CHAMINADE'S CAN-DO CANOLES : EAGLES RECEIVER BECOMING APPLE OF COLLEGE EYES.Byline: Vincent Bonsignore Daily News Staff Writer Toughness and determination aren't limited to the men in the Canoles home in Woodland Hills. Despite son Chris' success on the football field at Chaminade High, the 6-foot-2, 185-pound wide receiver takes a backseat to mom Eileen when it comes to grit. Eileen is as resilient as they come. Last Wednesday she had a large cyst cyst, abnormal sac in the body, filled with a fluid or semisolid and enclosed in a membrane. Cysts can be congenital but are usually acquired, the most common locations being the skin and the ovaries. and an ovary ovary, ductless gland of the female in which the ova (female reproductive cells) are produced. In vertebrate animals the ovary also secretes the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone, which control the development of the sexual organs and the secondary sexual removed during an operation but pleaded with her doctor for permission to attend Chris' game against Temple City on Friday night. It took some arguing, but the doctor relented. Elieen was in the stands, stitches and all, when the Eagles romped 36-20 for their third consecutive win. ``She's been there for me all through youth football, basketball and track. Even midget soccer,'' Chris said. ``I know the doctor told her she wouldn't be released until Saturday, but I figured she'd do whatever it took to get out on Friday so she could make the game.'' That resolve must run in the family. Chris Canoles has developed into one of the top receivers in the area, combining natural gifts with a steadfast work ethic work ethic n. A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. work ethic Noun a belief in the moral value of work . The result is a dangerous pass-catching threat who is attracting as much attention from college recruiters as he does from opposing defensive backs. Canoles caught two passes for 20 yards Friday, increasing his season totals to 30 catches for 455 yards and six touchdowns. Three qualities stand out. At 6-foot-2, Canoles is the type of big receiver college scouts covet cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. . He's also the second-fastest player on the team. And when it comes to intelligence, Canoles' 4.3 GPA GPA abbr. grade point average Noun 1. GPA - a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted and 1,390 SAT score ensure entrance into any school interested. ``And he doesn't drop any balls,'' Chaminade coach Ed Croson said. ``In high school, you'll see guys drop passes because they're young. But with Chris, he catches everything. And he's as tough as they come.'' Growing up, Canoles dreamed more about basketball than football. Unfortunately, his above-average size in football is well below-average in basketball. He's been a solid role player on the Eagles' basketball team, but there aren't many 6-foot-2 college forwards running around. But put that size and speed on the football field and you have an intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. prospect. Croson compares Canoles to UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX wide receiver Danny Farmer Danny Farmer, born 1977, is a former National Football League and University of California, Los Angeles wide receiver.[1] In 2000, he was drafted in the fourth round (103) by the Pittsburgh Steelers. , a standout volleyball player who has worked diligently dil·i·gent adj. Marked by persevering, painstaking effort. See Synonyms at busy. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin d to become an excellent football player. Canoles appreciates the comparison. ``(Farmer) is a guy I've looked up to because he walked on at UCLA and made himself into a really good player,'' Canoles said. Canoles would love to follow in Farmer's footsteps at UCLA, although many other schools are beginning to express interest. His academic and athletic success has caught the attention of Harvard, Stanford and California, among others. The lure of a Harvard education is appealing, but Canoles wants to play for a high-profile sports program. ``To me, that's what sports is all about,'' Canoles said. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO Chaminade's 6-foot-2, 185-pound senior Chris Canoles has quietly emerged as one of the area's top receivers. Hans Gutknecht/Daily News |
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