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

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine were off-side from a scrum and Fleck kicked a penalty goal from a difficult angle. With our forAvards getting the ball consistently in the scrimmages and by taking scrums instead of line-outs, our backs were getting plenty of opportunities and Brentwood were hard put to it to prevent a score. But the marking and tackling of their three- quarters was very close and soon Brentwood were attacking again. Our defence, however, had improved and play soon returned to the other end. Fleck nearly tied the score from a penalty kick but the ball just went wide of the goal. Then, following some open play on Brentwood ' s twenty-live, Nanson came through very fast with the ball at his feet and seemed certain to score. Unfortunately for Shaw- nigan the ball bounced awkwardly as Nanson dived for it and the Brentwood fullback managed to save. The game ended with Shawni- gan still attacking and once Sloan was brought down only a yard from the line, but despite all efforts we were unable to score again. Shawnigan Team: Vaughan ; Mcholls, Nan son, Fleck, Sloan; Burns ; Wheeler ; Hickey, Simpson, Lake, Steiwer, Ley, Leir, Pearce, Oxholm. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL 1ST XV. VS. ST. GEORGE ' S SCHOOL This match was played in Vancouver on November 25th and was lost 0-19. The weather was fine but the Brockton Point ground was wet after heavy rain and the ball soon became greasy and difficult to handle. Though St. George ' s were undoubtedly the better side, the game was closer than the score might suggest. It was not until late in the second half, with the score 13-0 against them, that the Shawnigan defence allowed their opponents to cross their line. The feature of the game was some remarkable kicking by both sides. St. George ' s scored three penalty goals and a dropped goal, all from far out and at difficult angles. For Shawnigan, Fleck ' s kicking to touch was very accurate and often gained as much as forty yards. Our for- wards were disappointing. Although outweighted, they seemed able to heel the ball regularly when on their OAvn line, but in mid-field they were consistently beaten for possession, and the backs in con- sequence had few chances. St. George ' s pressed from the start and kept play in our twenty- five ; they were getting the ball consistently from the scrummages, but the tackling of our three-quarters Avas very safe and our line Avas never in danger. Ten minutes from the start, St. George ' s scored the first of their penalty goals. Some excellent kicking and a good forAvard rush then took the ball to the other end — but five minutes later St. George ' s broke away and after a series of loose scrume scored again, this time with a dropped goal. For the next few min- utes Ave were attacking, and our three-quarters made several good runs, but they lacked the necessary thrust to score against keen and determined tackling. Shortly before half-time came, St. George ' s [ 24 ]

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Shaavnigan Lake School Magazine With the score 11-3 against them, it looked as though the best that Shawnigan could do would be to avoid defeat by too large a margin. But after half-time a remarkable change came over the game. The forwards, who had been rather lethargic, began to play like a winning- pack, and the backs were given a chance to show their speed. Within ten minutes the scores were level. First Fleck picked up a loose ball and charged through for a try in the corner, and then Lake, following- up fast after a free kick, gathered a fumble and fell over the line for Fleck to kick a goal. Shawnigan were attacking continuously now, and first Fleck and then Nanson broke away, but were tackled close to the line. The pace was very fast, and Victoria College, who were playing uphill, began to tire. But their defence held out under pres- sure and it was beginning to look as though the game would end in a draw, when Nanson finished a good three-quarter movement by pass- ing inside for Fleck to score. Fleck also kicked the goal. There was no more scoring and the end came a few minutes later with Shawni- gan still attacking. It was a well deserved victory for the School. The forwards played really Avell in the second half and were better together and quicker on the ball than their opponents. Much credit also is due to Fleck, who, besides doing two men ' s work in defence, captained the side excellently. Shawnigan Team: Vaughan ; Nichojls, Nanson, Fleck, Pearce; Burns; Wheeler; Hickey, Leir, Lake, Steiwer, Ley, Oxholm, Flynn, Sloan. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL 1ST XV VS. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE The match between Shawnigan and Brentwood was played at Shawnigan on November 18th and resulted in a win for the visitors by 6 points to 3. Brentwood kicked off and gradually forced the play to Shawni- gan ' s twenty-five. A quick heel led to a good three-quarter movement. Faulty tackling by our centres permitted a break through and Brent- wood scored in the corner. The kick at goal was not successful. Brentwood Avere backing up excellently and getting the ball away at good speed. Two determined attacks were repulsed by timely kick- ing, but after only ten minutes of play Brentwood scored again, when Angus was allowed to run through the defence for a second uncon- verted try. LTp till now the game had been all Brentwood and they deserved their lead. Shawnigan, however, fought back. Although beaten in the line-out, the forwards Avere beginning to have the better of the scrums, and the backs Avere given a chance to sIioav their speed. But despite determined efforts neither side Avas able to score again before half time. Early in the second half, Fleck brought the play to Avithin ten yards of Brent Avood ' s line with a fine run. Brent Avood ' s forAvards [ 23 ]

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine second penalty goal was scored, giving them a comfortable lead of ten points. At the beginning of the second half it looked as though Shawni- gan might make a recovery. The forwards began to get the ball from the scrummage and Fleck and Nanson both started dangerous rims. Fleck just missed kicking a penalty goal from far out, but from the drop-out the ball was fumbled and a good forward rush took the ball to our end where Ave were penalised for lying on the ball, and the third penalty goal was kicked. From then on St. George ' s were always the winning side. Our three-quarters tackled manfully and Fleck made several magnificent kicks to relieve pressure, but the for- wards were a beaten pack and in the last ten minutes St. George ' s increased their score with two unconverted tries. Sliawnigan Taint: Vaughan ; Nicholls, Nanson, Fleck, Sloan; Burns; Wheeler; Lake, Simpson, Hickey, Ley, Oxholm, Pearce, Flynn, Leir. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL 1ST XV. VS. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL This match, which was played at Shawnigan on December 2nd, was well fought out at a good pace. After a hard struggle, Shawni- gan won by a goal and a try (8 points) .to nil. The game opened with play fast and mostly in mid-field. Shawni- gan were getting the ball more frequently than their opponents, and when the ball reached the three-quarters, they moved quite well, but far too many bad passes were given. Fleck made a good attempt to drop a goal but was wide, and then for some time University were dangerous. After a period of pressure, Nicholls scored for Shawni- gan after a very neat piece of passing. Fleck, from near the touch- line, failed to convert the try. University, Avhose three-quarters were fast and determined, then attacked for some time, but keen tackling kept them out. Leir, at scrum-half, played very well during this time, and Fleck ' s kicking was invaluable. When Shawnigan again attacked, several good chances were lost by faulty passing. There was a series of scrums on the LTniversity goal line just before half time, but their defence held out and the score at the interval was still 3-0. In the second half, University, playing up-hill, began to get the ball more often in the scrums and play went from one twenty-five to the other, with each side attacking in turn. Fleck made a good kick ahead and followed up hard, but was stopped. Sloan stopped a dangerous rush by University, and Shawnigan again pressed ; a pass went astray and Thorne was nearly through for University, but was stopped a few yards from our goal line. After more mid-field play, Fleck snapped up a fumbled pass on the centre line and raced down the field for a try which Nanson converted. The rest of the game [ 25 ]