St Johns Ravenscourt School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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The Intermediate team did not play in a league as the Juniors did. Besides daily scrimmages with the Juniors, th is club played just two formal exhibition games with Pembina Crest on our home field, losing both by scores of five to zero and four to zero. Because the Juniors and Intermediates each won about half of the games with each other, a great rivalry mounted and was climaxed on Fathers’ and Sons’ Weekend by a game in which the Intermediates scored with less than half a minute remaining to win a 1 to 0 game. Overall, Mr. Wellard and Mr. McCracken should be congratulated for their fine coaching efforts which should carry over into next season and culminate in greater success for both squads. STANDING: Weare, Mr. McCracken, Lansky, Myers M., Richarson R., Mr. Wellard. BACK ROW: Holmes, Clews, Dickson, Turchen, Peters. FRONT ROW: Reimer, Krueger, Mardon, Graham, Johnson, Hails. STANDING: Harvey, Reimer, Cruickshank, Bottomley, Bennett, Anand, Waddell, Kernahan, Mr. Wellard, Mr. McCracken. SEATED: Grossmann, Carter, Burns, d’Agincourt, Bowden, McGill, Hutchison, Haworth. The 1968 edition of the S. J. R. Junior Soccer Team had little immediate success but great amounts of potential to show for itself. The team, composed of a majority of Grade Eight students and three Grade Nine players, struggled through the season and finished with a record of five losses and no wins. Indeed, a few of the scores were close. The forward line was composed of several diminutive speedsters who were found to be able to carry the ball well into the opposition’s zone but seemed to lack the ability to finish off their plays with the authoritative pass or shot which so often meant the difference between a win and a loss. Goaltending on this team was adequate. Halfbacks and fullbacks played well sporadically, wandering aimlessly at one instant, and tackling with renewed vigour the next. Chip McGill was one of the few bright spots on this team, taking charge on the field, breaking up an opposing drive, and spearheading our attack. Hope for the future lies in the fact that with greater experience the forwards should be able to finish their plays with several goals instead of dribbling shots off the target. McGill, who doubled this past season as captain of the Juniors and part-time player for the Intermediates, should lead the way to greater success next year. 47

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SOCCER’S BEST YEAR YET! Mr. Penaluna, Mr. Harding. BACK ROW: Bell, Wai-kit, Rowand, Stewart, M. Thomas, McCreath, Payne, Sherman, Dower. FRONT ROW: MacGregor, Dampier, Wood, Spooner, Lawrence, Hutchings, G. Thomas, Noble, Campbell. The scores of Senior Soccer games tell a story of success, unprecedented in recent years, and swift disillusionment. The two games which really counted were lost, due to unfortunate and frustrating circumstances. These two games counted for pride’s sake, but for anyone who has played on a team which has gone for a season without a win, there can be much said for a season of four wins, three ties, three losses. We won more games than teams before us, beat teams we have never beaten before particularly Dakota, defeated teams from schools five or more times as large as us, and that only in the three oldest grades, scored more goals for and less against than in previous years, and so on. In view of these facts it is a pity final success, whatever that is, eluded us. Let us hope, however, this was the first stage, in a new school tradition, that of a powerful, successful, well supported soccer team. To this end I hope next year’s team will have better luck, and can win those important games despite any obstacles. In closing I should like to thank the coaches Mr. Penaluna and Mr. Ainley on behalf of the team for helping us make the most out of the season. ft - B ■ 4 - ■ ,v W. -‘fit

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CROSS-COUNTRY-MIND VS. MUSCLE As usual, both Cross-Country teams did exceedingly well considering the amount of runners and the amount of practice involved and they deserve a great deal of credit for really trying hard. The Senior team placed sixth or seventh out of eight entered teams in five cross country meets. Although Jim Rowed, Brian Spooner, Morgan Thomas, Keith Harris, James Maclean and Richard Alms were the main runners, others joined in on a few occasions. I’m sure all these senior athletes would like to extend their thanks to Mr. Ainley and Mr. Glegg for their assistance with the team. The Junior Cross-Country team consisted of volunteers from the Intermediate and Junior Soccer teams. Boys in grade 7, 8, and 9 qualified for this classification. Many fine runners were produced from the team and placed very high. Credit is due to Mr. Wellard and Mr. McCraken for the co-operation they gave to this team. LEFT TO RIGHT: Rowed, M. Thomas, Spooner, Harris, Mac Lean, Alms. LEFT TO RIGHT: Haworth, Kernahan, Cruickshank, Bottomley, d’Agincourt, Anand, Reimer, Krueger, Longstaffe, Peters, Mr. Wellard, Mr. McCracken. House cross-country, held late in the Fall, once again proved to be an exciting competition and, although it was cold, the boys slipped and slid around the course in high spirits. Unfortunately, skis and snowshoes were not provided. In the Senior division Young house, as usual, cleaned up under the leadership of Jim Rowed who dazzled us all by placing first. The times were generally slow even though the traction was good, and surely parkas, pants and boots cannot slow you down that much. Nevertheless, the run was fun, and the boys can hardly wait until next year’s House cross-country? 48