May 18, 2012
Team BC Football Selection Camp at SFU This Weekend
One hundred and twenty of the Province's best U-17 football players will be laying it on the line this weekend at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC trying to make the Team BC Final 40.
Practices start on Saturday at 4:00 pm and continue through Sunday (10:00am & 3:30 pm) and Monday. Monday will feature a morning practice at 9:00am followed by a scrimmage at 2:00pm.
May 16, 2012
Double Silver Again For Trasolini
It was a double-silver day again for STMC's Giovanni Trasolini (Grade 11) at the Independent Schools Track & Field Championships at Swangard Stadium. In the 100m final he was pipped at the post by former STMC (and now St George's) sprinter Chad Payne (Grade 12).
Then later in the day the STMC 4 x 400m relay team - with Trasolini running the anchor leg came from behind to take the Silver Medal.
Trasolini and his teammates now get ready for the Provincial Championships on June 1 & 2 at Swangard Stadium.
May 15, 2012
Trasolini Has Busy Day at the Independent Meet
It was busy morning for Giovanni Trasolini at Swangard Stadium in Day #1 of the 2012 Independent Zone Track & Field Championships.
First up he took the Silver Medal in the 200m running a personal best time of 22.64 - losing out by just 2/100th of a second. Then it was on to the High Jump where he qualified quickly and rushed over to run the anchor leg of the 4 x 100m relay - again picking up the Silver Medal. As soon as he finished his relay leg he had to straight back to the high jump where he, unsurprisingly, failed his first attempt at 1.80m. After he caught his breath he cleared 1.80m (PB) in his second attempt before failing all three attempts at 1.85m. Gio finished tied for second place and qualified for the BC Provincial Championships on June 1 & 2.
Things get a little easier tomorrow as only has to compete in the 100m and the 4 x 400m relay. See all Giovanni's track & field results and here
May 9, 2012
Please Welcome Connor Nielsen
Connor Nielsen, 6' 1" -190#, is a multi-talented Grade 11 athlete from Nechako Valley Secondary School where he plays football, basketball and track.
He is the starting quarterback for the Vikings but has also lined up at receiver, defensive back and defensive end.
He has been named as the Football MVP in Grades 8, 9, 10, and 11.
We project Connor to one of the Top Ten Football Prospects in 2013. Welcome Connor.
May 8, 2012
Trasolini Blows Away Competition in a Double Gold Day
Yesterday in a sunny but breezy day in White Rock, Giovanni Trasolini warmed up by winning his 100m heat in a time of 11.53 seconds and turned it on in the final to win in a blazing 11.37 time to win the Gold Medal. Not content with that he anchored the STMC 4x100m team to capture the Gold Medal in that event. Congratulations Gio!
See Gio run here
April 23, 2012
NSAAC Athletes Show Well at Oregon Relays
The annual Oregon Relays track meet was held last weekend in the hotbed of US Track & Field, Eugene OR, and NSAAC athletes Giovanni Trasolini and Sebastian Adugalski showed well against outstanding international competition.
Both athletes are currently in Grade 11 and were competing against other Grade 11 athletes from all over the USA and Canada. Check their web pages for updated competition results.
April 16, 2012
Brar Selected to U-17 Team BC
Congratulations to our newest member Devin Brar who has been selected to the U-17 Team BC by Basketball BC.
April 13, 2012
Adugalski and Trasolini Shine
Giovanni Trasolini won the 100m at Swangard Stadium last week (see video here or on YouTube) to open his 2012 Track & Field campaign while Sebastian Adugalski took 4th place at the SFU Open in the 400m Hurdles on Saturday. Adugalski is currently ranked #4 (Junior) in the 400m hurdles by Athletics Canada.
They, along with Mikey Carney, leave on Thursday for the Oregon Relays in Eugene, OR .
April 12, 2012
Basketball and Football Star Joins NSAAC
Please welcome Devin Brar (6' 4", 190#) to NSAAC.
