Gridiron's AA Varsity Top Five
1. Mission
2. John Barsby
3. Ballenas
4. Abbottsford Collegiate
5. South Delta
Gridiron's Tier 2 Varsity Top Five
1. Nanaimo District
2. Belmont
3. Timberline
4. Howe Sound
5. G.P. Vanier/Edward Milne
Gridiron's Picks
AA Varsity BC Quarter-Final Picks
John Barsby vs Abbottsford Collegiate: The Panthers are coming off of a huge win and program milestone vs the Handsworth Royals this past Saturday. This team has pride and tons of momentum coming up against Nanaimo's John Barsby Bulldogs. The Panthers have been putting a lot of points on the board and their passing game is a threat to score on every snap. Defensivley, these guys are tough as well. The John Barsby defense has not allowed a score since their week 6 game vs Handsworth. This ought to be a good match-up between the two opposing units. Look for the kicking game to play a big role in field position come gameday. Whomever is on a short field will roll.
GI's Pick: Barsby by 18
Vernon vs Rick Hansen: Wow, who would have picked this match-up for the quarter-final game? Vernon is coming off of a dramatic overtime victory and Rick Hansen, a shocking win over Seaquam. High school football baby, the games are played for a reason and you can never underestimate the capacity of a group of 16 and 17 year olds to catch fire and exceed all expectations. Hansen rolls into the game with a) more playoff experience; b) a more balanced offensive attack; c) a shorter trip to the game and d) a tougher league schedule behind them. Vernon has a more athletic squad and has had a season of game winning performances. They come in to the game with high expectations of themselves. Kicking game will again in this match-up, be a potent force in terms of determining the outcome.
GI's Pick: History is going to be made this weekend with an Interior squad playing its way into the BC Semi-Final game for the first time in over a decade. Vernon by 8
Ballenas vs Hugh Boyd: The Trojans have completed their season's turn-around and have won a string of close, late season games with a lot hinging on the outcome. The Trojan defense has been very reluctant to give-up points keeping every game winnable for their offensive counterparts. The Whalers are having a fine season of their own and are consistently scoring over 30 points a contest offensivley. The special teams group for Ballenas is outstanding and the blue defenders are hard-hitting and opportunistic. An early surge by Holy Cross last week faltered under the relentless Whaler offensive attack and by game's end, the game was clearly in hand. I like the Whaler team speed in this one as the difference maker. Boyd is going to have to get some turnover breaks and start on a very short field consistently to have a realistic shot at victory.
GI's Pick: Whalers by 14
Mission vs South Delta: Mission has clearly been an "order above" in terms of roster depth, size, speed and overall execution in 2011. The Sundevils have been struggling with consistency throughout the year. If the blue and gold can keep their emotions in check and execute their offense to a high degree, I see em making the game a bit closer than most expect it to be. Mission has not been tested north of the 49th and will likely not be tested come game day. These guys are quite frankly the complete package on both sides of the ball and they will absolutely Dominate the line of scrimmage. The Mission receivers block exceptionally well in space as well and this means that SD is going to have fits stopping the run inside and out.
GI's Pick: Mission by 36
Tier 2 Varsity BC Semi-Final Picks
Nanaimo District vs Timberline: It is playoff time and sure enough, we have a Timberline-Nanaimo District tilt on our hands. Timberline is coming off of its most impressive victory of the year vs G.P. Vanier. Nanaimo District is coming off of a bye. The Wolves will be rolling on to the playing field with all the momentum on their side, a healthy roster and the feeling that all the pieces are coming together. Nanaimo District found themselves reading their own press clippings early on in their last big tilt vs Howe Sound. This led to a costly first quarter and a half and a hole to be climbed out of. Athletically, both teams are evenly matched and I think the biggest factor may very well be the weather. Running the football and hanging on to the dang thing are going to be equally important. Nanaimo's kicking game is as good as it gets and field position will be crucial come gameday. This game will be fun to watch!
GI's Pick: Nanaimo District by 7
Belmont vs Howe Sound: Belmont is surging late in the season and Howe Sound has been doing the same with the exception of a tough loss to Nanaimo District. The Sounders have a long travel day headed into this tilt and have not fared overly well versus spread offenses that are run with any degree of skill. Belmont has seen double-wing twice this year and has played against it for half a decade previously. No great surprises for them. This game is going to come down to a) grit and b) composure. Penalties will really hurt either squad as big plays are going to be few and far between in long distance situations come gameday. Kicking and handling the bounces on Belmont's artificial turf surface will also be problematic. Practice those short kicks both ways fellas! This may very well be the closest game of the weekend.
