Women's B: Midseason Award Races Breakdown ⭐
With last week's rainstorm forcing the cancellation of most of the schedule, only one Women's B matchup was played. The Wolfpack came away with a victory over The Merge, although even that game was impacted by the weather.
With only one game on tap this week between Hiboux and The Originals, followed by a division-wide bye in Week 7, this is the perfect opportunity to take a look at the current award races before diving into the team reviews next week.
Quarterback of the Year
|
Name |
Team |
YDS |
TD |
INT |
COMP % |
QBR |
|
Clarence Michaud |
Supernova |
1006 |
14 |
2 |
57.9 |
103 |
|
Jessica Banville |
The Originals |
974 |
13 |
10 |
55.5 |
73 |
|
Lauriane Lapointe |
Wolfpack |
819 |
12 |
4 |
67.4 |
100 |
|
Cassiopée Lemay |
Hiboux |
578 |
13 |
0 |
63.2 |
130 |
|
Catherine Schinck |
La Sororité |
655 |
10 |
2 |
54.3 |
92 |
When looking at the quarterbacks in this division, there's a realistic case to be made for nearly every starter given that we're only at the halfway point of the season.
Veteran Clarence Michaud currently leads the division with 1,006 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, while Lauriane Lapointe has helped turn the Wolfpack's season around, posting the division's highest completion percentage at just under 68%.
At the moment, however, Cassiopée Lemay has the strongest case for the award. She has thrown 13 touchdowns in just three games without an interception, making her the frontrunner. The question now is whether she can maintain that level of play after the bye week.
Receiver of the Year
|
Name |
Team |
REC |
YDS |
TDs |
YDS/REC |
Convert PTS |
|
Marielle Paradis |
The Originals |
46 |
544 |
7 |
11.8 |
3 |
|
Samora Fanta Sacko |
The Merge |
36 |
399 |
2 |
11.1 |
0 |
|
Stephanie Cleroux-Drapeau |
Wolfpack |
32 |
253 |
4 |
7.9 |
1 |
|
Elodie Simoneau |
Wolfpack |
12 |
170 |
6 |
14.2 |
2 |
|
Tabitha Thomas |
The Merge |
27 |
211 |
4 |
7.8 |
1 |
On paper, Marielle Paradis is the clear frontrunner for Receiver of the Year, and watching her play only reinforces that case. A previous recipient of the award, Paradis continues to be one of the division's most reliable pass catchers. She boasts an 88.5% catch rate while also commanding the highest target share among all female players in the division.
Samora Fanta Sacko sits second in receiving yards and has been equally impressive, averaging a solid 11.1 yards per reception. Meanwhile, Élodie Simoneau may not have the same reception or yardage totals, but her nose for the end zone has kept her firmly in the conversation. Her six touchdown receptions rank second only to Paradis, and if she becomes a bigger part of the Wolfpack's passing attack during the second half of the season, there's a realistic chance she can close the gap.
Defensive Player of the Year
|
Name |
Team |
TKLs |
INT |
PD |
SKS |
Def PTS |
|
Leane Lafrieniere |
Hiboux |
14 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
12 |
|
Marielle Paradis |
The Originals |
14 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Stephanie Cleroux-Drapeau |
Wolfpack |
9 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
Jaden Shen-Moreau |
The Originals |
8 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
12 |
|
Clarence Michaud |
Supernova |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
As things stand, Leane Lafreniere is the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year. She leads the division with six interceptions, two of which she has returned for touchdowns. She has already shattered her previous career high in interceptions and now has her sights set on reaching double digits before the end of the season.
Marielle Paradis is never far behind in these conversations. She currently sits second in interceptions and has the type of playmaking ability to completely change the race with a two- or three-interception performance on any given week.
The most intriguing candidate, however, is Shen-Moreau of Wolfpack. She has filled the stat sheet in every category, recording sacks, interceptions, pass deflections, and even two pick-sixes of her own. While her numbers may not lead the division in any one statistic, her all-around impact is unmatched. If she continues to produce across every facet of the game in the second half of the season, she'll make an incredibly strong case for Defensive Player of the Year.
Rusher of the Year
The Rusher of the Year award is the newest individual honour, having been introduced last season, but that doesn't mean every division is guaranteed to have a worthy recipient. In fact, across all three Women's divisions last winter, only one Rusher of the Year award was handed out.
As things stand, Clarence Michaud has the inside track. She is currently on pace to finish around the same sack total as last winter's Women 3 winner, Yasmine Pelletier, who recorded seven sacks. Generating pressure in 5v5 is never easy, as quarterbacks are often quick enough to get rid of the ball before the rusher can get home, but it's certainly not impossible.
Charlotte Soucy of the Cavaliers also remains in the conversation with two sacks. More importantly, she still has six regular-season games to play, giving her plenty of opportunities to make up ground and potentially overtake Michaud by season's end.
Two-Way Player of the Year
The most coveted individual honour is undoubtedly the Two-Way Player of the Year award, recognizing the player who makes the biggest impact on both sides of the ball.
At the halfway point, Marielle Paradis is the clear frontrunner. She has been dominant as a receiver while continuing to make game-changing plays on defense, making her the most complete player in the division.
Clarence Michaud is also firmly in the conversation. If she finishes the season as the division's sack leader while maintaining her high level of play at quarterback, she'll have a compelling case for the award.
Elodie Simoneau shouldn't be overlooked either. She sits just one interception behind Paradis, and if she continues to elevate her production on offense during the second half of the season, she could find herself battling Paradis not only for Receiver of the Year but also for Two-Way Player of the Year.
Closing Remarks
That wraps up this midway look at the Women's B award races. With all teams on a bye next week, we'll shift our focus to team reviews, breaking down each squad's first half, what's gone well, and what they'll need to improve as the playoff race begins to take shape.
Before Women's B returns, the Football Canada Senior Flag Football National Championships will take place this weekend, June 26-28, at Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard in Montreal. The tournament brings together some of the best men's, women's, and co-ed teams from across the country, making it one of the premier 5v5 flag football events of the year.
There will be familiar faces from FPF competing throughout the weekend, including Women's B quarterback Clarence Michaud, who will be representing Birdssss. If you're looking to watch some of the highest level of flag football in Canada, this is a great opportunity to support the local community and see elite competition right here in Montreal.