Devin, who will enter Grade 12 in the Fall, is an outstanding athlete who excels in basketball and football. He has been a member of Basketball BC's elite program since 2010 as a member of the U-15 & U-16 teams and is currently trying out for the U-17 team.
He has played both basketball and football since grade 8 at Abbotsford Collegiate and is in impact player in both sports.
Welcome Devin!
March 30/2012
Adugalski
Opens Season in Blazing Fashion
Sebastian Adugalski (6', 175#) opened the 2012 Track and Field season in a big way at the Vancouver Sun & Harry Jerome Indoor Classic meet held in Richmond, BC.
Sebastian has established himself as one of top young track and field prospects in Canada and demonstrated that by dominating the 60m dash and the 60m hurdles and setting new meet records in both events - 60m dash:7.45sec; 60m hurdles 8.60 sec.
Sebastian runs for the Ocean Athletic Track & Field Club and is a Grade 11 student at St Thomas More Collegiate where he also stars as a running back on the Varsity Football Team.
In April he will be competing in several meets - the UBC Open (April 9) , the SFU Open (April 14) and the Oregon Relays (April 20/21).
March 25,2012
Jesse Johnston Honored at Senior Bowl
Congratulations to Jesse Johnston who was named the Most Improved Quarterback at the Football BC Senior Bowl held on Saturday at McLeod Stadium in Langley.
Also receiving recognition were Dallas Yassinsky - named Team East Offensive Player of the Game, and Ante Milanovic-Litre - named the Most Valuable Linebacker.
March 20, 2012
Senior Bowl Kicks Off
The Football BC 52nd Annual Senior Bowl Camp kicked off today at the BC Lions facility in Surrey, BC. Among the participants are NSAAC members Jesse Johnston, Jarren Ralf, Martin O'Hara, Ante Milanovic-Litre and Dallas Yassinsky. Milanovic-Litre has already committed to Simon Fraser while Yassinsky has committed to UBC.
March 18, 2012
Jackson Commits to Guelph
Tim Jackson (Def. Back., STMC) has chosen to join his teammate Mikey Carney at the University of Guelph in the Fall.
Jackson visited with several universities but after visiting Guelph he was very impressed with the coaches and the facilities.
"I was flattered by the attention I received from the universities I visited but at the end of the day Guelph just feels like the right place for me. And, it'll be fun to carry on playing with Mikey....we've played together since Grade 8."
Congratulations Tim!
March 12, 2012
Knights Win AA Basketball Silver
Congratulations to Giovanni Trasolini, Mikey Carney and Dante Vigini as they and their teammates from the St Thomas More Collegiate Knights captured the Silver Medal at the AA Boys Provincial Basketball Championship held in Kamloops last weekend. Giovanni Trasolini was named to the Second All Star Team while Mikey Carney was named as an Honorable Mention All Star.
February 29, 2012
Blanchette Signs with Bishop's
Congratulations to Stephen Blanchette (LB, Vancouver College) who has signed to play with Bishop's University.
Stephen will be joining his older brother Nick at Bishop's who will be entering his second year with the Gaiters.
"I'm really happy to be joining Nick and I'm looking forward to the challenge of playing at the next level." said Stephen who has been awarded a full scholarship. "I want to thank all the people, particularly my Mom and Dad and NSAAC, who helped make this happen and who believed in me."
Congratulations Stephen!
February 23, 2012
Glen Suitor Visits at Prepchuk Camp
Jay Prepchuk, owner and operator of the Prepchuk Quarterback and Receiver Academy featuring Geroy Simon, welcomed Glen Suitor from TSN to his camp last Wednesday evening.
Suitor, a Gemini Award winning TSN CFL broadcaster, delivered a powerful message to the students about the importance of mental training in athletics and life..
Glen played high school football at Carson Graham and went on to star at SFU before being drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders where he played for the next eleven seasons. During his career he was selected as a CFL All Star 3 times, a CFL Western Conference All Star 5 times and won the Grey Cup with the 'Riders in 1989. In his eleven season he never missed a game playing in 194 consecutive games.
