Abbotsford school rugby teams had another successful year in 2010. Hundreds of boys and girls were active from grades 6-12 in Abbotsford school rugby programs, as many teams continue to expand and develop their rugby skills.
At the senior high school level, there were 5 boys’ teams competing, as well as Heritage Park from Mission. The Abbotsford schools finished as 4 of the top 5 schools in the Valley with Yale, Robert Bateman, Mouat, Hansen and Heritage Park all qualifying for provincials. Abbotsford Collegiate worked through a rebuilding year in hopes of gaining a provincial berth in the upcoming season.
In the Provincial AAA division, Robert Bateman finished 7th, Yale finished 8th, Mouat finished 13, and Rick Hansen finished 16th. In the AA division, Heritage Park finished 13th in the province. Earlier in the year, four Abbotsford players earned the honour of being selected to the Canada U-17 program, including Tyler Barons (Yale), Justin Douglas (Bateman), Ryan March (Bateman), and Christian Styles (Yale).
At the senior girls level, 4 teams competed from Abbotsford, as well as Heritage Park from Mission. Abbotsford teams included Abbotsford Collegiate, Rick Hansen, Robert Bateman and Yale Secondary. Robert Bateman had a fantastic season and won the AA division, earning the title of 2010 AA BC Champions. Heritage Park also had a strong season finishing 3rd in the province in AA. Abby Collegiate came on strong at the provincials to finish 4th in the AAA division. Rick Hansen and Yale had rebuilding years and will look to next year for provincial accolades.
Abbotsford teams experienced much success at the junior level as well with 5 competitive teams in action, including Rick Hansen, Mouat, Bateman, Yale and Abby Collegiate, as well as Heritage Park from Mission. Abbotsford Traditional also had an exhibition team that played in the Abbotsford 7’s. All schools had very competitive teams with Yale running two teams for the 3rd year. Hansen, Mouat and Yale all had close battles throughout the season. Bateman won the city championship and lost in overtime to Earl Marriott to come 2nd in the Fraser Valley. Yale finished 3rd and Mouat finished 4th.
In Grade 8 action, Abbotsford schools were again very strong this year. In the boys’ division, five Abbotsford schools competed in the local league, including Abby, Reimer, Howe, and two teams from both W.A. Fraser and Clayburn. Heritage Park was also in the league. Reimer won city championship, while Fraser was able to beat Reimer to win the Fraser Valley Championship. Clayburn beat Heritage in the consolation final to secure 3rd, putting Abbotsford and Mission schools as the top 4 in the Valley. Howe finished 8th.
The Abbotsford Grade 8 girls’ league saw six local teams competing for the Upper Fraser Valley championship, including Abby, W.A. Fraser, Reimer, Clayburn, Chief Dan, and Heritage Park. Fraser Middle managed to defeat Clayburn in a tight battle to win the championship.
The ARFC ran its annual 7’s tournament again this year on April 30 at Yale. With 30 teams competing in 5 divisions, there were some fantastic matches. Final winners included Robert Bateman edging out Yale for the senior boys championship, Bateman winning the senior girls title, Bateman winning the junior cup, W. A. Fraser winning the grade 8 boys championship as well as the Fraser Valley 7’s, and Clayburn securing the grade 8 girls division.
In conjunction with coaches, the Abbotsford Rugby Club has selected a senior boys All-City team that will play a touring side in July. It has also selected an All-City team for each playing level, comprised of five players from each school who showed outstanding commitment and skill throughout the season. Heritage Park from Mission is included in this group, as are Aldergrove grade 8’s as many of its players are involved with the Abbotsford Rugby Club.
The Abbotsford Rugby Club is very proud of the Abbotsford school athletes, teams and coaches, and would like to applaud them for their successes both on and off the field. Congratulations to all successful 2010 recipients.
