Shawnigan Lake School - Yearbook (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Canada)

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The School now attacked, Slater, Dyson and Hunter mak- ing some good runs, but University ' s three-quarters got the ball and again forced play into the School ' s half, University again scoring on a good run by Mercer and Northrop. The kick failed (0-8). The play was even for the rest of the half, with no further scoring. From the opening of the second half University forwards pressed hard to gain ground, and atfer taking a pass from a scrum near the line, Smith went over. Hess failed to convert from a difficult position (0-11). Following this, Mackid ran through and scored again for University. The kick failed (0-14). Shawnigan now pressed strongly, but were not able to finish off their attck. University again got the upper hand and scored three more tries in quick hirccession, Hamber converting two (0-27). The School, how- ever, went hard again and came near scoring just before the end, which came leaving the score 27-0 for the University School. For the School, Slater and Bradford played extremely well ; and of the rest of the outsides, Marshall and Dyson did all they could. There seemed to be a spirit of lethargy among the for- wards, especially in the second half, a failure to mark their men and lack of energy in tackling and following up ; Lake, McAulay and Piddington, however, worked hard. Marshall was awarded his 1st XV Colours after the match. School: Macrae, Marshall, Dyson, Walker, Hunter, Slater (Captain), Bradford, Ames, Lake i, Stewart, McAulay, Pid- dington, Housser, Redden, Matthews i. University: Northrop, Hess, Hamber, Boyce, Drum, Fitz- gerald, Mackid, Holmes, Wilkinson, Mercer, Hackney, Smith, Leggatt, Atkinson, Hager. 15

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SHAWNIGAN COLTS vs. BRENTWOOD MIDGETS Won, 35-0 This game was played at Brentwood, on November 15th, 1930, and, as the score shows, resulted in an easy win for Shawnigan. In size and weight there was little to choose between the two teams though, perhaps, Shawnigan were a trifle the stronger. The Brentwood side suffered from lack of experience, and did -not work together as a team. As a result they seldom made a dangerous attack ; but they always worked hard in defence and play was not so uneven as might be imagined from the score. The outstanding players on the Shawnigan side were Maitland and Symington. Miller made some good runs, but nearly always hung on to the ball too long, and got tackled. The forwards worked well as a pack ; Skrimshire, Johnson, Stirling and Bates bein gthe best. Robertson did well to con- vert four tries with a rather greasy ball. Tries were scored by Russell (2), Symington (2), Allen, Miller, Covernton, Maitland and Barker. The Team: Robertson, Covernton, Miller, Taylor iii, Rus- sell, Maitland, Symington, Parker, Skrimshire, Johnson, Stir- ling, Savage, Allen, Bates, Brooks. SCHOOL vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Lost, 0-27 At University School on November 22nd Despite the fact that the University had the heavier team, the School showed great courage and aggressiveness through- out the whole of the game. In the early part of the match, University pressed strongly and forced the play into the School ' s half. Play continued here and from a scrum near the line, Northcott scored for University on a pass from Leggatt. Hess converted with a fine kick (0-5). 14

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE At Shawnigan on November 29th Lost, 0-11 Play was very even at the start, but eventually from a scrum in the School twenty-five, Brentwood got the ball out to their three-quarters, who passed out to the wing and Thorn scored. The kick failed (0-3). From a free kick, the School got well up to Brentwood ' s line, but failed to get over in spite of every effort. For the rest of the half, play was even, though Brentwood was getting the ball out of the scrum more often. In the second half, the School ' s hooking improved but Brentwood attacked hard. From the half-way line Weir ran through and passed in to Wilson who scored between the posts. This was converted, bringing the score to 0-8. Brentwood again attacked and the ball was passed out to McNeil, who started a determined run. He was immediately tackled, but having drawn the defence he passed to Wilson, who ran through and scored. The kick failed (0T1). Shawnigan now pressed hard and from a scrum Slater kicked to touch near the Brentwood line, but the forwards were unable to press home the advantage. Shortly afterwards, Macrae tried a drop goal and only just missed. No side went with Shawnigan attacking hard. This was undoubtedly the best display the 1st XV have given ; they were up against a much bigger, heavier and faster team but they contested every moment of the game and the marking up on Brentwood ' s three-quarter line was noticeably good. Macrae played an exceedingly good game at full back, his tackling and kicking saved the School many times. Slater, Hunter and Marshall played well, as did Bradford at scrum half, the latter ' s tackling being exceptionally sound. For the forwards Lake i was always good and he was well supported by McAulay, Stewart, Piddington and Housser. 16