Saint John High school's football team, coached by David Grandy, made it to the 2008
NBIAA high school football championship game after defeating Riverview Royals 21-8. It was the first time since 1901 for the Hounds. The Hounds lost the provincial game against the
Bernice MacNaughton Highlanders. From 2011-2012 the team was dominated by running back Freddy "Hurricane" Hammond. ==Notable alumni==