2024-25 School Year
Bantam Boys Rugby
The Royals bantam boy's rugby had a tough, but great season. They showed resilience throughout the season and always gave their full potential. They had many great games, but one that stood out was their final game against Rockridge. This was their most important game of the season, and they did not disappoint, coming very close to upsetting a heavily favored team in the league. The players came into the season eager to learn, which made them a skillful and strong team. We look forward to seeing these players grow and continue to show their ability in the Handsworth rugby program
Bantam Girls Volleyball (Blue Team)
Congratulations to the Bantam Girls Blue Volleyball Team for their amazing season! The girls fought hard all season to improve and competed against some of the top teams on the North Shore. “These girls had the drive to get better and to compete throughout the season and I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to watch them learn and grow within this sport”. Quote from Head Coach Karina Poyner. A highlight of their season was their nail biter of a game against sentinel to secure their berth into playoffs! After improving tremendously over the span of their season, these girls have so much to be proud of.
Bantam Girls Volleyball (Gold Team)
The Handsworth Gold volleyball team had a remarkable season filled with growth, resilience, and teamwork. The team achieved a 4-1 record in pool play and delivered strong performances in several tournaments: 6th place in the Handsworth Tournament, 3rd in the Argyle Tournament, 4th in the South Delta Tournament, and a standout 2nd place finish in the Burnaby Mountain Cake Tournament. A highlight of the year was their thrilling battle in the Burnaby Mountain Cake Tournament final, where their determination shone through.
Juvenile Girls Volleyball
Story by Melina and Michaela (Athletic Leadership 11)
The Royals had an amazing season. The team participated in a tournament in South Delta and placed tied for first. The Juvies came out with outstanding defence and an even stronger offence, resulting in their victory against Argyle Secondary. However, they met Argyle again in the semi-finals. They gave it all they could yet the Royals suffered a disappointing loss against Argyle and finished 3rd. The highlight of their season was their competitive games against Argyle.
Players on the team have also said that everybody is very supportive of each other and works well together. The coaches are also very proud of their players for their wonderful season and the fight they put up. They constantly reminded their players to “get comfortable being uncomfortable" on the court, which lead them to many victories throughout the season.
Junior Girls Field Hockey (Blue Team)
Story submitted by Maddy and Gabby Sumner
The Handsworth Blue Junior girls team had a fun and successful season, marked by incredible goals, intense competition against some formidable opponents, and plenty of laughs and camaraderie—even during those early morning practices. One of the season's highlights was the Golden Pumpkin Tournament, where the girls battled hard against tough competition and proudly earned a 2nd place finish in their tier. When asked about the season, Coach Joe Timlin reflected, “The best part of coaching is watching your team’s personality reveal itself over the course of a season. This team is uniquely positive, kind, and fun, and features some stellar athletes. I’m really looking forward to seeing what they will accomplish together over the next several years!” With such a talented and close-knit group, it's clear that Handsworth has a strong cohort of young women who will continue to make the school proud for years to come.
Junior Girls Field Hockey (Gold Team)
Story submitted by Maddy and Gabby Sumner
The Junior girls gold field hockey team had an astounding season this year. The girls were undefeated through League play with a record of 4-0-1, which had them finishing the regular season at the top of the standings. They played 4th place West Vancouver Secondary in the semi-finals game and won 5-1. This took our royals to the final game for the North Shore Secondary Schools Athletic Association (NSSSAA) Junior Field Hockey banner and trophy. The girls used their teamwork and superior passing skills to defeat Collingwood in that game 3-1. The coach of this team, Laurel Douglas had some things to say about this spectacular season. Laurel stated, “Winning the banner with this group of athletes was definitely a season highlight, but the way they rose to the challenge of playing provincially-ranked Senior teams at the the Golden Pumpkin Tournament and used good communication and teamwork to beat older teams was really special. We had so much fun as a group and everyone contributed.” Overall this was a season to remember, the girls showed the power of hard work, dedication and teamwork. All of these factors lead to the girls immense success.
Senior Girls Field Hockey
Our senior girl’s field hockey team capped off an incredible season with a tight win against Kamloops in the provincial championships, bringing home the banner for the third year in row. The team’s achievements this season were nothing short of extraordinary as they also earned two additional banners: the North Shore banner as well as the Vancouver Sea to Sky banner. These accomplishments reflect on the team’s commitment and dedication to representing Handsworth with pride. Their success is a testament to the hours of early morning rainy practices, long car rides, and their unbreakable bond as a team.
