Larry Reda High School Football Scholarship Award
Elijah Black was named the 2025-26 MVP of BC High School Football as the quarterback of WJ Mouat Secondary.
In his MVP season, he led all of high school football in passing yards (4376), passing touchdowns (46), quarterback rushing yards (966) to go along with 22 touchdowns. He also had the highest passing completion rate at 80.4%.
Off the field, he also represented the team with pride. As one of the team’s captains, he was a main speaker during school pep rallies and took part in member school fundraisers. He was also a volunteer coach for Chilliwack minor and spring practice for WJ Mouat. He was also strong academically finishing with an 82% average.
This fall, Elijah will attend the University of Saskatchewan on a football scholarship.
About the Larry Reda High School Football Scholarship Award
The Larry Reda High School Football Scholarship Award is awarded to the top football student athlete for that particular year. The player/recipient will be the leader of that year’s particular class and, in most cases, be the MVP, the best overall player for that season but, also, not only the best player but a good student leader both on and off the field. All of the head coaches across the province of British Columbia will participate in the selection of the award, with the Provincial All-Star Committee making the final selection. The Larry Reda High School Football Scholarship will be announced in June annually to allow the recipient to receive it during Graduation Ceremonies and it will be further acknowledged at the annual BC Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremony/event.
