April Sports Update

Five of the top seven scorers in the tournament hailed from Shawnigan, including scoring leader Carson P (six goals and six assists for 12 points), Spencer C. (3-7-10), Darwin K. (5-4-9), Cache T. (3-5-8), and Matthew M. (2-5-7). Donagh E. was among the top goalies in the tournament with a 1.96 goals-against average and .952 save percentage.

 

The U18 Prep girls also reached the final of their Div. 2 tournament before they were edged out in the final. Shawnigan surged through pool play and the semis with a string of convincing wins, then lost 2-1 to Delta Black in the final. The top five scorers in the tournament all came from Shawnigan: Leah H. (five goals and seven assists for 12 points despite missing one game), Grace C. (3-7-10), Zoe C. (1-9-10), Alyssa W. (4-3-7), and Eden H. (3-2-5). Aidyn C. was among the top goalies with a 2.33 GAA and .897 SPCT.

 

The U18 Prep boys had an excellent showing in pool play of their Div. 1 tournament, winning two and losing one, although that wasn’t enough to advance to the playoffs. They opened with a 3-2 loss, then bounced back with a 4-1 win over Pilot Mound and a 3-2 shootout win over RINK Kelowna – the only loss for Kelowna, who went on to win their second straight championship. Sully B. buried the shootout winner. Shawnigan’s top scorers were Nigel A. (two goals and three assists for five points), McAllister M. (2-1-3) and Keegan S. (0-3-3). Stefan K. (one win, 1.00 GAA and 9.64 SPCT) and Liam R. (1-1, 2.40 GAA, .942 SPCT) gave Shawnigan a strong tandem in net.

 

The U15 Prep boys’ team played to three hard-fought losses in their Div. 2 tournament. Luke B. and Nate B., Qais R., Landon R., and Cole V. were Shawnigan’s top scorers.

 

From the puck drop in September to now, the U15 Prep team has shown steady improvement and growth. Across a demanding schedule that has taken them to Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Winnipeg, the group has taken on the challenges of league play, showcases, and tournaments, continuing to develop both individually and as a team. Throughout the season, the players have focused on building good habits, staying accountable, and competing the right way in a high-performance environment. After months of league play, the foundation is in place and now the focus shifts to the off-season, where they will continue to work and prepare for what comes next.

 

The rowing program is now well into the spring season, with our own regatta coming up soon. The latest regatta, hosted by the Maple Bay Rowing Club on Quamichan Lake near Duncan on April 11 and 12, resulted in some exceptional results for Shawnigan rowers.

 

• Thomas Y., Henry G., Jack P., Christian P. and coxswain Clara C. placed second overall and first among high school crews in both the U17 men’s coxed four and U17 men’s coxed quad.

• Kalissa S. and Edie H. finished third overall (by less than a second) and first among high school crews in the U17 women’s double.

• Jack. P., Lucas S., Ken Z., Danila K. and cox Sharlene H. placed second overall and first among high school crews in the U15 men’s coxed quad

• Edie H., Henley D., Tegan K., Camila V. and cox Emily D placed second overall and first among high school crews in the U17 women’s coxed quad, while Laura S., Emily R., Ivy R., Elizabeth G. and cox Sharlene H. finished third overall and second among school crews in the same race.

• Sam P., Charlotte L., Kalissa S. and Isabella P. placed fifth overall and second among school crews in the U19 women’s quad.

• Justus F. finished sixth overall and first among school crews in the U19 men’s single.

• Sam P., Charlotte L., Sacha H. and Justus F. placed fourth overall and second among school crews by 0.7 seconds in the U19 mixed quad.

 

Back on March 7 and 8, Shawnigan sent a contingent to the Elk Lake Spring Regatta, opening the season with several other outstanding results despite high winds that cancelled several races, including the entire U17 schedule.

 

• Sam P. and Isabella P. placed fourth overall and first among school crews in the U19 women’s double.

• Sam P., Kalissa S., Charlotte L. and Isabella P. finished fourth overall and second among school crews in the U19 women’s quad.

• Justus F. reached the A final in the men’s single with the fifth-fastest time of the day, but his final was cancelled due to wind.

• Max V. – who just learned to row – made the B final in the men’s open single, but his final was also cancelled due to wind.

 

Next up for our rowers is the Brentwood Regatta on April 24-26, followed by our own Shawnigan Regatta on May 8-10.

 

 

Shawnigan hosted a Squash BC Silver Tournament on March 6, with over 80 players from across BC attending, including 20 from Shawnigan. Sam L. was the overall winner, while Spencer W. and Taiki A. also won their divisions.

 

Huge congratulations to Joelle K., who has been named to Team Canada for the 2026 World Squash Junior Championships in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario this coming July. This is especially impressive considering that it is a U19 event and Joelle is just 15. Joelle won the U17 title at the Canadian Junior Open in December, and had a very strong showing in the U17 bracket at the US Junior Open.

 

Joelle is also one of four players from Shawnigan heading to the Canadian Junior Championships in Vancouver later this month. She will be joined by Sam L., Kaleb A. and Chloe W.

 

 

Senior boys’ basketball head coach Mr. Andrew Shepherd had the honour of coaching the North Island Second Team All-Stars to a thrilling 74-27 win over the South Island at the Vancouver Island High Classic on April 4. Cyrus L. had been picked to represent Shawnigan in the game as well, but was away for Spring Break and was unable to attend.

 

The Shawnigan boys’ spring club team started play in the Victoria Run & Gun League this week. The team combines members of the senior team with Grade 9 and 10s who are moving up, and gives the seniors a chance to mentor the younger players, while the Grade 11s take on leadership roles.

 

 

The adventure sports fall kayak trip had to be rescheduled to last weekend because of poor conditions last November. The group launched from Cedar near Nanaimo and paddled across to Pirates Cove Marine Provincial Park on De Courcy Island. They spent the day exploring and geocaching, then returned the following day.