HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to ASAA Hall of Fame Award Recipient Brad Pylypow from Provost Public School, the winner of the ASAA Most Sportsmanlike Coach Award!
For over 35 years, Louise Holmes has been a pillar of school sport at every level. BCSS is proud to recognize her with the Honour Award, our highest form of distinction. #BCSSAwards
At this past weekend’s #BCSSAwards ceremony, Nanaimo Christian was honoured with the Most Inspirational School award for their dedication to fostering a positive and growing school sport community.
Congratulations to @SteveEwen of The Province & Vancouver Sun on receiving the Media Person of the Year for his longstanding commitment to covering high school sports in BC. #BCSSAwards
Congratulations to Vivian Chan on receiving the Media Person of the Year Award at this year’s #BCSSAwards, in recognition of her significant contributions to high school sports media in British Columbia.
Congratulations to Michelle Nederlof of Duncan Christian School on receiving the Women in Sports & Leadership Award at this year’s #BCSSAwards ceremony. A well-deserved honour!
This past weekend, David Prissinotti was presented with the Citation of Excellence as an Athletic Director for his longtime contributions at York House School. Congratulations! #BCSSAwards
Congratulations to Jennifer Maitland of Windermere Community School who received a Citation of Excellence as an Athletic Director at the #BCSSAwards this past weekend!
Congratulations to Phil Ohl of Spectrum Community School on receiving the Citation of Excellence in Administration at the #BCSSAwards. It is well-deserved!
Renowned soccer official, Angelo Pulice, was honoured with the Citation of Excellence Award in Officiating at the #BCSSAwards this past weekend. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Del Komarniski of South Kamloops Secondary on receiving the Citation of Excellence in Coaching at the #BCSSAwards this past weekend.
Congratulations to Jill Fougner of Brentwood College who was presented a Citation of Excellence in Coaching at the #BCSSAwards this past weekend!
Congratulations to Byron Green of Holy Cross Regional High who received a Citation of Excellence in Coaching at the #BCSSAwards this past weekend!
Congratulations to our April Athletes of the Month Leonor Lé Sequeira Pinteus and Yaseen Goyette
On the pitch, she not only excels with her technical ability, her precision and her remarkable sense of the game. Leonor is a real force to be reckoned with, capable of turning a match on its head with her strategic vision, intensity and unfailing commitment to every point. But beyond her athletic talent, it’s her natural leadership that makes all the difference. Whether encouraging her team-mates, holding the team together in difficult moments or setting an example through her work ethic, she inspires with her presence and consistency. She celebrates victory with grace and embraces defeat with dignity, always looking to learn and improve.
Yaseen has been a standout leader on and off the court. As a key player on the varsity volleyball team, he leads by example with his incredible defensive and offensive skills. His energy, determination, and sportsmanship have made a huge impact. In addition to his success in volleyball, Yaseen is also a valuable member of the varsity basketball and soccer teams, showcasing his versatility and dedication to Leo Hayes Athletics. Beyond sports, Yaseen is an excellent student who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and positive attitude in the classroom.
Congratulations to both athletes and thank you to the coaches and staff for taking the time to acknowledge these amazing students.
Congratulations to our April 2025 Athlete of the Month Presented by @BCMilk, Mandy Wang from Southridge! #BCSSAthleteOfTheMonth
Congratulations to our April 2025 Athlete of the Month Presented by @BCMilk, Derek Lowe from Gladstone! Check out his many accolades. #BCSSAthleteOfTheMonth
Celebrating a True Leader: Heidi Bedwell – ASAA Female Athlete of the Month (April 2025)- Powered by Alberta Milk!
Meet Heidi Bedwell, a captain who leads by example for the Barons Rugby Team. Not only is she a leading scorer, but her selflessness is remarkable – often passing to teammates to share the scoring opportunities. Even when awarded Player of the Game, Heidi humbly shares the recognition. Her compassion and sportsmanship haven’t gone unnoticed, earning her a sportsmanship award from Sturgeon Composite. Congratulations on being our April Athlete of the Month, Heidi! #ASAAHonours#RugbyCaptain#SelflessLeader#Sportsmanship#TeamPlayer#AthleteOfTheMonth#SettheBar
ASAA Male Athlete of the Month sponsored by Alberta Milk – April 2025: Andrej Bosiocic!
