AA Varsity Week 4

AA Varsity Week Four

Week Three Wrap

Vernon and Windsor, the top two teams in the province, did not falter as they delivered signature wins on Friday against a couple of AA's best in exhibition play.  Look out for these guys folks!  Argyle has woken up and Ballenas is really getting on top of their game.  The Holy Cross game vs Handsworth raised eyebrows, the Crusaders are getting better too!  Bateman played some tough defense and made just enough plays to win over West Vancouver.  Barsby is putting up pretty good numbers on the scoreboard setting the stage for a real litmus test vs Bateman next Friday.  Clarence Fulton has to be feeling pretty good about themselves as well.

Scores

Pitt Meadows 52 Eric Hamber 0
John Barsby 42 Spectrum 6
Ballenas 34 Nanaimo 9
Handsworth 19 Holy Cross 14
Robert Bateman 7 West Vancouver 6
Windsor 44 Abbottsford 27
Clarence Fulton 28 Rutland 21
Argyle 34 Langley 14
Westsyde 29 Frank Hurt 28
Vernon 31 Hugh Boyd 13

Gridiron's Top 5

1. Vernon Panthers
2. Windsor Dukes
3. Abbottsford Panthers
4. Ballenas Whalers
5. Hugh Boyd Trojans

GI's Picks

Friday 29th

Rutland (AAA) @ South Kamloops: The Titans and Voodoo are eagerly anticipating this game as each team looks for a positive headed in to league competition.. Seasons can find their turn-around point in such a contest. Rutland has the deeper bench and a bigger school to draw from.  GI's Pick: Rutland by 7

Robert Bateman @ John Barsby: Very interesting match-up here!  Bateman has been playing the tough games throughout the pre-season and is very battle tested.  Barsby has been quietly building program momentum over the first three weeks of the pre-season.  One last test for both squads heading in to league play.  The Timberwolves are very tall and fast across the board behind both their offensive and defensive lines.  Barsby gives up some height and the speed game is a draw from what I can tell.  Barsby may have a slight edge in terms of size in the trenches.  Special teams could be a big difference maker on Friday. GI's Pick: Barsby by 6

Nanaimo District (AAA) @ Pitt Meadows:  Good game for both programs.  NDSS is looking for some light to rally around as pre-season draws to a close.  Pitt is on a roll and coming off of a big win.  The schemes each team runs will challenge one another. Look for an Islander rebound. GI's Pick: NDSS by 6

Clarence Fulton @ Duchess Park: The Maroons are playing some good football right now.  This road trip will be big when they look back on their season. GI's Pick: Maroons by 10

Eric Hamber @ Westsyde: The Blue Wave are having a nice season thus far.  Hamber just got dusted by a big score.  Good team building trip to Kamloops for the YVR boys.  GI's Pick: Westsyde by 16

Saturday 30th

Ballenas @ West Vancouver (AAA): Ballenas looked really good on Friday night.  They have taken their game to a whole new level in every facet of the game.  They are big, fast and very solid up front on the offensive line.  There is more than one player that gets the ball in his hands who can rip off a big play at any given time.  The Highlanders are going to be TESTED on Saturday, especially on defense.  GI's Pick: Whalers by 17

Argyle @ Howe Sound: Argyle got themselves the signature win they were looking for this season in their tilt vs Langley.  This weekend's game will be more of the same as they get ready for league play.  Lots of scoring in this one. GI's Pick: Argyle by 24

Sunday 1st

College Heights @ Kelly Road: Big Game up in PG!  College Heights is on an up year as is Kelly Road.  Honestly, I love to see HS Football taking off in Prince George.  Special place in my heart for that town.  The Roadrunners will squeak by in this one.  GI's Pick: Roadrunners by 2



Gridiron's AA Junior Varsity Top 5

1.  Vernon Panthers
2.  Abbottsford Panthers
3.  Ballenas Whalers
4.  SRT Titans
5.  Earl Marion Mariners