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SPORTS
Beckham Crosses the
Atlantic to Join
Los Angeles Galaxy
Aging superstar to play with lesser players to regain
sense of importance
lain W. Reeve, OP Football Wizard
Former team England captain and
Manchester United superstar David Beckham
has rejected offers to resign with Spanish club
Real Madrid, where he has played for the last
four years. The top-flight midfielder will
instead accept an offer from MLS team the
Los Angeles Galaxy, becoming the most high-
profile acquisition in league history.
The move has come after months of
speculation and rumor, especially given
Beckham’s sporadic play under new Real man-
ager Fabio Capello. The deal, worth an astro-
nomical $250 million over five years, will start
after Beckham’s contract with Real expires
after this season.
Beckham, possibly the most well known
soccer player in North America, may be able
to boost the profile of the MLS and of soc-
cer in North America in general. Canadian
fans in Toronto will have a chance to see
Beckham before the year is out as new team
Toronto FC will be joining the MLS this the
summer, becoming the first team outside the
US to join the top club league.
The move to LA also makes sense
for Beckham as it will give him a
chance to more closely monitor and
take part in his soccer academy located
in California State. The academy,
which is geared toward youth develop-
ment, also has a branch in London.
Beckham has referred to the academy
as his legacy to the game, and it likely
played a large part in his decisions to
go to LA
After being dropped from the
English national team and having his
starts at Madrid heavily scaled back,
Beckham will likely find new energy in
a league where he may already be the
best overall player. Other high profile
players including former world player
of the year Ronaldo and Portuguese
captain Luis Figo, are been rumored to
be considering offers from MLS
teams, as ownets ate making a strong
attempt at making the US a bigger
playing in the world game.
Douglas Col
The Douglas College women’s basketball
team started the year 2007 on a positive note
at the Kwantlen Winter Basketball
Tournament. After spending the winter
‘break’ practising and scrimmaging teams
down in Washington, the Royals were anxious
to see if their hard work had paid off.
The women opened the tournament with
a hard fought 66-46 loss to Capilano College.
Although the scoreboard showed a loss, they
did more good things than they ever have,
setting bone-crunching screens, diving on the
floor after loose balls, and battling on the
glass against much bigger players. They
showed a level of competition that they will
need in order to contend in the league in the
second half of the season. “I was very proud
of our effort today and am excited about the
good things that we can create for ourselves
with that kind of energy.” said Head Coach,
Katie MacLeod.
The second day of the tournament
allowed the Royals to renew the rivalry with
Kwantlen College that began in the pre-sea-
son, when the two teams met three times in
the month of October. Losses by 20 and 16
points, and a two point overtime heartbreaker
made this game easy to get up for. The
Royals trailed by four at halftime, 28-24, and,
despite getting excellent shots, were unable to
4 @ THE OTHER PRESS JANUARY 22 2007
convert offensively in the third quarter, scor-
ing just three points in the quarter. Douglas
headed into the fourth down 40-27. “We exe-
cuted and got good looks, but just couldn’t
make a shot.”
However, the defensive energy throughout
the game began to pay dividends in the
fourth quarter, as the Royals stole the ball
repeatedly and were able to score in transi-
tion. Bianca Jarvis and Bernice Ko did an
excellent job pressuring Kwantlen’s ball han-
dlers, and by the fourth quarter, the pressure
was too much. Douglas exploded for 28
points in the quarter, and made free throws
down the stretch to hang on for a 55-52 vic-
tory. The offensive attack was led by Patti
Olsen’s twenty points, and Katrina Kocs also
chipped in with fourteen. Bernice Ko hit two
free throws with less than twenty seconds
remaining to seal the victory for the Royals.
Undersized post players Natasha Maat,
Quincie Onyjekewe and Shu Hui Wong bat-
tled on the glass all night against Kwantlen’s
six-foot twin towers. “The girls showed a
tremendous amount of determination to
come back the way they did in the fourth. We
were confident that eventually the ball would
start to go in for us, but were pleasantly sur-
prised with a 28 point outburst.”
Again, the Royals dove on the floor for
loose balls, created second-chance opportuni-
ties with great effort on the offensive glass
and made the Eagles work hard for every
shot, forcing misses and then coming up with
defensive rebounds so that they could go the
other way.
The Royals wrapped up the tournament
with an afternoon showdown against the
Malaspina Mariners from Nanaimo. This was
a very physical contest, and with only eight
players dressed for the weekend, Douglas bat-
tled foul trouble the whole game. They
scrapped our way to a one point halftime
lead, 29-28, but felt they could be better in
the second half. And they were, coming out
firing in the second half to take a 12 point
lead. The Royals never relinquished the lead,
although this one came down to free throws
as well, and they were able to make shots to
secure a 65-62 victory. Royals post players
held the Mariners fourth year standout, Maria
Kirkbride, to just four points, well below her
season average of 21. Tournament all-star
Patti Olsen led the Royals with twenty-six
points, and she was supported by Megan
McKenna’s ten points and Katrina Kocs, who
had 17. “I love the aggressiveness that Kat
played with this weekend. She scored in a
number of ways, attacking the rim, going to
the glass and making open shots” said Kocs.
