Video]

A Winnipeg high school football record that has stood since 2009 has been broken by two different players.

Garden City’s Ryan Ozunko set the single-season touchdown record in 2009 with 23. Last year, Dakota’s Blake Penner tied that record, and now in 2024, a pair of quarterbacks have surpassed the mark.

Oak Park’s Kevan Savage is the new record holder throwing 26 touchdowns, while Dakota’s Rogan Vergata was one behind him with 25.

“It’s pretty cool,” said Savage. “As I scored, I went to Tavin (Parani), the guy who scored the touchdown. I gave him a big hug and then came to the sideline, got congratulated by all of the team.”

“I’ve had my eye on it since grade 10 coming up to varsity,” said Vergata. “It’s just one of those things I’ve really wanted.”

Each helped lead their team to undefeated seasons and lead the league in passing yards—Vergata …