Thanks Glen for giving back to the game!
February 16, 2012
NSAAC President Jerry Mulliss at Prepchuk QB Camp
NSAAC president Jerry Mulliss, (second from right), visiting with the students at the Jay Prepchuk QB & Receiver Camp featuring Geroy Simon.
NSAAC Members from left to right are Mike LeMoine (QB-Handsworth), Carter Williams (QB-Abbotsford Collegiate) and Dallas Yassinsky (Receiver-UBC). Missing from the picture is Jesse Johnston ( QB- Moscrop).
The Prepchuk QB & Receiver camps run throughout the year at the Burnaby 8 Rinks complex and feature BC Lion's CFL All Star Receiver Geroy Simon.
"It's always a great pleasure to visit with Jay and Geroy and have an opportunity to speak the students at the camp about taking their talents to the next." said Jerry Mulliss. "Jay and I have a long-term connection dating back to his days at SFU when I was his quarterback coach and he was a freshman with the Clan. His camps are outstanding and having Geroy as the receiver coach is a tremendous bonus for the kids. Geroy is a great example of a professional athlete giving something back to the community...he's a great guy."
February 14, 2012
Carney
Signs with Guelph
The Gryphons landed their man when highly-touted quarterback Mikey Carney (STMC-'12) signed a Letter of Intent to play for the University of Guelph today.
"After all the smoke cleared, Guelph just seems like the right place for me to be." said Carney "When I went out there to visit it just felt right and I am looking forward to the challenge of moving away." Good Luck Mikey!
Neufeld
Will Wear the Blue and Gold at Point Grey
Jesse Neufeld, inside receiver (Abbotsford Collegiate -'12)has signed to play for the Thunderbirds.
"We are really pleased that Jesse has decided to play for us" said Shawn Olson, UBC head coach. "I know he had some great opportunities at other schools but he will come into our program at a time when we are looking for young inside receivers. We are really impressed with his size and ability....it's a great fit."
Congratulations Jesse!
Storoshenko to Play for the Gee-Gees
Linebacker Tanner Storeshenko (Abby Collegiate '12) has signed with the University of Ottawa.
"I'm really looking forward to playing in Ottawa." said Storoshenko. "The coaches really impressed me and I think this is a great opportunity."
Congratulations Tanner!
Yassinsky
Signs With UBC
Wide receiver/defensive back Dallas Yassinsky (Abby Collegiate '12) has signed with the UBC Thunderbirds.
"I kind of wanted to stay close to home," said Yassinsky "and UBC really looks good to me. I'm tremendously happy and looking forward to playing for the T-Birds."
Way to go Dallas!
February 5, 2012
Milanovic-Litre Signs with the Clansmen
Congratulations to Ante Milanovic-Litre who has signed an NCAA Letter of Intent with the Simon Fraser Clansmen.
Ante, a 2011 Football Canada All Canadian, will graduate from Notre Dame High School in June and is looking forward to the challenge of playing NCAA Div 2 football.
"The recruiting process was very humbling and exciting." said Ante " I was surprised how many schools talked to me and at the end of the day I had a really tough choice to make but I am convinced I have made the right one and I'm looking forward to wearing the red and blue of SFU."
Good Luck Ante!
It is with deep regret and sadness that we note the passing of Tessa Beauchamp (18) who succumbed to cancer after a long and courageous battle.
Tessa was an outstanding basketball and volleyball player at Holy Cross Regional High School and had enrolled at Trinity Western University last Fall.
"I was present three weeks ago at the finals of the BC Catholic Basketball Championships at Holy Cross, " said NSAAC president Jerry Mulliss, " and when they wheeled Tessa into the gym it was a truly special moment. Apparently she had insisted, against medical advice, on being present at the girls final to cheer on her former teammates. That speaks volumes about Tessa."