“Not only did they bring a fierce sense of competition to every game, but they also brought joy and laughter wherever they went. They consistently showed up unified and ready for everything. Congratulations, girls-you did it!” Ashleigh Gold and Jessica Bratty (Coaches)
Junior Football
The Royals demonstrated excellence throughout the season, finishing with a remarkable 9-0 UNDEFEATED Record entering the playoff as the first seed. Key victories included a 28-0 shutout over argyle and a hard-fought 60-40 win in the Buch Bowl against Carson Graham. Running back Chace Chin delivered stellar performances, scoring 4 touchdowns in the rivalry game and another 2 against West Vancouver. Offensive lineman Jesse Payne led a dominant line, protecting quarterback Teofil Lapuste. . Coach Ryan Jensen's leadership inspired the team to push through every challenge, culminating in thrilling moments like the Buch Bowl. Royals ended their season with a 9-1 record and a hard fought against the second-place team New West in the semifinals, which was the FIRET time handworth royals football has been in the semifinals for over decade.
Highlight of the Year: The 60-40 Buch Bowl victory over Carson Graham, where Chace Chin's 4 touchdowns sealed the team's triumph.
Senior Boys Soccer
The Handsworth senior boys’ soccer team had an incredible season filled with many highlights! The team remained undefeated in the North Shore, taking home the north shore AAA banner and then the North Shore Trophy with a 2-0 victory against STA. Although they narrowly missed a spot at provincials in a hard-fought match against Van Tech, the Royals displayed remarkable team spirit and exceptional skill throughout the season. Every player contributed to their success, with standouts including captain Michael Caddick, Sepehr Sadeghi, and Cash Fenrich.
Highlights:
- “Swooping North Shore", not having a loss to a North Shore team
- Earning the North Shore AAA banner and North shore Trophy
- “Team spirit was exceptional, everyone was united and on same page"
“Good teams, usually consist of good people, and this team had lots of good people. I was proud to be associated with them."
-Coach Torres
Swimming Team
The team consisted of 30 students from grades 8-12. The team’s volunteer coach is Karim Fahmy, who has swam competitively for ten years and has a deep passion for the sport. The team had swimmers with extensive racing experience and those brand new to the sport. They all demonstrated outstanding commitment, attending early morning practices every Wednesday and Friday from 7-8 a.m. or training with their club during the week.
They participated in two exhibition swim meets at Harry Jerome Recreational Centre, competing against other schools from the zone. The goal of the exhibition meets was to gain experience with racing and work with other students in relay team events.
We had 27 swimmers participate in the 2024 BC School Sports (BCSS) Vancouver Sea to Sky Zone Meet on October 25th, from which the following eight advanced to finals in the 2024 BCSS Provincial Championship Meet on November 15-16th:
- -Sang Yoon Park in 50M Back
- -Ziming Mao in 50M Free, 100M Free
- -Burton Li in 100M Breastroke
Our relay teams were also able to advance to finals during the Provincial Championships:
- Girls 400M Free Relay with Julia Runzer, Nirvana Moafi, Sarah MacPherson and Sang Yoon Park
- Mixed 200M Free Relay with Ziming Mao, Mia Lin, Sang Yoon Park and Burton Li
A highlight of this year would be Sang Yoon Park, who, even after years of leaving competitive swimming, has returned and is focused on competing. She was initially an alternate on the mixed relay team, but due to the injuries of another participant, she stepped in with little notice and allowed her teammates to compete and advance to the finals
Cross Country Team
The Handsworth Cross Country team had an outstanding season, showcasing their determination and growth. Competing in many meets, the team consistently gave strong performances. Their hard work paid off as they qualified for provincials, where they demonstrated teamwork and resilience. The Senior Girls team claimed a Silver Medal at provincials, while the Junior Boys team took home the title of Provincial Champions. Their Coach, Mr Fenn reflected on the season, saying, “The Handsworth Cross Country team had a fantastic season working extremely hard towards both their individuals and team goals. The season was capped off with the Senior Girls' team finishing 2nd in BC, and the Junior Boys team winning the Provincial Championship!!”