Senior Boys All-City Team 2010
(to play a touring side from Wales at the Abbotsford International 7’s, Saturday, July 24)
Paul Ahn (Yale) Prop
Ryan March (Bateman) Prop
Matt Turcotte (Bateman) Prop
Darwin Guevara (Heritage) Hooker
Eric Horrex (Mouat) Hooker
Tyler Barons (Yale) Lock
Alan Makarewicz (Yale) Lock
Nathan Sandhu (Mouat) Lock
Matt Bianchini (Yale) Flanker
Eric Olsen (Hansen) Flanker
Jared Douglas (Bateman) Eighth
Mike Neufeld (Bateman) Flanker
Jared Johnston (Yale) Scrum Half
Brad Levasseur (Heritage) Scrum Half
Bryce Hewko (Yale) Flyhalf
Patty Shields (Mouat) Flyhalf
Tyson Appeldorn (Mouat) Center
Kris Baranowski (Yale) Center
Joel Schmidt (Yale) Center
Mike Tebbett (Bateman) Center
Chris Calderon (Yale) Wing
Cole Delorme (Heritage) Wing
Christian Styles (Yale) Wing
Jordan Tait-Comis (Heritage) Fullback
Odell Brown (Yale) Fullback
Sr. Girls All-City
Abby Collegiate
Maegan Pauls Flanker
Diana Bonilla Center
Alanna Kaetler Prop
Jacquie Tourand Prop
Jessica Sabourin Prop
Robert Bateman
Madi Blakeburn Fullback
Jessica Mills Prop
Karli Funk #8
Madison Borrows Center
Sharn Randhawa Flanker
Heritage Park
Erin Chambers Stand Off
Casey Sharpe Hook
Mackenzie Fowler Wing
Chelsea Fowler Wing
Kim Guliker Center
Kira Neu Center
Rick Hansen
Grace Okello #8
Kristine Abbott Prop
Chelsey Hogness Scrum Half
Nicole Frketich Stand Off
Danielle Dirksen Fullback
Yale
Laura Peters #8
Mallory Dieno Lock
Annabel Arnott Stand Off
Chelsea Yurick Center
Serena Kind Flanker
Junior Boys All-City
Abby
Dallas Yassinsky Scrum Half
Dillon McGuire Center
Tanner Storoshenko #8
Jeremy Pauls Center
Dan Squires Flanker
Heritage Park
Nathan Sawchuk Flanker
Corey Hildebrandt Prop
Parry Nigah Flanker
Kayden MacDonald Hook
Kiefor Zeiffle Hook
Mouat
JD Paul Lock
Jordon Olson Flanker
Mitch Vedder Prop
Kris Bush Center
Sebastien Gibson Stand Off
Rick Hansen
Arsh Gill Flanker
Jordan Gmur #8
Ryan Hotner Stand Off
Lucas Schwabb Flanker
Harpreet Dhaliwal Scrum Half
Robert Bateman
Jorden Best Stand Off
Justin Douglas Center
John Beckerleg Fullback
Geremy Alverado Prop
Justin Vargas #8
Yale Blue
Brodie de St. Remy #8
Coulson de St. Remy Center
Thomas Choi Flanker
Colin Draney Flanker
Spencer Loughlin Wing
Yale Red
Austin Dhillon Stand Off
Kevin Davisson Hook
Daniel Baranowski Hook
Sam Jansen Wing
Ken Uhryn Lock
Grade 8 Boys
Abby Middle
Paul Okano Hook
Corey Swann Flanker
Levi Brookes Scrum Half
Cole Yodogawa Stand Off
Cameron Ast #8
Aldergrove
Jason Reddy Lock
Josh de la Cruz Wing
Josh Thiel Stand Off
Pietro Romegioli Center
Nathan Dah Fullback
Clayburn Middle
Ben Cummings Center
Kayden McLeod #8
Talus Swanberg Flanker
Tanner Friesen Stand Off
Parm Sidhu Fullback
Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle
Prabhinder Bhullar #8
Akash Sandhu Hook
Harley Myers-Hanson Center
Cameron Taylor Flanker
Manpreet Chhina Scrum Half
Eugene Reimer Middle
Harry Kaler Prop
Niel Singh Flanker
Baljot Dhaliwal Flanker
Parmvir Chahal Wing
Jashan Chauhan Fullback
Heritage Park
Jason Hignell Stand Off
Graeme Rennison #8
Gilbert McCall Center
Christoph Kuppers Wing
Logan Velestuk Hook
W. A. Fraser Red
Surge Francis Stand Off
Jake Froehler Center
Brendan Getty Fullback
Jack Boyle Center
Jake Dececco Flanker
W. A. Fraser Black
Connor Jones Hook
Alan Eaton #8
Jake Larsen Stand Off
Stu Sayce Center
Ryan Chandler Prop
Grade 8 Girls
Abby Middle
Madison McFarlan Flanker
Gurpreet Dhaliwal Scrum Half
Helena Teteris Center
Melody Algera Stand Off
Beth Hand Prop
Chief Dan George Middle
Emily Stach Center
Gabrielle Krilow #8
Katie Crivello Lock
Gwen Topacio Flanker
Hailey Gibson Center
Clayburn Middle
Keela McLean Scrum Half
Abbe Stewart Flanker
Sarah Miller Center
Bre Hobbs Lock
Jayden McPherson Center
Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle
Nina Saint Ange Stand Off
Gina Parhar Hook
Heidi Dueck Scrum Half
Sera Pignatelli Stand Off
Nancy Lai #8
Eugene Reimer Middle
Hasina Al-aibi #8
Navdeep Gill Flanker
Gurneet Tatla Prop
Pavneet Atwal Center
Jade Lui Fullback
Heritage
Hailey Nunn Stand Off
Tyesha Romano #8
Kaylie Candie Flanker
Meghan Keys Hook
Livina Walker Prop
W. A. Fraser Middle
Abigael Klassen Stand Off
Sophia DeGianni Scrum Half
Casey Lamb #8
Steffany Lowey Hook
Katrina Moorthy Wing
