G.W. Graham defensive end Vinny Branauer set new standards as a sack artist this season. On Monday, the Grizzlies rush end was selected to the Eastern AAA All-Conference team in addition to be tabbed as one of the East's Most Promising Grade 11s, along with Terry Fox Ravens quarterback Owen Sieben, (Photo by Joanne Hewitt property of G.W. Graham athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)
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BCHSF’s AAA Eastern Conference All-Star Team 2021: Centennial’s Ziad Sabry, Terry Fox’s Alex Gagnon cop the MVP hardware!

LANGLEY —  Welcome to AAA Conference All-Star week.

It’s that special time in each B.C. High School Football season when recognition shines on individuals for their efforts over the course of the regular season.

From here, the seeds of the final provincial all-star team are first planted.

Today, we start things off with the Eastern Conference.

The Western Conference will follow.

Varsity Letters publication schedule will follow on Wednesday with the Pacific and Interior conference all-star teams.

The AA conference all-star teams will be released next week.

Please note, East and West coaches have today announced their Most Promising Grade 11s as well. The East announced two selections. The West will announce one.

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As well, as a note to players, parents, assorted family members and friends, congratulations: If, however, you see what you think is an error, you must contact said players’ coach and let them know the error. To maintain quality control, that coach will then email me — again, at howardtsumura@gmail.com to make the correction.

All-star selections were made by conference coaches. Varsity Letters played no role in the selections of these teams.

Congratulations on your selection, players, and all the best in your future football endeavours.

EASTERN CONFERENCE AAA

ALL-STARS

OFFENCE

MVP — Ziad Sabry (6-0, 195, running back, Grade 12, Centennial Centaurs)

Centennial Centaurs’ running back Ziad Sabry is the 2021 AAA Eastern Conference Offensive MVP. (Photo by Hasti Mohammadi property of Centennial Athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

OFFENSIVE LINE

Juan Valle (6-2, 275, Grade 12, Terry Fox Ravens)

Parker Lodewijkx, 6-1, 215, Grade 12, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers)

Tyler Bergin (6-2, 250, Grade 11, G.W. Graham Grizzlies)

Colton Mocon (6-3, 300, Grade 12, G.W. Graham Grizzlies)

Walter Zheng (6-0, 250, Grade 11, Centennial Centaurs)

RECEIVERS

Mathieu Gale (5-10, 140, Grade 12, Terry Fox Ravens)

Tyson George-Kelly (6-2, 185, Grade 12, G.W. Graham Grizzlies)

Keyshawn Beswick (6-0, 170, Grade 12, Centennial Centuars)

Nate Swing (6-4, 175, Grade 11, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers)

RUNNING BACKS

Gavin Whittingham (5-8, 176, Grade 12, Terry Fox Ravens)

Samuel Mannes (5-10, 172, Grade 12, G.W. Graham Grizzlies)

Terry Fox quarterback Owen Sieben was doubly decorated Monday by the East’s all-star committee. (Photo by Becky Severy property of Terry Fox athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

QUARTERBACK

Owen Sieben (6-3, 178, Grade 11, Terry Fox Ravens)

DEFENCE

MVP — Alex Gagnon (5-11, 220, linebacker, Grade 12, Terry Fox Ravens)

DEFENSIVE LINE
Vincent Branauer (6-1, 240, Grade 11, G.W. Graham Grizzlies)

Nathan McMahon (6-3, 250, Grade 12, Mission Roadrunners)

Axel Statton (6-4, 220, Grade 11, Terry Fox Ravens)

Cam Keeskotagann (6-2, 230, Grade 12, Centennial Centaurs)

Terry Fox linebacker Alex Gagnon, doing what he does best, was selected AAA East Defensive MVP. (Photo by Becky Severy property of Terry Fox athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

LINEBACKER

Reggie Elie (6-0, 195, Grade 12, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers)

Jack Nyrose (5-10, 180, Grade 12, Kelowna Owls)

Markus Rafnson (6-3, 200, Grade 12, Centennial Centaurs)

Isaiah Cooper (6-3, 200, Grade 12, Terry Fox Ravens)

DEFENSIVE BACK

Josh Caverly (6-0, 170, Grade 12, G.W. Graham Grizzlies)

Tamani Duncan (6-1, 200, Grade 12, Centennial Centaurs)

Jayden Martin (5-11, 170, Grade 11, Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers)

Tristan Lindsay (5-11, 155, Grade 11, Terry Fox Ravens)

MOST PROMISING GRADE 11s

Owen Sieben (6-3, 178, Terry Fox Ravens)

Vincent Branauer (6-1, 240, G.W. Graham Grizzlies)

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