ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 | SPORTS | A5
2020 NPSS Athletics Awards: Fall season CROSS COUNTRY
SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
We had a small, but committed, group of runners this season who ran in all kinds of weather from beautiful, sunny days to snow and -10! The team raced in Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, and Dawson Creek, with a couple of 2nd and 3rd place finishes prior to competing in the NCD Zone Championships at the end of October. We had 4 runners compete at Zones, all of whom qualified for the BC Provincial Championships in Vancouver. After sitting out most of the season due to injury, Kane Schreiner had our best result, finishing in 28th place in the Junior Boys Division (out of 281 runners!). — Coaches Rebecca Pimm & Samantha Stackhouse
The best way to describe our season was rocky! We had a fairly dominant young team and there was a lot of growth. The most positive outcome of this year was our ability to challenge strong teams and earn points against some of the best teams in BC and Alberta. This year was a consistent learning curve not only for the players, but for myself with tons of ups and downs. The seniors set an excellent example for the juniors and I’m so proud to have coached all these incredible athletes and again always look forward to improving in the coming years! — Coach Alex Bacso
Top Runner: Jordynn McPherson Coaches Choice: Carter Collins
MVP: Brynn Shaw Coaches Choice: MacKenzie O’Brien Rookie of the Year: Ann Marie Barrette
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Above: The 2019-20 NPSS senior girls volleyball team. Below: The 2019-20 NPSS cross country team.
SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL SENIOR BOYS SOCCER
MVP: Harrison Sewell Coaches Choice: Caleb Mohninger Rookie of the Year: Brock Schroeder JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
We had a strong building year, performing well in tournaments, and finding our groove. The girls were committed to the team and improved leaps and bounds over the course of our season. We had a good balance of competition, entering two junior tournaments and two senior tournaments. While we didn’t place in the senior tournaments, they were an incredible learning experience and provided opportunities for growth that we wouldn’t have found playing against our own age group. At the end of the season, we qualified for the NCD Zone Championships in Prince George with a second place finish at our Regional tournament, however, we weren’t able to travel due to inclement weather. It was a bittersweet end, but overall it was a great season with an awesome team of girls who played well and finished the season with their heads held high!” — Coach Ian Zackodnik MVP: Brooklyn Brown Coaches Choice: Gracie English
Our season with the Senior Boys Volleyball team started off slow, but once we got the ball rolling and clicked together as a team I believe we could have competed with any of the teams we faced. Our team went from having a basic knowledge of volleyball to having a very technical understanding of the game. As a coach, it was beautiful to see them transition into those types of players. Unfortunately, the team didn’t get to continue on to provincials this year. However, we were able to capture the DCSS Gold Medal for the third year in a row! I’d like to recognize the graduating athletes: Tim Stobbe, Andrew Middleton, Tristan Hynes, Jayden Beuckert, Nathan Narciso, and Jerald Cosme. The six of you were able to come into the gym and bring your own kinds of leadership and experiences to each practice. Without the 6 of you, I believe the season would have gone a lot differently. So I thank you, for bringing that leadership and giving the younger guys role models to look up to. Best of luck after high school, I am certain that you are all destined for great things. — Coach Tyson Lyons
Peace River closure begins in June As part of the Site C project, BC Hydro will be installing debris management structures across the Peace River in advance of river diversion this fall. For safety reasons, starting mid-June, a 4 km section of the Peace River near Fort St. John will be permanently closed to boaters. Portage program: To move boaters around the construction area, a Portage Program for nonmotorized boats will operate between the Halfway River boat launch and the Peace Island Park boat launch from June 15 to September 15. Reservations are required seven days in advance of pickup. For more information visit sitecproject.com/boating or call 1 877 217 0777
MVP: Nathan Narciso Coaches Choice: Drew Woodruff Rookie of the Year: Devon Lee WINTER SEASON AWARDS WRESTLING The wrestling team had a great season, with as many as 15 kids coming out at one time for practice. This year, the program focused on skill development, fostering a love of the sport, and providing as many students as possible with the opportunity to learn. The team traveled to Grande Prairie twice, once to participate in a mini-camp with wrestlers from Grande Prairie Composite High School and once to compete in the Northern Lights Wrestling Tournament. We are hoping to build on the success we had this season and look forward to next year! — Coaches Ian Forbes & Josh Cullen Top Wrestler: Hailey Gillard Coaches Choice: William King Turn to A6 for more
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The season started in Prince George with a second place finish after a loss in the final game to DP Todd. A number of the boys couldn’t make the trip. We were missing a few players and weren’t yet gelling as a team. The next tournament was provincials in Burnaby. After a twoday bus ride, the boys had a strong tournament with 1-1-3 record. They placed 15th. The team showed exceptional character and true team spirit despite several unfortunate setbacks. A number of early sanctions proved to be the difference in some closerthan-anyone-expected ties. The final game of the tournament was an emotional match up against Argyle Secondary School that brought the boys together like never before. Just in time for a two day drive back home. Overnight stops in Quesnel were worth a mention. It was an honour to coach them. — Coaches Dan Turner & Dave Buziak
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