Despite two major surgeries, performed less than a year apart to remove a cancerous tumor near her brain, the second leaving her deaf in her right ear, Tessa never wavered from her dream of wanting to play major-level university basketball in Canada.
"One of my fondest memories of Tessa came during a volleyball game at Notre Dame High School when Tessa was recovering from one of the surgeries and had to wear an eye patch one her left eye." said Mulliss. "Her dad Steve and I were watching and chatting when Tessa came over to her dad and Steve asked how she was doing. Tessa replied that it was pretty tough because she kept seeing three balls in the air. Steve told her to just hit the one in the middle! Tessa giggled and off she went to follow Steve's advice and promptly slammed the ball over the net for a winning point."
Tessa is an amazing example of someone who, despite all her setbacks, refused to feel sorry for herself and didn't want anyone to feel sorry for her either. Rest in peace Tessa.
A funeral Mass will be held at St Matthews Parish in Surrey at 9:30 am on Monday February 6th followed by a Celebration of Life at the Langley Event Center at 12:00 noon.
Our deepest condolences to the Beauchamp family.
February 1, 2012
Tanner Storoshenko Wins Linebacker Award
Congratulations to Tanner Storoshenko who was named the Outstanding Linebacker
for the Abbotsford Panthers.
Way to go Tanner.
January 30, 2012
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Craddock
Commits to UBC
Offensive lineman Dylan Craddock has committed to play for the Thunderbirds. Dylan was being recruited by several universities but has elected to stay at home and play locally.
Congratulations Dylan.
Carney
Visits with Guelph
Mikey Carney returned this morning from a weekend visit to the University of Guelph and by all accounts was impressed with the campus and the program. Still undecided, he has a couple more trips planned before committing.
Stephen Blanchette Skills Video now On-Line
Check out linebacker Stephen Blanchette's Skills Evaluation Video here
January 24, 2012
Tod-Tims
Commits to Thunderbirds
Congratulations to Graeme Tod-Tims who has signed with the UBC Thunderbirds.
"We are really happy to have Graeme join us." said UBC Head Coach Shawn Olson. "He is a very talented young player who can play a variety of positions and we are expecting Graeme be a big part of our program for the next few years."
Graeme will graduate from West Vancouver Secondary School in June. Congratulations Graeme.
Milanovic-Litre Enjoys Trip to Texas
Ante Milanovic-Litre traveled to San Antonio (TX) recently to attend the National Youth Combine and by all accounts had a great trip.
"Wow, the experience was fantastic." said Ante. "I didn't realize how good some of those guys are down there. Their size, speed and quickness is amazing. It was a real eye-opener for me and I really enjoyed the competition, and the ribs and barbecue brisket weren't bad either!"
January 18, 2012
Knights Bounce Back
Following their disappointing outing at the Catholic Championships the St Thomas More Knights re-bounded with a convincing 20-point win in AA League action on Tuesday night at Notre Dame. Both Giovanni Trasolini and Mikey Carney had outstanding games for the Knights while Ante Milanovic-Litre put in a great effort for the Jugglers.
January 16, 2012
Knights Stumble at Catholics
One week after winning their own Chancellor Tournament the St Thomas More Knights experienced a let-down as they went into the 25th Annual BC Catholic Basketball Championships at Holy Cross High School losing the championship game 56-50 to Archbishop Carney.
The Catholic tournament features teams from all the Catholic high schools in the Province with the exception of Vancouver College.
The Knights dominated their first two games but put in a lackluster effort in the final never quite finding their rhythm.
Mikey Carney was named as an Honorable Mention All Star and awarded an HSBC $500 academic scholarship.
Next up for the Knights: Tuesday, January 17 vs Notre Dame in a AA League game.
January 9, 2012
First Updates of 2012
Basketball:
Knights
Win Chancellor
Before a packed house on Saturday night STMC Knights won their own Chancellor Tournament for the first time since 2007in a thrilling 76-75 overtime win over the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers. The victory marks the 9th time the host Knights have won the tournament since it started in 1967.
