St. John's Academy duo bound for Bundesliga trial
St. John’s Academy Shawnigan Lake's football academy has announced that two of its players, Mattias Vales and Will Edgson, have been invited to an official two-week trial with VfL Bochum in Germany.
"This incredible opportunity is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch," said Jamar Dixon, the academy's director. "At St. John’s Football Academy, our core values of respect, resilience, integrity, caring, and courage guide everything we do. Mattias and Will have embodied these values in every training session, match, and challenge they’ve faced. Their perseverance and passion have earned them this exciting chance to showcase their talents at the next level."
Waardenburg signs with McKendree University
Cowichan's Elora Waardenburg has signed to play lacrosse with the NCAA Div. 2 McKendree University Bearcats next season.
McKendree is a private university based in Lebanon, Illinois.
Natalie Simpson, the women's lacrosse team coach, said she's looking forward to having Waardenburg on her roster.
In August 2024, Waardenburg, a Frances Kelsey graduate, played with Team Haudenosaunee at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Field Lacrosse Championship in Hong Kong, China.
Zuback visits Alberta Bears
Carter Zuback had an exceptional experience when the University of Alberta flew him out recently for a recruiting trip.
"During his visit, Carter practiced with the university team, toured the campus, and competed in the Alberta Open, a university-level wrestling tournament," said his dad and coach Nick Zuback. "He won two of his three matches, securing a bronze medal in the 65kg weight class. Notably, he defeated a competitor who had previously placed second at the USport Championships."
Zuback's club, the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club, hosted a successful wrestling camp Jan. 3-4 at QMS. Roughly seven coaches and 38 wrestlers from across Vancouver Island took part.
"We had five-time Provincial High School Champion Talon Hird and Jacob Torres, a Canadian National Team member, as guest clinicians," said CVWC head coach Nick Zuback. "It was two tough days of training but all the kids pushed hard through it all."
