It's been an interesting summer for Jordan Aymont, a five-year player with the Portage Pitbulls who is now playing for Winnipeg West on the U16 football team.

After five years with the Pitbulls, Aymont is seeing a step-up in competition as he tries to champion his role as a defensive end while calling on his past experiences to carry him through.

"I still think it's a good thing (that I had the experience with the Pitbulls). I take pride in my time with the Pitbulls because that's where my roots are in football. It's where I learned to do everything that I am now and it's what got me to where I am now," said Aymont.