Yosef Drysdale (4) was a dynamic, tackle-breaking force on Friday afternoon as No. 1 Lord Tweedsmuir beat visiting No. 2 Terry Fox 20-14 in a class of AAA superpowers in Surrey. (Photo by Howard Tsumura property of Varsity Letters)
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Drysdale is dynamite, Panthers’ line blue-chip as No. 1 Tweedy wears down No. 2 Terry Fox in battle of BCHS football super-powers

SURREY — There was a rather revealing moment Friday in a game which pitted B.C.’s two highest-ranked football teams in a AAA clash for the ages.

Carson Graham's Liam Scott (right) is one of the province's top receivers, but circumstance has moved him into the Eagles' starting quarterback role the past two games. His positional status for Saturday is likely a game-time decision. (Photo by Blair Shier property of www.Blair.photo)
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Buchanan Bowl ’18: Carson Graham’s senior WR-turned-QB Liam Scott says “We bring our rugby to our football”

NORTH VANCOUVER — It’s perhaps because Carson Graham Secondary has so steadfastly stared down the trend towards athletic specialization and so tirelessly trumpeted the benefits of multi-sport competition to its student-athletes, that a group as special as the seniors who populate the 2018 Eagles’ varsity football team can reach their Grade 12 years together, with […]

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Vancouver College quarterback Eric Zychlinski leads the Fighting Irish into battle Friday in the provincial capital against the Mt. Douglas Rams. (Photo by Howard Tsumura property of Varsity Letters)
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09.26.18 edition B.C. high school football’s Weekend Survival Guide: Big 5 rankings, Top 5 Games to Watch plus full schedule

LANGLEY — Hey B.C. high school football fans, here’s everything you need to enjoy Week 4 of the senior varsity season! Our latest Big 5 rankings, the Top 5 Games to Watch, the weekend’s full schedule by day, tier and conference, plus last weekend’s full scoreboard.

Heavily recruited as a cornerback, Lord Tweedsmuir senior Kojo Odoom (right) is a standout wherever he plays for B.C.'s AAA No 1 Panthers. (Photo by Howard Tsumura property of VarsityLetters.ca)
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The Mojo of Kojo: When it comes to Tweedy’s senior corner Odoom, his truest measure comes in what you just can’t measure

SURREY — Spend even a few short minutes chatting it up with Kojo Odoom, and you very quickly discover that Lord Tweedsmuir’s blue-chip senior cornerback has a lot more measurables than your average high school football player.

Rutland's Jhavoun Blake (left) rushed for over 200 yards and four touchdowns last Friday against West Vancouver. (Photo property of Rutland Secondary athletics)
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Varsity Letter’s Top 10 Performances of the Week: Rutland Voodoo’s Jhavoun Blake tops the list in win over West Vancouver

LANGLEY — Once again, B.C. high school football’s galaxy of stars continues to confound. Here’s our weekly run through the numbers: Varsity Letters’ B.C. High School Football Top 10 Performances of the Week!

After Saturday's win over visiting Carson Graham, head coach Todd Bernett's Fighting Irish are 3-0 in AAA Western Conference play. A date Friday in Victoria against the Mt. Douglas Rams looms. (Photo by Howard Tsumura property of VarsityLetters.ca)
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09.22.18 FINAL EDITION: Varsity Letters’ B.C. High School Saturday Night Lights football report

LANGLEY — Welcome to the Saturday edition of Varsity Letter’s Week 3 B.C. High School Football Report. A long day of live university football has delayed our publication to the wee hours of Sunday morning. Thanks to the coaches for all of their assistance and patience.

The most productive receiver in all of B.C. high school football, Handsworth's Keelan White said Saturday that he's headed to play for the UBC Thunderbirds next season. (Photo by Blair Shier property of www.Blair.photo)
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A grand entrance to the blue-and gold! Handsworth star Keelan White picks UBC Thunderbirds at halftime of Homecoming Saturday

VANCOUVER — One of B.C.’s most explosive high school football talents announced Saturday that he is ready to make the green, green grass of Thunderbird Stadium his football home for up to the next five seasons.Handsworth Royals’ wide receiver Keelan White announced at halftime of the UBC Thunderbirds’ annual Homecoming Game against the arch-rival Calgary […]

Mt. Douglas tackler Zairech Kremler attempts to slow Notre Dame running back Teon Alexander-Amour, and a member of the officiating crew does his best to step aside. In the end, nothing stopped Alexander-Amour from rushing 10 yards to pay dirt as part of the unranked Jugglers' upset 15-12 win over the No. 4-ranked Rams. (Photo by Howard Tsumura property of VarsityLetters.ca)
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09.21.18 B.C. High School Football Report Week 3, Friday Night Lights edition

LANGLEY — Welcome to Week 3 of the 2018 B.C. high school football season. There’s a small handful of non-conference tests on tap tonight, but the heart of Friday Night Lights are its 10 conference clashes. Keep checking back here tonight for updates.

Terry Fox's Jaden Severy seemed to be stepping between the raindrops Saturday as he took this second-half punt return to the house, one of four majors he scored en route to Varsity Letters' top performance of week in B.C. high school football. (Photo by Howard Tsumura property of VarsityLetters.ca)
Notre Dame Jugglers' senior quarterback Will Clarke is poised for a breakout 2018 campaign. (Photo by Howard Tsumura property of VarsityLetters.ca)
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A Will To Trust: Faith in the process puts Notre Dame quarterback Will Clarke in a place where his gifts can prosper

VANCOUVER — Take a listen to Seattle sports radio these days, and the ongoing dissection and analysis of what most ails the 0-2 Seahawks seems to be a 24/7 concern.