University of Manitoba Bisons kicker Maya Turner has become the first woman to be named a Canada West All-Star in football.

Turner made 12 of 16 field goals during the regular season and converted all 24 extra points she attempted. Its placement conversion rate of 75 percent with Canada West led.

“We knew Maya Turner was a really good kicker from the first time we saw her film,” Bisons head coach Brian Dobie said. “We saw her as an athlete, a kicker, not a ‘kicking girl.’ She earned her starting spot and earned the respect of her teammates and opponents.

“Her All-Star selection is further confirmation of the excellent soccer player she has become.”

Turner became the first woman to play and score in a U Sports regular season game last year, finishing the season with 11 field goals on 14 attempts.

“I am very honored to be selected among these other great players in our conference,” Turner said. “I credit our special teams unit and the team as a whole for setting me up for success.”

The Regina Rams defeated the Bisons on Saturday in the Canada West semi-final, ending Manitoba’s season.