Nanaimo Bulldogs sniff out semifinal win over Vernon Panthers

Defending B.C. champion Cats fall 16-14 to Nanaimo foes in provincial junior varsity football final four

Roger Knox
Nov 22, 2024 1:19 PM

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1 / 1 Vernon Panthers ball carrier Ayden Stringer (32) looks to cut back past the would-be tackle of John Barsby Bulldogs defender Kofi Lyle during B.C. High School Junior Varsity semifinal action Thursday, Nov. 21, in Chilliwack. Nanaimo's Bulldogs edged the defending B.C. champioin Panthers 16-14.Darren Hove Photo

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There will be a new junior varsity B.C. High School Football champion in 2024.

Nanaimo's John Barsby Bulldogs rallied from an early deficit to edge the defending provincial champion Vernon Panthers 16-14 in a neutral site semifinal game played Thursday, Nov. 21, in Chilliwack.

The Bulldogs will meet the Robert Bateman Timberwolves of Abbotsford for the provincial title next weekend in Vancouver. The Timberwolves rolled North Vancouver's Argyle Pipers 44-12 in the other semi.

Ayden Stringer and Owen West had touchdowns for the Panthers, who went 4-0 in the regular season.

About the Author: Roger Knox

I am a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. I started my career in radio and have spent the last 21 years working with Black Press Media.

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