AA Varsity Week Six
Week Five Wrap
This was only week one of conference play, but the fault lines in the regional divisions are already manifesting themselves to a degree. Up North, it could be a two way race between PGSS and College Heights. In the Interior, Vernon and Fulton look to be top-rail on the fence. The Eastern Division seems to be Abbey and a chaotic brawl for the remaining playoff seeds. The West is in a similar situation with Windsor looking great and then another dust-up behind em. Looking forward to week six as it promises to be a dandy!
Scores
Argyle 27 Holy Cross 21
College Heights 60 Kelly Road 0
Prince George 18 Nechako Valley 14
John Barsby 21 Ballenas 13
Rutland 45 Valleyview 6
Clarence Fulton 45 South Kamloops 7
G.W. Graham 19 Langley 0
Vernon 59 Westsyde 0
Windsor 25 Hugh Boyd 14
Pitt Meadows 16 Robert Bateman 0
Abbottsford 49 SRT 14
Gridiron's Top 5
1. Windsor Dukes
2. Vernon Panthers
3. Abbottsford Panthers
4. Hugh Boyd Trojans
5. John Barsby Bulldogs
GI's Picks
Friday 13th
Holy Cross @ John Barsby: The difference between the week 1 and 2 Holy Cross team and the team that took the field for the first three quarters against Argyle last week is manifest. The Crusaders are much, much improved and have really cleaned-up their game. Barsby has been on a run of its own and they needed every bit of skill they had to overcome Ballenas in a game where they penalized themselves out of two touchdowns and stalled a couple more drives for the same reason. The Dawg D has been pretty solid thus far and it will need to take its game to a new level as HC will challenge the whole field offensively. Offensively, there is much balance in the Barsby attack and this will present the HC defense with challenges of its own. GI's Pick: Barsby by 12
Windsor @ Argyle: An emerging North Shore rivalry sees the Dukes on the road vs Argyle. The Pipers are hitting their stride and play good, tough. aggressive football. They will really need to be on top of their passing game on Friday as the Duke D has been clobbering opponent's run games of late. Offensively, Windsor is a nightmare to defend with more misdirection than a plate of spaghetti! The worst thing about it is the realization that while you are chasing ghosts, the ball is usually in the hands of the top duel threat quarterback in BC! Windsor special teams have been lethal to date as well. GI's Pick: Windsor by 24
Pitt Meadows @ Abbottsford: This is a potential trap game for Abbottsford. Pitt is putting things together at their end and they match up well in space with the Panthers. The big wild card here however and what I consider to be the game changer is the Abbey running back. This guy is as good as it gets and he has a big line to run behind. The Marauder defense will find itself spread too thin to be all things defense at the same time. Get ready for a track meet. GI's Pick: Abbottsford by 20
G.W. Graham @ Robert Bateman: Upset alert! Yes you heard it here. Graham's big back is getting chewed up carrying the load for his team week after week and when the Grizzlies have to go to the rest of the playbook, they may find dust on the pages. Bateman has to at least stalemate in the trenches and be efficient on offense to succeed. Turnovers and the second half of this game will be story lines when the final whistle blows. GI's Pick: Bateman by 2
Vernon @ Valleyview: Vernon's second quarter performance last week is pretty much proof that all their conference games with the possible exception of Fulton will be glorified scrimmages from here on out. This will be a good chance to roll the bench and tweak offensive/defensive schemes. Valleyview will benefit from the experience in terms of program building. GI's Pick: Vernon by 30 plus
Ballenas @ Hugh Boyd: Game of the week here folks! Team speed goes to the Trojans. The trenches go to the Whalers. Size is a draw. This one is going to be fun, fun, fun to watch! Both defenses are opportunistic and like to bring heat. Both make you defend the whole field. Boyd is going to test the perimeter like no one Ballenas has faced this year. There will be misdirection and trick plays for the Whalers to contend with too. The forecast for the Trojan D is just as ominous however. The Ballenas Offensive Line can steamroll folks and their counter game is excellent. The play action pass game is great and just when you have your defensive self lined up to for a power running slugfest, bang, you are looking at a spread alignment that is very, very polished. Special teams are going to be key in this game, particularly the Kick-Off/Kick Return game. GI's Pick: Whalers by 2
SRT @ Langley: Hey gang, this game is going to be a lights out contest between two programs who are most definitely on the rise in the East. Both squads have some very good provincial class athletes on the roster. Both squads like the physical stuff. The difference on the scoreboard will be the defenses. Langley has a more diversified offensive attack but the Titans have the more explosive athletes on their offense. Whose defense can answer the bell best and create turnovers will decide this one. GI's Pick: SRT by 7
South Kamloops @ Westsyde: This cross-town rivalry game will be close start-to-finish. SKS has been coming along nicely this season. Good roster numbers and consistent improvement. Westsyde is much the same. The Blue Wave is more battle hardened than the visitors however. GI's Pick: Westsyde by 6
Saturday 14th
Kelly Road @ Nechako Valley: Looks like the wheels came off Kelly Road last weekend vs College Heights! Nechako Valley on the other hand, gave a more physically gifted PGSS squad all they could handle in that tilt. Momentum counts folks. GI's Pick: Nechako Valley by 14
Sunday 15th
Duchess Park @ Prince George: The oldest HS sports rivalry in Prince George takes its football form on Sunday. The Polars bring too much depth and talent to the dance for the visitors. PGSS will run, run, run the ball to daylight all afternoon. GI's Pick: Polars by 18
Gridiron's AA Junior Varsity Top 5
1. Vernon Panthers
2. Abbottsford Panthers
3. Earl Marriot Mariners
4. Ballenas Whalers
5. S.R.T. Titans
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