Hayes-Williams Sets Single Game Playoff Reception Record

St. Clair Saints wide receiver Jared Hayes-Williams is the Canadian Junior Football League’s all-time single game playoff reception leader with 14. Hayes-Williams, a 5th year graduating player, set the record during the October 29th CJFL National Semifinal game in Windsor where his Saints lost to the eventual Canadian Bowl Champion Okanagan Sun 42-24.

Hayes-Williams broke the 28 year-old record of 13 receptions which was set by Stephen Canestrari of the Laval Scorpions in the Quebec Major Junior Football League back in 1994. Hayes-Williams’ 14 receptions totalled for 198 yards and 1 touchdown. The 198 yards put Hayes-Williams into a tie for the 9th most reception yards in a playoff game. 

The record bookends a season filled with accolades for the standout wide receiver. Hayes-Williams was named a First Team CJFL All Canadian. He tied for OFC’s Top Offensive Player honour with running back Taz Bell of the London Beefeaters. 

He was the OFC’s Top Receiver All-Star and was named the offensive player of the week in week 3 of the regular season. Hayes-Williams’ regular season numbers were also impressive. He had 33 receptions for an OFC best 617 yards and 6 touchdowns. The 6 touchdowns tied Hayes-Williams for first in the conference during the regular season with Hamilton Hurricanes CJFL Second Team All Canadian receiver Anthony Grigg. 

Hayes-Williams is also able to end his impressive OFC career as a champion, as he and his Saints raised the Ted Morris Memorial Trophy as OFC Champions. 

CJFL Single Playoff Game Reception Leaders

    14    Jared Hayes-Williams, St Clair Saints (OFC)…Oct 29, 2022 (198 yds)

    13    Stephen Canestrari, Laval Scorpions (QMJFL)…Oct 23, 1994 (112 yds)

    12    Ethan Douglas, Regina Thunder (PFC)…Oct 20, 2019 (192 yds)

    12    Dan Johnson, Regina Rams (PJFC)…Oct 16, 1988 (97 yds)

    12    Trea Ivey, Hamilton Hurricanes (OFC)…Oct 29, 2017 (137 yds)

CJFL Single Playoff Game Receiving Yard Leaders 

    253    Rick Price, Vancouver Meralomas (Big Four Football)…Oct 21, 1973 (7 rec)

    246    Jevon Cottoy, Langley Rams (BCFC)…Oct 20, 2018 (7 rec)

    238    Eli Blosser, St. Vital Mustangs (MJFC)…Oct 17, 1993 (6 rec)

    218    Andrin Masotti, Hamilton Hurricanes (OFC)…Oct 12, 2013 (9 rec)

    215    Chuck Newman, Saskatoon Hilltop (M-SJFL)…Oct 14, 1961 (10 rec)

    204    Will Sheils, Victoria Rebels (BCFC)…Oct 25, 2003 (9 rec)

    201    Kurt Goodrich, Winnipeg Rifles (PFC)…Oct 19, 2014 (10 rec)

    199    Geoff Hainstock, St. Vital Mustangs (MJFC)…Oct 27 1984 (11 rec)

    198    Glen Wallace Vancouver Meralomas (Big Four Football)…Oct 12, 1969 (8 rec)

    198    Kyle Kawamoto, Okanagan Sun (BCFC)…Oct 18, 2015 (7 rec)

    198    Jared Hayes-Williams, St Clair Saints (OFC)…Oct 29, 2022 (198 yds)