The Knights got outstanding play from point guard Mikey Carney who knocked down key 3-pointers, and forward Giovanni Trasolini who had an outstanding tournament scoring and re-bounding. Following the game Carney was selected as a Tournament 1st Team All Star.
The Knights move on to play in the Holy Cross BC Catholic Tournament this week.
December 21, 2011
NSAAC Athlete Invited to San Antonio All Star Camp
Ante Milanovic-Litre is one of only two athletes from BC and one of only twelve from Canada to be invited to the National Youth Combine which is held in association with the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio, Texas. The combine - which runs from January 6 thru' January 8, 2012 - features some of the top young football players in North America.
The twelve participants from Canada are being sponsored by The Score and will be featured in a television show called The 12th Man to be telecast sometime in 2012.
Congratulations Ante and good luck!
December 16, 2011
Please Welcome Riley Galloway
Riley, 5' 11" - 190#, is currently in Grade 11 at Hugh Boyd High School where he plays fullback and linebacker for the Trojans. Riley also plays in the Richmond Community Football league where he has been selected to the Star Bowl three times.
Check his web page here
November 29, 2011
NSAAC Athletes Win Provincial Awards
Earlier this evening the BC Secondary Schools Football Association held the Annual Subway Bowl Awards Banquet at the Croation Center in Vancouver.
Several NSAAC members were recognized among the Award winners:
Mikey Carney (St Thomas More): Subway Academic Player of the Year ($2000 scholarship) and 1st Team AAA All Star Quarterback
Ante Milanovic-Litre (Notre Dame) : 1st Team AAA All Star - Linebacker
Jesse Neufeld (Abbotsford Collegiate): Fountain Tire Scholarship ($1000) and 1st Team AA All Star Receiver
Dallas Yassinsky (Abbotsford Collegiate): 1st Team AA All Star Receiver
Jarren Ralf (Seaquam Secondary): 1st Team AA All Star Linebacker
Congratulations to all!
November 30, 2011
Subway Bowl Finals Set
Saturday will be a busy place at BC Place Stadium as the finals in all categories of high school take place.
The day kicks off with the Grade 8 Championship at 8:30 am featuring St Thomas More and Lord Tweedsmuir.
At 10:00 am the Junior AA Championship features Mission and John Barsby
At 12:30 pm it's the AAA Junior Championship with St Thomas More going against Mt Douglas
At 3:00pm the first of the Senior games get under way with John Barsby taking on Mission
And finally, at 7:00 pm the AAA Championship features Mt Douglas and WJ Mouat.
The AAA Championship will be broadcast at 8:30 pm on Saturday (tape delay) on Sportsnet One and repeated at 10:30 am on Sunday Dec 4.
**Breaking News**
Billy Greene Wins Hec Creighton
On the day that UBC Thunderbirds’ quarterback and NSAAC member, Billy Greene, was born his mom and dad couldn’t come to a mutual decision on what to call their baby son.
“My parents wanted two different names when I was born, so my full name is actually Brett Michael William,” said Greene, whose BMW initials were fitting when looking at a high performance season in which he lifted the Thunderbirds back to national prominence by leading the country in passing yardage (2,558) and total offence (380 yards per game).
On Thursday, as Canadian Interuniversity Sport joined with the CFL for its annual awards night at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Surrey kid with the three given names captured the single most prestigious individual award in all of Canadian university sports, winning the Hec Creighton Trophy presented annually to CIS football’s Player of the Year.
" We are extremely proud of Billy," said NSAAC president Jerry Mulliss. "We always knew he was something special and we are delighted that he has been recognized as the outstanding player in the CIS for 2011. He is a great example of what an athlete can accomplish when he sets a goal for himself. Billy is the epitome of an athlete who recognizes what he has to do in order to be successful and then follows through and does it. Congratulations also to UBC head coach Shawn Olson who saw what Billy's potential was and was able to bring it out."
Billy Greene is only the third Thunderbird to be honored with the Hec Creighton Award.
