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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
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St. Jules bringing reality TV to the Comox Valley Submitted Is the Comox Valley ready for reality television? Local fitness entrepreneur Marc St. Jules thinks so, and he plans to stage Survival of the Fittest Canada 2015 to prove it. “The Comox Valley has often been named the recreation capital of Canada. A true four-season paradise with crystal-clear lakes, pristine rivers, the Pacific Ocean, snow-capped mountains and
sandy beaches allowing for any and all fitness adventures you can think of,” St. Jules says. “It’s been (my) dream to showcase all the gems we’re naturally blessed with here in the Comox Valley. After two years of stick handling, (I’ve) been given the green light to launch what many believe will be the number one watched reality TV show of 2015,” St. Jules said. “When you take 12 women and add fitness, adventure, trav-
el, recreation, drama, suspense, humour, sex, pranks, motivation, inspiration, education and bottle it up with the Comox Valley as your backdrop and include Go Pro scenes from Bikram Yoga, Wild Play Zip Line Tours, go-cart racing, archery, bowling, paintball, paddleboarding, pole classes, fitness challenges, intense workouts, glam nights, spa days...then add in snowmobiles, Seadoos, side by sides, Zodiacs, hunting, fishing and camping, plus solo and
team challenges along with special guests, we’re betting the farm that you will become a regular viewer.” St. Jules said he has talked to several local business and outfitters who are excited to be involved and showcased on the show. “We expect real estate and tourism to go way up as a direct result of the show,” he says. “I can’t express how excited I am to blend all my passions under one umbrella right here in my home-
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Towhees finish fourth The Vanier Towhees senior boys basketball brought home a fourth-place finish from the 12-team Chilliwack Storm Tournament, held Dec. 4-6 in the friendly confines of the brand new Chilliwack High School. The visit was similar to the seasonopening tournament in Duncan last weekend in that the boys lost their first game again, by only one basket (66-63), and it was a game that was very winnable. “But due to having a young squad and missing two key Grade 12s because of injury, we squandered a 10-point lead and lost in the closing seconds,” said Vanier head coach Larry Street. The first game was against a top 3A team from Kamloops, Valleyview. “A very well coached and skilled squad, they made up for their lack in size compared to us with guile and excellent skills in ball-handling,” Street said. “Their continuous trapping also threw our boys off their game and they just couldn’t take good care of the ball…29 turnovers. “Needless to say, our young squad learned lots, and a bonus to not having all your starters is that your younger players get to play and learn the ropes early in the season. “Anders Storgaard (22 points), Tyler Knopp (18 points and 16 rebounds) and Chase Hobenshield (12 points) were the primary highlights in this game, and helped show us we have some depth in
scoring,” said Street. Vanier’s second game was against Kelly Road from Prince George, and all the Towhees (10 of 13) who were healthy got to play. “The first half was closer than we wanted but the Kelly Road boys were feisty and giving a good battle. Luckily our defence, our best attribute this time of year, shut them down the second half and they only scored 14 points. The Towhees created many turnovers en route to a 95-45 win.” Leading the way with his best game to date was Knopp with 37 points and 15 rebounds. Storgaard added 18 with eight assists, while Brandon Balon chipped in 13 points. Big Chase Hobenshield shot 100 per cent, adding eight points. In their third game for fourth place the Towhees faced Sahali from Kamloops, a perennial top 3A team. Everyone played again and the defence was the key, holding Sahali to only 41 points while the Towhees ended with 58. Knopp had 15 points and 13 rebounds, Storgaard 11 points and 13 rebounds and Hobenshield added 12 points. FREE THROWS Up next for the senior boys is the Gus Vesterback Tournament, Dec. 12-13 … the senior girls Towhees co-host the tourney, which tips off at 2:30 p.m. Friday and runs till 10 p.m. Saturday … – Vanier Towhees Basketball
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The Isfeld Ice senior boys basketball team opened its season this past weekend with a third-place finish at the Parkland Invitational in Victoria. The Ice won their first game against Notre Dame of Vancouver 62-55. Isfeld led throughout the game and were up 38-24 at the half. Noah Kaefer led the scoring with 24 and Nic Xylinas added 22. In game two the Ice played a physical Kwalikum team and lost 47-37. Unable to control the defensive rebounds and keep Kwalikum off the glass, the Ice were badly out-rebounded. Kaefer led the team in scoring with 19. In the third-place game Isfeld beat the Ballenas Whalers 60-37. Isfeld led throughout with leads 18-10 at the end of the first, 33-16 at the half and 43-22 after the third quarter. Leading scorers for Isfeld were Kaefer with 25, Davis Malton had 12 and Xylinas scored 10. Kaefer was selected to the All Tournament team. Isfeld hosts its own tournament this weekend with games starting at noon Friday and going all day Saturday. – Isfeld Ice Basketball
Anders Storgaard hit double digit scoring in all three Vanier games at the Chilliwack Storm Tournament. PHOTO BY PEGGY STREET
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