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New Simon Fraser Red Leafs head women's basketball coach Shae Dheensaw, pictured during offseason workout Sept. 22, 2026 at the West Gym, is just the third head coach of the program in 39 years. (Photo by Howard Tsumura property of Varsity Letters 2026. All Rights Reserved)
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A Sunday Read: New Red Leafs’ women’s hoop coach embraces a 38-year era of winning! Says Shae Dheensaw: “… pressure is a privilege, and we have the privilege of pressure at SFU”

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By Howard TsumuraVarsity LettersBURNABY MOUNTAIN — All summer long, enveloped not only by the sheer history of her new surroundings but as well her innate appreciation of it all, new Simon Fraser women’s basketball head coach Shae Dheensaw found herself making fast friends with the feelings of affirmation that come from full-circle moments well-earned.They manifest […]

Queen Elizabeth's Jasneet Nijjar (centre) won the 100m hurdles last month at the B.C. high school championships, part of a back-to-back haul of triple gold medal-winning performances. (Photo property of Wilson Wong 2019. All rights reserved)
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A Royal chapter closes: Queen Elizabeth’s Jasneet Nijjar thrice golden once more, yet versatility defines the future Washington State Cougar

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SURREY — There is nothing old hat about the way Jasneet Nijjar chooses to wear her triple crowns.