From initial athlete selection through interviews and later, to photo sessions, pre-production meetings, and finally to the finished product you see today on newsstands or on the browser of your choice. Head of the Class is a three-month journey from start to finish.
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Proud to present my picks for The Province’s 2017 Head of the Class
VANCOUVER — Yes, it was hard to leave The Province after 26 years this past January. It was easy, however, to say ‘Yes’ when asked by my old employer to continue steering and guiding what I feel has become the benchmark in terms of high school sports journalism in our country.
UBC’s Conor Morgan: ‘Birds hoops star puts pro career on hold for final kick at national crown
VANCOUVER — Conor Morgan has a bright future ahead of him when it comes to the prospect of making a healthy living playing the game he loves.UBC Thunderbirds’ fans, in fact, may be surprised to learn just how close the nation’s second-leading scorer came during the off-season to hanging up his blue-and-gold jersey in exchange […]
Michael O’Connor: UBC’s QB-1 on how his humbled ‘Birds prep for redemption in 2017
VANCOUVER — In those on-field moments, when he breaks contain and puts his feet to work, UBC Thunderbirds’ quarterback Michael O’Connor is a guy that can make you miss.
Terry Fox Ravens: Varsity Letters’ No. 1 in 2017 preseason AAA football ranks
PORT COQUITLAM — When we last left the Terry Fox Ravens, back in early December at B.C. Place Stadium, the PoCo crew was recovering a stripped fumble from within a mass of Notre Dame Jugglers players, setting the stage for a walk-off field goal and one of the most dramatic B.C. championship titles in Subway […]
Epic 3,000m senior girls final put B.C. high school middle-distance front-&-centre
LANGLEY — As we get set to bid farewell to another season of B.C. high school sports, my mind can’t help but look forward to so many new plotlines, all enhanced by the happenings of an exciting 2016-17 season.
New Westminster Hyacks: Varsity Letters’ No. 2 in 2017 preseason AAA ranks
NEW WESTMINSTER — There is no denying the fact that as spring camp comes to a close in the Royal City, the hometown Hyacks have plenty of reasons for optimism.
Recruits List 2017: Tell us the names of B.C. high school seniors set to begin university sports careers
We’ve had a fantastic few weeks of response from Varsity Letters readers regarding our annual B.C. Recruits List, and if you’ve already submitted names to us, rest assured, we’ve gotten them. But just to make sure we have the most complete list ever, it’s time to offer another gentle reminder.
B.C. High School Rugby XV’s: The top three players at every position for the 2017 season!
SURREY — Who are B.C.’s top high school rugby talents in the 15-man game?
Carson’s Eagles call on subs to soar, late surge leads to AAA Tier 1 BC title win over Yale
ABBOTSFORD — On the final day of the season, the proverbial gas tank is more often than not half-empty. The Carson Graham Eagles, however, showed how effective half-full could be, leaning on their reserves for some key second-half performances en route to the B.C. senior boys Triple A Tier 1 championship Saturday at Rotary Stadium.