Justin Harper continuing football dream in Canada

June 29, 2012

(Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club)

When his dream of playing professional football nearly ended, Justin Harper remained positive.

Now, the former Bandys and Virginia Tech standout wide receiver is playing football in Canada for the Saskatechwan Roughriders, who kick off their season tonight against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

To read more of this story, pick up the Friday edition of Catawba County's community newspaper, The Observer News Enterprise, at newsstands throughout the county.