GI's Pick: Belmont by 2
1. Mission
2. John Barsby
3. Ballenas
4. Abbottsford Collegiate
5. South Delta
Gridiron's Tier 2 Varsity Top Five
1. Nanaimo District
2. Belmont
3. Timberline
4. Howe Sound
5. G.P. Vanier/Edward Milne
Gridiron's Picks
AA Varsity BC Quarter-Final Picks
John Barsby vs Abbottsford Collegiate: The Panthers are coming off of a huge win and program milestone vs the Handsworth Royals this past Saturday. This team has pride and tons of momentum coming up against Nanaimo's John Barsby Bulldogs. The Panthers have been putting a lot of points on the board and their passing game is a threat to score on every snap. Defensivley, these guys are tough as well. The John Barsby defense has not allowed a score since their week 6 game vs Handsworth. This ought to be a good match-up between the two opposing units. Look for the kicking game to play a big role in field position come gameday. Whomever is on a short field will roll.
GI's Pick: Barsby by 18
Vernon vs Rick Hansen: Wow, who would have picked this match-up for the quarter-final game? Vernon is coming off of a dramatic overtime victory and Rick Hansen, a shocking win over Seaquam. High school football baby, the games are played for a reason and you can never underestimate the capacity of a group of 16 and 17 year olds to catch fire and exceed all expectations. Hansen rolls into the game with a) more playoff experience; b) a more balanced offensive attack; c) a shorter trip to the game and d) a tougher league schedule behind them. Vernon has a more athletic squad and has had a season of game winning performances. They come in to the game with high expectations of themselves. Kicking game will again in this match-up, be a potent force in terms of determining the outcome.
GI's Pick: History is going to be made this weekend with an Interior squad playing its way into the BC Semi-Final game for the first time in over a decade. Vernon by 8
Ballenas vs Hugh Boyd: The Trojans have completed their season's turn-around and have won a string of close, late season games with a lot hinging on the outcome. The Trojan defense has been very reluctant to give-up points keeping every game winnable for their offensive counterparts. The Whalers are having a fine season of their own and are consistently scoring over 30 points a contest offensivley. The special teams group for Ballenas is outstanding and the blue defenders are hard-hitting and opportunistic. An early surge by Holy Cross last week faltered under the relentless Whaler offensive attack and by game's end, the game was clearly in hand. I like the Whaler team speed in this one as the difference maker. Boyd is going to have to get some turnover breaks and start on a very short field consistently to have a realistic shot at victory.
GI's Pick: Whalers by 14
Mission vs South Delta: Mission has clearly been an "order above" in terms of roster depth, size, speed and overall execution in 2011. The Sundevils have been struggling with consistency throughout the year. If the blue and gold can keep their emotions in check and execute their offense to a high degree, I see em making the game a bit closer than most expect it to be. Mission has not been tested north of the 49th and will likely not be tested come game day. These guys are quite frankly the complete package on both sides of the ball and they will absolutely Dominate the line of scrimmage. The Mission receivers block exceptionally well in space as well and this means that SD is going to have fits stopping the run inside and out.
GI's Pick: Mission by 36
Tier 2 Varsity BC Semi-Final Picks
Nanaimo District vs Timberline: It is playoff time and sure enough, we have a Timberline-Nanaimo District tilt on our hands. Timberline is coming off of its most impressive victory of the year vs G.P. Vanier. Nanaimo District is coming off of a bye. The Wolves will be rolling on to the playing field with all the momentum on their side, a healthy roster and the feeling that all the pieces are coming together. Nanaimo District found themselves reading their own press clippings early on in their last big tilt vs Howe Sound. This led to a costly first quarter and a half and a hole to be climbed out of. Athletically, both teams are evenly matched and I think the biggest factor may very well be the weather. Running the football and hanging on to the dang thing are going to be equally important. Nanaimo's kicking game is as good as it gets and field position will be crucial come gameday. This game will be fun to watch!
GI's Pick: Nanaimo District by 7
Belmont vs Howe Sound: Belmont is surging late in the season and Howe Sound has been doing the same with the exception of a tough loss to Nanaimo District. The Sounders have a long travel day headed into this tilt and have not fared overly well versus spread offenses that are run with any degree of skill. Belmont has seen double-wing twice this year and has played against it for half a decade previously. No great surprises for them. This game is going to come down to a) grit and b) composure. Penalties will really hurt either squad as big plays are going to be few and far between in long distance situations come gameday. Kicking and handling the bounces on Belmont's artificial turf surface will also be problematic. Practice those short kicks both ways fellas! This may very well be the closest game of the weekend.
GI's Pick: Belmont by 2
3 comments:
In 2004 Clarence Fulton lost to Windsor 44-7 in the Semi-Finals. I think they were the last interior team to make the semis.
You are right
Sooo, the word is out that Timberline got the field it wanted, got the sideline it wanted and got the sticks where they wanted them.....they also got their butts handed to them and their non hand shaking coaches cried weeee, weeee, weeee all the way home.
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