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Football Tom Murphy; Dinos Communications

Four Dinos named Canada West All-Stars

CALGARY – Four University of Calgary Dinos football players were among the 30 student-athletes named Canada West all-stars Monday.

Receiver Matt Sibley, running back Evan Smith, linebacker Crown Otoro and punter Ira Hozack were selected, giving Calgary two all-stars on offence, one on defence and one on special teams.

Sibley capped his fifth and final season with the Dinos by leading Canada West in receiving yards (938), yards per game (117.3) and yards per catch (18.4). He also scored six touchdowns: one each against the UBC Thunderbirds and Saskatchewan Huskies, and two in each of Calgary's games against the Alberta Golden Bears. He saved his record-breaking moment for last, setting the program mark for career receptions in the Dinos' 34-19 season-ending win in Edmonton to finish with 156.

Smith earned his second consecutive all-star selection, adding to the Canada West all-star and U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian honours he received in 2025. The fourth-year Calgary product played in every game this season, carrying 30 times for 138 yards and three touchdowns while adding 12 receptions for 82 yards and two more scores.

Otoro earned the first all-star nod of his career in just his second season. The Edmonton product recorded 13 solo tackles and 11 assists, plus a sack and a forced fumble, in seven games.

Hozack was one of two punters recognized, joining Saskatchewan's Lukas Scott. The Medicine Hat, Alta., product averaged 39.8 yards on 61 punts with a long of 58. He also handled some placekicking duties, going 2-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on converts.

Canada West will announce its major award winners Thursday.

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Players Mentioned

Ira Hozack

#31 Ira Hozack

K/P
6' 3"
1st
Crown Otoro

#0 Crown Otoro

LB
6' 2"
2nd
Matt Sibley

#87 Matt Sibley

WR
5' 10"
5th
Evan Smith

#37 Evan Smith

RB
6' 2"
4th

Players Mentioned

Ira Hozack

#31 Ira Hozack

6' 3"
1st
K/P
Crown Otoro

#0 Crown Otoro

6' 2"
2nd
LB
Matt Sibley

#87 Matt Sibley

5' 10"
5th
WR
Evan Smith

#37 Evan Smith

6' 2"
4th
RB