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The Woodstock Independent: Marian grad adjusts to Canadian football
Photo for The independent by Dan Lipnowski Local football fans will remember quarterback Chris Streveler from his outstanding career at Marian Central Catholic High School (2008-’12). Streveler made his professional debut June 14 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and started the first three games of the season in place of injured Matt Nichols. “He has a fiery passion for the game and to be the best player he can be,” former Marian teammate Liam Kirwan said. “It’s why he deserves this opportunity and why he’s working hard at it.”

Just one month after arriving in Winnipeg, Manitoba, former Marian Central Catholic High School standout Chris Streveler assumed the role of starting quarterback for the Canadian Football League’s Blue Bombers. Starting quarterback Matt Nichols had injured his right knee in a training camp practice, so Streveler found himself commanding the offense for the team’s first […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Picture of Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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