December 8, 2013

SHERMAN NAMED TO PROVINCIAL ALL-STAR TEAM

Earlier in the week, Gr 11 O-lineman Harper Sherman was named to the AAA Provincial All-star team. He is the 6th Hyack lineman to earn provincial honors and received his award at the Subway Bowl All-star Awards Gala at the Italian Cultural Center on Nov 26th.

TEXAS TRIP IN 2014

Parents, you may have already heard, but in 2014 we are planning to take both the varsity and JVs to Texas, the Mecca of Football, for the trip of a lifetime. The tentative dates are Aug 24 to 31 and the plan is for both teams to play in games against Texas high schools. Cost of the trip will be approximately $1200 to $1400. There will be a parents meeting on Thursday, January 9th at 7 pm in the NWSS Library to go over more details. Please make every effort to attend.

HYACK FOOTBALL SAYS THANKS AND FAREWELL TO RYAN LESLIE

2013 marks the end of an era in Hyacks Football as Ryan Leslie

and his family will be leaving New Westminster and relocating to Seattle, WA. Coach Leslie helped launch the NWSS high school program in 2003, and in 2007 took over the RCHFC youth program. Under his direction, the youth program has seen tremendous growth and as a result he won the VMFL's Builders Award last year. We wish Ryan, his wife Amy and sons Liam and Casey all the best in the future and say thanks for all of your contributions. And remember coach, "Once a Hyack, Always a Hyack!"

HELP WANTED

While the 2013 season is over, planning for 2014 has already begun. We are looking for assistance in a number of roles, including Hyack Football Tailgate Auction team!

Please contact: Diane Strandberg

or Nancy O'Connor

More details on how you can help with this fantastic event will be coming out shortly.

Be part of the Hyack family!

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

HIGH SCHOOL:

Dec 11, 13, 18, 20: Weight room will be open from 3-4 pm

Following winter break, the weight room will re-open the week of Jan 6 (complete schedule to be sent out before Dec 20th)

Thurs, Jan 9th, 7 pm in NWSS Library: PARENTS MEETING to provide details on the Texas trip.

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HYACKS 2013 SEASON WRAPS UP WITH AWARDS NIGHT

With the 2013 season coming to a close, over 200 members of the Hyack family were at Roma Hall on Sunday, Dec 1st for the annual awards banquet. Mayor Wayne Wright and principal, Phil Cookson, were among those in attendance. The winners included:

Varsity:

MVP: Angelo Tanjuaquio

Best Back: Julian Ramirez

Kevin Chin Top Lineman: Billy Collins

Scholar-Athlete: Tristan Sands

G&F Financial Coaches Award: Tommy Robertson

Sidoo Family Scholarship: James Nicolas

Jr Varsity:

MVP Adrian Cagampan

Best Back: Jeff Lugtu

Top Lineman: Sunny Rishi

Scholar-Athlete: Liam Mackay

Coaches Award: David Penalver

To check out all of the pictures of the awards banquet here.

Thanks to Violet Finvers, Mary Feldhaus, Diane Strandberg, Nancy O'Connor and all of the volunteers who helped make this another great event.

YOUTH FOOTBALL AWARDS NIGHT

On Dec 2nd the Royal City Football Club held its awards night, with BC Lions GM Wally Buono in attendance. Winners on the night included:

JUNIOR BANTAM HYACKS ORANGE

Most Valuable Teammate: Lucas Sabau

Most Outstanding Lineman: Yanni Angelopoulos

Most Outstanding Back: Sammy Sidhu

Most Improved Player: Anthony Dillman

JUNIOR BANTAM HYACKS BLACK

Most Valuable Teammate: Cameron Mah

Most Outstanding Lineman: Justice Champagne

Most Outstanding Back: Will (BJ) Clarke

Most Improved Player: Juno Kim

PEEWEE HYACKS ORANGE

Most Valuable Teammate: Sean Crowley

Most Outstanding Lineman: Eric Birzneck

Most Outstanding Back: Alexander D'Arge

Most Improved Player: Max King

PEEWEE HYACKS BLACK

Most Valuable Teammate: Armaan Sidhu

Most Outstanding Lineman: Darius Wong

Most Outstanding Back: Jude Buchanan

Most Improved Player: Tremel States-Jones

Participation awards were also presented to all members of the Atom, Tyke flag, Mini-tyke and cheer teams.

Also the following RCHFC players represented Team BC this Saturday at the FBU event in Seattle:

Jude Buchanan (Gr 6 Team)
Kinsale Philip (Gr 7 Team)
Jevaun Jacobsen (7)
Yanni Angelopolous (Gr 8 Team)
Christian Roadilla (8)
Paul Roadilla (8)
Ryan Leslie (Offensive coordinator & GM of Gr 8 team)

ALUMNI NEWS

Casey Chin: Was named first team All-Conference after leading the GNAC in tackles for the third consecutive season in 2013 with 119. Casey is expected to be a high selection in the 2014 CFL draft.

Tyler Digby: Was named first team All-Northeast Conference, catching 17 passes for 178 yards and 4 TDs.
He also earned All-NEC honors in men's lacrosse this past spring, making him part of a rare group of Division I student-athletes to earn all-conference honors in multiple sports. He is currently taking part in the Vancouver Stealth's (NLL) training camp and has also been drafted by the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL).

Matt MacGrotty: Named co-captain of the men's lacrosse team at Bryant University. He is a three-time NEC Academic Honor Roll honoree and 2013 NEC First Team All-star

13th ANNUAL TAILGATE AUCTION-OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISING EVENT EVER.

THANK YOU to our 2013 Hyack Football Tailgate Auction Sponsors and Donors for your support of Hyack Football! Over 400 student athletes who participate in New Westminster's high school and community football and cheer programs are the recipients of your generosity. We couldn't do it without people like you!

Hyack Football players and cheer team taking part in the Santa Claus Parade

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