The Royals were very disciplined offen-
sively, showing very good decision-making
ability along with unselfish play, screening for
teammates and making the extra pass. “This
was a successful weekend, and a great way to
start the second half of the season. We will
play very important league games every week-
end, and these games have helped prepare us
for them. The girls played with a lot of heart
and I’m glad that their effort was rewarded.”
Beckham Crosses the
Atlantic to Join
Los Angeles Galaxy
Aging superstar to play with lesser players to regain
sense of importance
lain W. Reeve, OP Football Wizard
Former team England captain and
Manchester United superstar David Beckham
has rejected offers to resign with Spanish club
Real Madrid, where he has played for the last
four years. The top-flight midfielder will
instead accept an offer from MLS team the
Los Angeles Galaxy, becoming the most high-
profile acquisition in league history.
The move has come after months of
speculation and rumor, especially given
Beckham’s sporadic play under new Real man-
ager Fabio Capello. The deal, worth an astro-
nomical $250 million over five years, will start
after Beckham’s contract with Real expires
after this season.
Beckham, possibly the most well known
soccer player in North America, may be able
to boost the profile of the MLS and of soc-
cer in North America in general. Canadian
fans in Toronto will have a chance to see
Beckham before the year is out as new team
Toronto FC will be joining the MLS this the
summer, becoming the first team outside the
US to join the top club league.
The move to LA also makes sense
for Beckham as it will give him a
chance to more closely monitor and
take part in his soccer academy located
in California State. The academy,
which is geared toward youth develop-
ment, also has a branch in London.
Beckham has referred to the academy
as his legacy to the game, and it likely
played a large part in his decisions to
go to LA
After being dropped from the
English national team and having his
starts at Madrid heavily scaled back,
Beckham will likely find new energy in
a league where he may already be the
best overall player. Other high profile
players including former world player
of the year Ronaldo and Portuguese
captain Luis Figo, are been rumored to
be considering offers from MLS
teams, as ownets ate making a strong
attempt at making the US a bigger
playing in the world game.
Douglas Col
The Douglas College women’s basketball
team started the year 2007 on a positive note
at the Kwantlen Winter Basketball
Tournament. After spending the winter
‘break’ practising and scrimmaging teams
down in Washington, the Royals were anxious
to see if their hard work had paid off.
The women opened the tournament with
a hard fought 66-46 loss to Capilano College.
Although the scoreboard showed a loss, they
did more good things than they ever have,
setting bone-crunching screens, diving on the
floor after loose balls, and battling on the
glass against much bigger players. They
showed a level of competition that they will
need in order to contend in the league in the
second half of the season. “I was very proud
of our effort today and am excited about the
good things that we can create for ourselves
with that kind of energy.” said Head Coach,
Katie MacLeod.
The second day of the tournament
allowed the Royals to renew the rivalry with
Kwantlen College that began in the pre-sea-
son, when the two teams met three times in
the month of October. Losses by 20 and 16
points, and a two point overtime heartbreaker
made this game easy to get up for. The
Royals trailed by four at halftime, 28-24, and,
despite getting excellent shots, were unable to
4 @ THE OTHER PRESS JANUARY 22 2007
convert offensively in the third quarter, scor-
ing just three points in the quarter. Douglas
headed into the fourth down 40-27. “We exe-
cuted and got good looks, but just couldn’t
make a shot.”
However, the defensive energy throughout
the game began to pay dividends in the
fourth quarter, as the Royals stole the ball
repeatedly and were able to score in transi-
tion. Bianca Jarvis and Bernice Ko did an
excellent job pressuring Kwantlen’s ball han-
dlers, and by the fourth quarter, the pressure
was too much. Douglas exploded for 28
points in the quarter, and made free throws
down the stretch to hang on for a 55-52 vic-
tory. The offensive attack was led by Patti
Olsen’s twenty points, and Katrina Kocs also
chipped in with fourteen. Bernice Ko hit two
free throws with less than twenty seconds
remaining to seal the victory for the Royals.
Undersized post players Natasha Maat,
Quincie Onyjekewe and Shu Hui Wong bat-
tled on the glass all night against Kwantlen’s
six-foot twin towers. “The girls showed a
tremendous amount of determination to
come back the way they did in the fourth. We
were confident that eventually the ball would
start to go in for us, but were pleasantly sur-
prised with a 28 point outburst.”
Again, the Royals dove on the floor for
loose balls, created second-chance opportuni-
ties with great effort on the offensive glass
and made the Eagles work hard for every
shot, forcing misses and then coming up with
defensive rebounds so that they could go the
other way.