This month, we’re celebrating the incredible leadership and talent of Andrej Bosiocic! As captain, he’s the engine driving his team forward. Leading the charge in goals, Andrej delivered when it mattered most, topping the charts in both Tournament Finals and City Finals! This dedicated athlete plays every minute, showcasing unwavering commitment. Congratulations, Andrej!
I am super late posting this but I wanted to give a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the soccer youth this year. Some people in particular like LKFN who donated the van to the youth for transportation and paid for the helicopter flights, the dehcho friendship center who provided funds for students in need, great slave helicopter for getting us across safe and sound, Troy Bradbury for his generous donation, our chaperones/drivers who volunteered their time to take 23 kids to Super soccer, Aboriginal Sports Circle who provided swag and jerseys for all the kids, and the community who has supported our high performance bingos and other fundraising events. We may not have won the tournament, but these kids have improved so much and had an absolute blast representing LKFN in Yellowknife. We couldn’t have done it without the communities endless support. It really takes a village to give these kids the opportunities they deserve.
(Forgot to mention the Métis as well supported the youth)
After a long weekend of basketball, all you’re worried about is heading home to your own bed and sleeping it off.
For the U15 girls basketball team from Chief Sunrise Education Centre, they went home to sleep it off knowing they were one of the champions on the hardcourt.
The Wolves captured the Tier 2 banner at the NWT Power Corporation Senior Cager in Yellowknife on Sunday thanks to a 25-22 win over Paul W. Kaeser High School of Fort Smith in the final. It was a nervy last few seconds as the Wolves were made to hang on down the stretch in order to secure the win.
Captain Ava Walsh said all the girls tried to do was run out the clock.
“Everyone was standing and yelling ‘hold the ball!’,” she said. “Then the buzzer went and we won it.”
The ladies kicked things off against Ecole Allain St. Cyr of Yellowknife in their first round-robin game, which they won. They weren’t so lucky against Yellowknife’s Sir John Franklin High School or St. Pat’s High School from the capital, either, and lost the first meeting against PWK in the round-robin.
They got another chance to play against Allain St. Cyr in the opening round of the playoffs and beat them a second time, but weren’t able to overcome Sir John Franklin in the semifinal, which bumped them into Tier 2 against PWK, who had lost to St. Pat’s in the other semifinal.
“They played four games on Saturday, so they were a tired bunch,” said Deborah Reid, the school’s principal.
Walsh, who ended up scoring the winning bucket in the final against PWK in the final, said there wasn’t anything different to their routine before the final.
“We just woke up like normal and went out and tried our best,” she said.
Banners aren’t that common at the school, said Reid, and being able to bring one home is exciting.
“We’ve really tried to get our feet back under us after the floods and wildfires we’ve had over the past few years,” she said. “There’s a really strong group of girls who have done all sorts of sports such as archery, soccer, basketball and volleyball.”
A big part of that, added Reid, is Kirk Alcos, who coached the team in Yellowknife.
“He’s done such a great job making sure our kids stay active,” she said. “He’s driving our bus to take the kids to all the tournaments, he’s always coaching, he makes sure the kids are fed on the road and he’s even taking them right back to their house when it’s all over.”
Playing in tournaments outside of home can be a big deal for some kids, but Walsh said it’s all business once they get out onto the court.
“We’re not scared of the other teams,” she said. “You notice the crowd, but we just get out and play.”
Getting out and playing is the goal every time the students play whatever sport they choose to, said Reid, with a competitive spirit the one thing she wants all of her student-athletes to have.
“It’s all about being a good winner, but it’s also okay if you lose,” she said. “You just move on and be nonchalant. I’m just really proud of how the girls conducted themselves in a big gym and they wore the jersey well.”