~ indicate the team may be moving to the Fraser Valley in

Wednesday, September 30, 1998 — North Shore News — 35

north shore news

Norvan struggles

From page 34

er Aaron Bruce returns after missing a vear with back
problems, Norvan are also waiting for a number of pla

to return to the club after their college and univ
commitments are finished.

Norvan hooks up with North Shore rivals West Van
Trollers this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Ambleside Park.

he Trollers are also making their return to Premicr
this year after a one year absence and are fairing a little
better than their crosstown rivals. West Van are 1-1-1 in
the young season and accerding to ceach Derek Possee
the ream has set some lofty goals for itself.

said. “We know
ision one, but I feel

with this team we could challenge for something.~

The Trollers had a fine season last year, winning divi-
sion one (and promotion) and making it to the semi-final
of the Imperial Cup which involves over 100 clubs from
around the Lower Mainland.

“We have a nice mix of youth and experience” says
Possee, adding his 19-year-old son James and 17-year-old
Justin Thompson are not just there for the sake of youth
but because they can contribute. Shane and Ryan Carphin
have also returned to the squad.

The North Shore’s other Premier Club Pegasus F.C.
have begun the season with a perfect 3-0 start after last
weckend’s 1-0 win over Burnaby Canadians.

Mike Dodd scored the lone goal for the “Peg lads”
who are looking to regain their place at the top of the
Premier league after a disappointing campaign last season.

Pegasus are clearly the most experienced and probably
the most talented of the three North Shore clubs but a
deal with the Surrey Youth Soccer Association sezms to

Spartans tackle Royals

:-the near future. A Sentinel defender dives for a Handsworth ball carrier during the Spartan’s 20-8 win over the Royals in
Pegasus play this Sunday at Kinsmen Stadium against senior boys high school football action last Friday in West Vancouver. In other action, the Windsor Dukes -
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