A high school football player from Okotoks is excited he gets to play in the Alberta Summer Games this week.

Bowen Gottselig attends John Paul II Catholic High School in Okotoks but plays for the Calgary Colts.

The defensive end absolutely loves the sport of football and shares why he's excited to play in front of a hometown crowd.

"I love football, like every aspect... even like the training before, practices and then just getting up on the big show and being able to play in front of people is... it's a feeling like no other." 

The games kick off in Okotoks and Black Diamond aka Diamond Valley next week.

The Opening Ceremonies get the games underway next Thursday July 20 at Seaman Stadium from 7:00 till 8:00 p.m. Tickets are already sold out.