AA Varsity Week 7

AA Varsity Week Seven

Week Six Wrap

The Hugh Boyd Trojans served notice they are going to compete for a high playoff seed with a big win over Ballenas as did Barsby with a good outing vs Holy Cross.  Windsor made a statement scoring 41 against a good Argyle crew and Abbey/G.W. Graham are setting the table for a future clash that will determine first place in the East.  Up North Westsyde had a big game against South Kamloops. 

Scores

John Barsby 31 Holy Cross 7
Windsor 41 Argyle 20
G.W. Graham 26 Robert Bateman 16
Hugh Boyd 30 Ballenas 20
SRT 14 Langley 10
Westsyde 32 South Kamloops 14
Abbottsford 48 Pitt Meadows 7

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 20th

John Barsby @ Hugh Boyd: Big conference game here.  Both teams are on a roll and Hugh Boyd has emerged from a very tough pre-season battle hardened and ready to go!  The Trojans had their way all day long with a tough Ballenas crew on Friday while Barsby was having fits with Holy Cross during the first half of their game before blowing things open in the second half of the game.  The match-ups are good in this one on offense and defense with special teams looking to be contested as well.  Hugh Boyd can score very quick via the run and pass at any point on the field.  Barsby seems to be a bit more methodical.  Turnovers and penalties loom large as difference makers.  GI's Pick: Trojans by 7

Argyle @ Ballenas:  Argyle is faster than Ballenas and they play a very physical brand of football.  The Whalers will do well to mind their perimeter and pressure the Pipers as the Argyle passing game is very lethal when their qb gets in a groove.  I have not seen any teams have a lot of success via the air vs Windsor, but last week the Pipers chucked it well against them.  Ballenas can never be discounted, especially at home.  The grass surface will slow the game down a bit and the Whalers have a very capable power running game.  I have to give special teams to Ballenas in this game.  GI's Pick: Argyle by 6

Valleyview @ Clarence Fulton: The Fulton running game is the best in the province north of Hope.  The Maroon defense is a reflection of their offensive personality as well.  Too many challenges for Valleyview to have to overcome in this one.  GI's Pick: Fulton by 21

Abbottsford @ Langley: Abbey is really hitting their stride now with the fastest back in BC doing his thing out in space courtesy of the wide open spread offense that surrounds him.  It is a pick-your poison challenge for a better than average Langley squad because they still have to defend the Panther's elite passing game.  Things for the hosts to pray for....wind, driving rain and favorable turnovers.  GI's Pick: Abbey by 19

Robert Bateman @ SRT: Bateman is on the cusp of a breakthrough game and this weekend folks, they shall have it.  SRT will challenge the edge offensively, but I just don't see em having a whole lot of success inside or throwing the ball deep.  The Timberwolves on the other hand can really spray the ball around and have a decent run game to accompany the pass.  Defensively, they have been in games with some very good defenses/opposing offenses.  GI's Pick: Bateman by 12

South Kamloops @ Vernon:  Another weekend, another glorified scrimmage session for the Panthers who have no peer in the interior.  Lots of great stats however.  GI's Pick: Vernon by 28

G.W. Graham @ Pitt Meadows: The Grizzlies have their formula down.  Power football with a lethal spread passing game.   Pitt is going to have to crowd the box, man-up on the edge and fight like lions for 4 quarters.  Turnovers and a big play or two on offense for Pitt may help some.  GI's Pick: Graham by 19

Saturday 21st

Windsor @ Holy Cross:  Holy Cross is a lot better than their record would indicate.  This said, Windsor is the best team in AA Varsity Football right now and they will savage the Crusaders on the edge all afternoon long.  GI's Pick: Windsor by 26

Sunday 22nd


Prince George @ College Heights: This is for first and second place in the Northern Conference.  College Heights is on a roll people.  Momentum in HS Football is not to be underestimated.  GI's Pick: Cougars by 7

Gridiron's AA Junior Varsity Top 5

1.  Vernon Panthers
2.  Abbottsford Panthers
3.  Ballenas Whalers
4.  Holy Cross Crusaders
5.  Langley Saints