News Archives: Wolves Weekend Recap - October 22, 2018
Thursday, October 25th, 2018
Wolves Split Season Opening Games in Edmonton.
The GPRC Wolves Men’s Basketball team opened their ACAC schedule in Edmonton against The King’s University Eagles.POG: Liam O’HallahanFriday [October 19] night saw the Wolves struggle to score early, trailing the Eagles 18-8 after the first quarter. The Wolves fought back, winning the second quarter 28-20, but trailing 38-36 at halftime. The Eagles won the third quarter 20-16 to keep the lead at six after three quarters.
The Wolves won the fourth quarter 23-22, but fell to the Eagles 80-75. Player of the Game honors went to Wolves first year Liam O’Hallahan with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Other leading scorers were Payton Tirrell with 22 points and Jon Mueller with 12 points.POG: Payton TirrellThe Wolves and Eagles returned to the hard-court Saturday [October 20] afternoon. The Eagles lead 42-38 at half. The Wolves rebounded, winning the third quarter 24-17 to lead 62-59 after three quarters. The Wolves won the fourth quarter 20-16, resulting in a 82-75 victory for the Wolves, their first victory of the season.
The Wolves played a great team game, with the bench scoring 33 of the 82 points in the victory. The Wolves were led by fourth year guard Payton Tirrell with 18 points and 8 rebounds to win Player of the Game honors. Other leading scorers were Liam O’Hallahan with 16 points, Darian Goertzen with 11 points and 8 rebounds, and Dane Philipenko with 10 points and 7 rebounds.
With the weekend split, the Wolves are 1-1 on the season. The Wolves welcome NAIT Ooks to the GPRC Gymnasium this weekend for the Home Opener. The games are Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8 p.m. and Saturday October 27, 2018 at 3 p.m. Both games can be watched online at www.acactv.ca.
Women’s Basketball
The GPRC Wolves women’s basketball team came home with two strikes after a weekend away in Edmonton.
Friday [October 19] night’s game resulted in a well contested game as the GPRC women’s team battled throughout the game, but eventually lost to the Eagles 74-58.
Wolves Player of the Game honour was given to a well-deserved #11 Britney Peters who ended the game with a game high 20 points and 12 rebounds.POG: #11 Britney PetersThe Wolves fought hard during their rematch with the Eagles on Saturday [October 20] night with a quick lead to kick off the game. The battle continued and ultimately finished with the Eagles clawing their way back to take the victory 75-46.
Wolves Player of the Game honour was given to international player #12 Sophie Melin from Sweden with her 11 points and 6 assists.POG: #12 Sophie MelinThe Wolves welcome NAIT Ooks to the GPRC Gymnasium this weekend for the Home Opener. The games are Friday, October 26, 2018 at 6 p.m. and Saturday October 27, 2018 at 1 p.m. Both games can be watched online at www.acactv.ca.
Men’s Soccer
GPRC Wolves Men’s Soccer 2018/2019The Wolves were defeated by the NAIT Ooks 3-0 on Saturday [October 20] afternoon at Emerald Hill Sports Pavillion in Sherwood Park.
Despite some good chances from both sides in the second half, the game would end 3-0 in favour of the Ooks.
Keeper Leonardo Rojas Cruz for the Wolves took home Player of The Game honours in the match.
On the Sunday [October 21] afternoon the Wolves were hungry for a win and it showed on the pitch. With their last game of the season heavy on their minds, the Wolves Men’s Soccer defeated Augustana 2-1! Second year midfielder, Blake Hoogestraat took home the Player of the Games honour!
With the season done, the Wolves are gearing up for their Fall Soccer Extravaganza fundraiser and are excited to give back and work with future GPRC Wolves Athletes.
Women’s Soccer
GPRC Wolves take on NAIT Ooks in Sherwood Park on Saturday, October 20.NAIT Ooks defeated the GPRC Wolves 4-0 on Saturday [October 20] afternoon at Emerald Hill Sports Pavillion in Sherwood Park.
Keeper Michelle Brodeur for the Wolves took home Player of The Game honours in the match.
The last game of the season for the GPRC Wolves on Sunday [October 21] afternoon ended with a victory as the team took on Augustana. After a well-played game by both teams, the Wolves came out on top with a 4-1 victory.
First year midfielder Danja Fredrickson took home the Player of the Game honours.
With the season done, the Wolves are gearing up for their Fall Soccer Extravaganza fundraiser and are excited to give back and work with future GPRC Wolves Athletes.
Wolves Cross-Country Running
With a week to go before the ACAC Championships, the GPRC Wolves XC Running Team took part in the Peace Country Wolves XC Relay at the Wapiti Nordic Ski Trails on Saturday.
The Wolves divided their squad into five equally balanced teams of three to tackle the challenging 3 x 3 km course. Buoyed by strong runs from Brice Wilkes, Brittany Duvall, and Taylor Hudak, the Wolves – Kirk Cough triumphed over its eight competitors, clocking a time of 38:14, 35 seconds better than runner-up Wolves – Joel Manz’s Jawline (Tarias Fournier, Anna van der Geissen, and Joel Manz).[18BricetoBrit]
Wolves Brice Wilkes tags teammate Brittany Duvall at the end of Leg 1 of the Peace Country Wolves XC RelayWolves runner Brandon Tufford had the fastest men’s 3 km leg, recording a time of 10:40. Biathlon Runner’s Hannah Lundstrom ran the best women’s time (13:51).
The Elementary School 3 x 2 km was won by the St Mary’s Beaverlodge – Boys. The team of Elliot Rourke, Dougall Teasdale, and Radene Villigerclocked a time of 30:40, 8 plus minutes ahead of the second place St. Mary’s Beaverlodge – Sr Girls.
Rourke had the top boy’s time for the 2 km leg (9:04); Emersyn Nordhagen (12:38) had the best girl’s time.