The Royals wrapped up the tournament
with an afternoon showdown against the
Malaspina Mariners from Nanaimo. This was
a very physical contest, and with only eight
players dressed for the weekend, Douglas bat-
tled foul trouble the whole game. They
scrapped our way to a one point halftime
lead, 29-28, but felt they could be better in
the second half. And they were, coming out
firing in the second half to take a 12 point
lead. The Royals never relinquished the lead,
although this one came down to free throws
as well, and they were able to make shots to
secure a 65-62 victory. Royals post players
held the Mariners fourth year standout, Maria
Kirkbride, to just four points, well below her
season average of 21. Tournament all-star
Patti Olsen led the Royals with twenty-six
points, and she was supported by Megan
McKenna’s ten points and Katrina Kocs, who
had 17. “I love the aggressiveness that Kat
played with this weekend. She scored in a
number of ways, attacking the rim, going to
the glass and making open shots” said Kocs.
The Royals were very disciplined offen-
sively, showing very good decision-making
ability along with unselfish play, screening for
teammates and making the extra pass. “This
was a successful weekend, and a great way to
start the second half of the season. We will
play very important league games every week-
end, and these games have helped prepare us
for them. The girls played with a lot of heart
and I’m glad that their effort was rewarded.”
Edited Text
SPORTS
Beckham Crosses the
Atlantic to Join
Los Angeles Galaxy
Aging superstar to play with lesser players to regain
sense of importance
lain W. Reeve, OP Football Wizard
Former team England captain and
Manchester United superstar David Beckham
has rejected offers to resign with Spanish club
Real Madrid, where he has played for the last
four years. The top-flight midfielder will
instead accept an offer from MLS team the
Los Angeles Galaxy, becoming the most high-
profile acquisition in league history.
The move has come after months of
speculation and rumor, especially given
Beckham’s sporadic play under new Real man-
ager Fabio Capello. The deal, worth an astro-
nomical $250 million over five years, will start
after Beckham’s contract with Real expires
after this season.
Beckham, possibly the most well known
soccer player in North America, may be able
to boost the profile of the MLS and of soc-
cer in North America in general. Canadian
fans in Toronto will have a chance to see
Beckham before the year is out as new team
Toronto FC will be joining the MLS this the
summer, becoming the first team outside the
US to join the top club league.
The move to LA also makes sense
for Beckham as it will give him a
chance to more closely monitor and
take part in his soccer academy located
in California State. The academy,
which is geared toward youth develop-
ment, also has a branch in London.
Beckham has referred to the academy
as his legacy to the game, and it likely
played a large part in his decisions to
go to LA
After being dropped from the
English national team and having his
starts at Madrid heavily scaled back,
Beckham will likely find new energy in
a league where he may already be the
best overall player. Other high profile
players including former world player
of the year Ronaldo and Portuguese
captain Luis Figo, are been rumored to
be considering offers from MLS
teams, as ownets ate making a strong
attempt at making the US a bigger
playing in the world game.
Douglas Col
The Douglas College women’s basketball
team started the year 2007 on a positive note
at the Kwantlen Winter Basketball
Tournament. After spending the winter
‘break’ practising and scrimmaging teams
down in Washington, the Royals were anxious
to see if their hard work had paid off.
The women opened the tournament with
a hard fought 66-46 loss to Capilano College.
Although the scoreboard showed a loss, they
did more good things than they ever have,
setting bone-crunching screens, diving on the
floor after loose balls, and battling on the
glass against much bigger players. They
showed a level of competition that they will
need in order to contend in the league in the
second half of the season. “I was very proud
of our effort today and am excited about the
good things that we can create for ourselves
with that kind of energy.” said Head Coach,
Katie MacLeod.
The second day of the tournament
allowed the Royals to renew the rivalry with
Kwantlen College that began in the pre-sea-
son, when the two teams met three times in
the month of October. Losses by 20 and 16
points, and a two point overtime heartbreaker
made this game easy to get up for. The
Royals trailed by four at halftime, 28-24, and,
despite getting excellent shots, were unable to
4 @ THE OTHER PRESS JANUARY 22 2007
convert offensively in the third quarter, scor-
ing just three points in the quarter. Douglas
headed into the fourth down 40-27. “We exe-
cuted and got good looks, but just couldn’t
make a shot.”
However, the defensive energy throughout
the game began to pay dividends in the
fourth quarter, as the Royals stole the ball
repeatedly and were able to score in transi-
tion. Bianca Jarvis and Bernice Ko did an
excellent job pressuring Kwantlen’s ball han-
dlers, and by the fourth quarter, the pressure
was too much. Douglas exploded for 28
points in the quarter, and made free throws
down the stretch to hang on for a 55-52 vic-
tory. The offensive attack was led by Patti
Olsen’s twenty points, and Katrina Kocs also
chipped in with fourteen. Bernice Ko hit two
free throws with less than twenty seconds
remaining to seal the victory for the Royals.
