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

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SHAW NIG AN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE of the heavy rain of the previous twenty-four hours, the field was in good condition except for a few puddles at one end. Nanaimo kicked off and Shawnigan were at once on the offensive, Covernton quickly scoring two unconverted tries. Except for two brief periods, Shawnigan dominated the play during the first half, the forwards heeling the ball from prac- tically every scrum and further tries being scored by Mackie, Adams and Covernton, one of which Robertson converted, so that the score at half time was 17-0. Bradford scored almost at once on play being resumed, Robertson converting, but after that Nanaimo took up the attack, their whole team playing with vigour and determina- tion and keeping the School on the defensive for ten minutes. Gradually their effort died away, and the School again re- turned to the attack, tries being scored by Mackie, Homer- Dixon and Lake, after a good run by Mackie, Robertson con- verting the first of these. Shawnigan Lake School: Back, Dawson; three-quarters, Adams, Bird, Robertson, Covernton; five-eighths, Dyson, Mackie; half, Bradford; forwards, Lake (captain), Skrimshire, Shannon, Lawson, Pownall, Homer-Dixon, Stirling. Shawnigan Lake School vs. University School Considering that there had been thirty-six hours of almost continual rain, the ground was in very fair condition. How- ever, it was wet enough to make handling difficult. Rain fell at intervals during the game. Shawnigan were quickly into their stride, and never allowed their opponents to settle down. Soon after the start Dyson started a passing move- ment, and Lake, backing up well, went over between the posts, Robertson converting this try. Good passing by the outsides saw Covernton over for an unconverted try. The University forwards dribbled down the field, but Dawson cleared. Again Shawnigan attacked and from a scrum near the line Bradford scored a try, which Robertson converted. Shawnigan continued to press and tries were scored by Brad- ford and Skrimshire, the major points not being added. Half 15

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE standard. At the beginning of the season, three-quarters of any merit were scarce, but they have improved considerably and are becoming quite useful players. The team as a whole has worked hard and well but has shown rather a tendency to try to tackle a man without going at him hard enough. Reed, as captain, played a very good game at scrum-half all through the season. Shawnigan Lake School vs. Brentwood On Saturday afternoon, under perfect playing conditions, Shawnigan Lake School, on their own ground, gained a big victory over Brentwood, winning by 52-5. The Shawnigan forwards gained possession of the ball in the majority of the scrums, and the backs, handling well, scored six tries through Bradford (2), Covernton, Mackie, Lake and Robert- son. Robertson was successful with each place kick. The fourth was the result of a particularly good passing movement and the fifth of a clever punt ahead by Covernton, which Robertson caught and went over the line with. The second half was more evenly contested, the Brent- wood forwards playing well, particularly in the loose scrums. Tries, however, were scored at fairly regular intervals by Bradford (2), Robertson (2), Covernton and Pownall, Rob- ertson converting the last two. Brentwood ' s try came mid- way through the second half when, following good work by their forwards, Todd made a fine run down the left wing to score between the posts, Angus converting. Shawnigan Lake School: Back, Dawson; three-quarters, Covernton, Robertson, Bird, Adams ; five-eighths, ' Dyson, TVtackie ; half, Bradford; forwards, Lake (captain), Skrimshire, Shannon, Pownall, Stirling, Homer-Dixon, Lawson. Shawnigan Lake School vs. Nanaimo Mosquitos On Saturday afternoon Shawnigan Lake School beat the recently-formed Nanaimo Mosquitos on the School ground by three goals and six tries (33 points) to nothing. In spite 14

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE time score, 19 points to nil. University School started off well and looked dangerous for a time, Shawnigan having to touch down, but they were soon attacking again, and Mackie, kicking up the field and following up, was tackled on the line, a penalty try being awarded, the kick failing. Then came the best try of the match. A passing movement starting on the half way line saw Covernton over, after all the outsides had handled the ball. This try was not converted. Mackie, kicking over the fullback ' s head, scored again. Robertson converted this try. University rallied for a short while but could not finish their attack. The last try was scored by Robertson, who ran round the blind side of a five-yard scrum. This try was not converted. University then put up a strong defence and no further tries were scored. Shawnigan Lake School: Back, Dawson; three-quarters, Adams, Bird, Robertson, Covernton; five-eighths, Dyson, Mackie; half, Bradford; forwards, Lake (captain), Skrimshire, Shannon, Lawson, Pownall, Stirling, Homer-Dixon. Shawnigan Lake School vs. Brentwood In a game played at Brentwood on Saturday, November 26th, Shawnigan Lake School beat Brentwood 28-3. The home side started off with a strong rush and soon carried the play into the Shawnigan twenty-five, Todd shortly afterwards scor- ing a good try from a passing movement by the three-quarters. This try was not converted. Shawnigan then began to settle down better, and Bradford quickly equalized the score by dribbling through and falling on the ball. There followed a fairly long period during which the play was mostly in mid-field, Brentwood gaining ground with forward rushes while Shawnigan gained on three-quarter runs. The next two tries were both scored by Covernton after good passing move- ments by the Shawnigan three-quarter line, the kick failing in each case. The last score of the half came from a scrum on the Brentwood line, when the Shawnigan pack pushed the scrum over and fell on the ball. Half time score, 12-3. Brentwood pressed again at the beginning of the second half, and Shawnigan were forced to touch down after a penalty 16