Four Riders Named To Western All-Star Team

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce that four players have been chosen to the Western Division All-Star team. The Green and White had two players picked on offence and two on defence. The Division All-Stars were selected by 41 voting members of the Football Reporters of Canada (FRC), the eight CFL head coaches and CFL fans from across the country.

WES CATES (RB): In his third CFL season, Cates earns his first Western Division all-star nomination. Cates had a career regular season in which he led the team and was second in the CFL with 1,229 rushing yards. His 12 rushing touchdowns led the CFL. He also recorded 39 receptions for 488 yards and three touchdowns. Cates was also named the Riders nominee as Most Outstanding Player.

GENE MAKOWSKY (OL): In his 14th CFL season, Makowsky earns his fifth straight all-star nomination. The 34-year old lineman has also been named the CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman twice and was the Riders nominee as top lineman and top Canadian. Makowsky started all 18 regular season games this season at tackle, guard and centre.

MAURICE LLOYD (LB): In his third CFL season, Lloyd picks up his second West Division all-star nomination. The 25-year old recorded 75 defensive tackles, nine special teams tackles, five quarterback sacks and five tackles for a loss, while starting in all 18 games this season. Lloyd was also the Rider nominee as top defensive player.

ANTON McKENZIE (LB): In his third CFL season, McKenzie picks up his first West Division all-star nomination. The 27-year old finished the season with 68 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, two interceptions and a team leading six tackles for a loss while starting 14 games at linebacker.