AA Varsity Week 8

AA Varsity Week Eight

Week Seven Wrap

Big wins for Barsby, Windsor, Fulton, Vernon, Argyle, Abbey and Graham have now set the stage for our final two weeks of play.  The foundation for playoff seeding has had its first pour.  Next week it gets another big payload.

Scores

John Barsby 34 Hugh Boyd 13
Windsor 38 Holy Cross 0
Abbottsford 56 Langley 2
Nechako Valley 40 Kelly Road 6
Vernon 53 South Kamloops 0
Argyle 21 Ballenas 14
Clarence Fulton 50 Valleyview 0
G.W. Graham 47 Pitt Meadows 14
Samuel Roberts Technical 12 Robert Bateman 0
Prince George 33 College Heights 8

Gridiron's Top 5

1. Windsor Dukes
2. Vernon Panthers 
3. Abbottsford Panthers
4. John Barsby Bulldogs
5. G.W. Graham Grizzlies

GI's Picks

Friday 27th

Windsor @ John Barsby: This is the biggest game of the year for both teams thus far.  Windsor has shredded all who have come before them this year.  Barsby has been playing spurts of good ball throughout though they sometimes start slow or struggle for a quarter or two before gaining momentum.  This game see's good match-ups in most areas.  The L.O.S. will be contested and Windsor will challenge the entire field offensively.  The Dukes can really cause trouble with their misdirection, tunnel screens, option and the PAP that they have off of their run game.  Defensively, they get to the ball very well and in many ways are a bit of a mirror image of the Dawgs.  Barsby has great balance in their offense and are a big play threat on any given down.  Special teams are good for both groups.  Home field goes to Barsby.  GI's Pick: The game will hinge on tackling and not giving up the big play.  Windsor by 10

Abbottsford @ Robert Bateman: Abbey is gelling at the exact right time of the year.  Bateman seems out of gas and out of fight.  Look for the Panther tailback to have another big day come Friday.  GI's Pick: Abbey by 21

Hugh Boyd @ Argyle:  This game is going to be uber-close.  Both teams run and pass the ball very well out of their similarly designed spread offenses.  Both teams fly to the football defensively and relish the physical part of the game.  Special teams are similar as well.  In terms of trajectory, Argyle is climbing and Boyd is gutting out a tough, competitive season.  I think the Trojans are the hungry team here by a small margin.  GI's Pick: Boyd by 6

Westsyde @ Valleyview:  Westsyde is better across the board in this cross-town match-up.  Having a bye last week will ensure they are fresh as well.  GI's Pick: Westsyde by 21

Vernon @ Clarence Fulton: Game of the year up in the Interior this weekend.  Vernon is going to get its run-defense tested-tested-tested come Friday.  Conversely, Fulton will have to defend the pass against an an aerial assault the likes of which they have not come close to seeing this year.  Adding to the fun is the fact that this is a cross-town rivalry pitting "haves" vs "have-nots".  Kicking game and turnovers loom large here.  If Fulton can handle Vernon's big man, this one could be extremely close.  GI's Pick: Vernon by 12

SRT @ G.W. Graham: On the face of things, the Grizzlies should run rough shod over the visiting Titans.  The success of their offense is power running behind a big o. line with a great big fast running back.  SRT has the athletes to crowd the box and make things tough sledding for Graham.  Seems alright in print, but so far, no one has put the breaks on the Graham attack.  SRT won't either.  GI's Pick: Grizzlies by 15

Langley @ Pitt Meadows: Both of these groups need a win in the worst way.  I think Pitt can put more up on the board, but barely.  GI's Pick: Pitt by 2

Saturday 28th

Holy Cross @ Ballenas: Both of these teams play tough.  Both have had their frustrations on the field this year.  Ballenas is home and they have a power running game to play behind.  HC is far more one dimensional offensively.  This said, the Whalers have struggled vs the spread passing game this season.  Special teams go to Ballenas.  GI's Pick:  Whalers by 16

Sunday 29th

College Heights @ Nechako Valley: This is a big one for seeding up North.  Both teams have stellar running attacks.  College Heights has more horses than their hosts.  GI's Pick: Cougars by 10

Gridiron's AA Junior Varsity Top 5

1.  Vernon Panthers
2.  Abbottsford Panthers
3.  Ballenas Whalers
4.  Holy Cross Crusaders
5.  Earl Marriot Mariners

Honourable Mention: SRT Titans, D.P. Todd Trojans