Undersized post players Natasha Maat,
Quincie Onyjekewe and Shu Hui Wong bat-
tled on the glass all night against Kwantlen’s
six-foot twin towers. “The girls showed a
tremendous amount of determination to
come back the way they did in the fourth. We
were confident that eventually the ball would
start to go in for us, but were pleasantly sur-
prised with a 28 point outburst.”
Again, the Royals dove on the floor for
loose balls, created second-chance opportuni-
ties with great effort on the offensive glass
and made the Eagles work hard for every
shot, forcing misses and then coming up with
defensive rebounds so that they could go the
other way.
The Royals wrapped up the tournament
with an afternoon showdown against the
Malaspina Mariners from Nanaimo. This was
a very physical contest, and with only eight
players dressed for the weekend, Douglas bat-
tled foul trouble the whole game. They
scrapped our way to a one point halftime
lead, 29-28, but felt they could be better in
the second half. And they were, coming out
firing in the second half to take a 12 point
lead. The Royals never relinquished the lead,
although this one came down to free throws
as well, and they were able to make shots to
secure a 65-62 victory. Royals post players
held the Mariners fourth year standout, Maria
Kirkbride, to just four points, well below her
season average of 21. Tournament all-star
Patti Olsen led the Royals with twenty-six
points, and she was supported by Megan
McKenna’s ten points and Katrina Kocs, who
had 17. “I love the aggressiveness that Kat
played with this weekend. She scored in a
number of ways, attacking the rim, going to
the glass and making open shots” said Kocs.
The Royals were very disciplined offen-
sively, showing very good decision-making
ability along with unselfish play, screening for
teammates and making the extra pass. “This
was a successful weekend, and a great way to
start the second half of the season. We will
play very important league games every week-
end, and these games have helped prepare us
for them. The girls played with a lot of heart
and I’m glad that their effort was rewarded.”
Beckham Crosses the
Atlantic to Join
Los Angeles Galaxy
Aging superstar to play with lesser players to regain
sense of importance
lain W. Reeve, OP Football Wizard
Former team England captain and
Manchester United superstar David Beckham
has rejected offers to resign with Spanish club
Real Madrid, where he has played for the last
four years. The top-flight midfielder will
instead accept an offer from MLS team the
Los Angeles Galaxy, becoming the most high-
profile acquisition in league history.
The move has come after months of
speculation and rumor, especially given
Beckham’s sporadic play under new Real man-
ager Fabio Capello. The deal, worth an astro-
nomical $250 million over five years, will start
after Beckham’s contract with Real expires
after this season.
Beckham, possibly the most well known
soccer player in North America, may be able
to boost the profile of the MLS and of soc-
cer in North America in general. Canadian
fans in Toronto will have a chance to see
Beckham before the year is out as new team
Toronto FC will be joining the MLS this the
summer, becoming the first team outside the
US to join the top club league.
The move to LA also makes sense
for Beckham as it will give him a
chance to more closely monitor and
take part in his soccer academy located
in California State. The academy,
which is geared toward youth develop-
ment, also has a branch in London.
Beckham has referred to the academy
as his legacy to the game, and it likely
played a large part in his decisions to
go to LA
After being dropped from the
English national team and having his
starts at Madrid heavily scaled back,
Beckham will likely find new energy in
a league where he may already be the
best overall player. Other high profile
players including former world player
of the year Ronaldo and Portuguese
captain Luis Figo, are been rumored to
be considering offers from MLS
teams, as ownets ate making a strong
attempt at making the US a bigger
playing in the world game.
Douglas Col
The Douglas College women’s basketball
team started the year 2007 on a positive note
at the Kwantlen Winter Basketball
Tournament. After spending the winter
‘break’ practising and scrimmaging teams
down in Washington, the Royals were anxious
to see if their hard work had paid off.
The women opened the tournament with
a hard fought 66-46 loss to Capilano College.
Although the scoreboard showed a loss, they
did more good things than they ever have,
setting bone-crunching screens, diving on the
floor after loose balls, and battling on the
glass against much bigger players. They
showed a level of competition that they will
need in order to contend in the league in the
second half of the season. “I was very proud
of our effort today and am excited about the
good things that we can create for ourselves
with that kind of energy.” said Head Coach,
Katie MacLeod.
The second day of the tournament
allowed the Royals to renew the rivalry with
Kwantlen College that began in the pre-sea-
son, when the two teams met three times in
the month of October. Losses by 20 and 16
points, and a two point overtime heartbreaker
made this game easy to get up for. The
Royals trailed by four at halftime, 28-24, and,
despite getting excellent shots, were unable to
4 @ THE OTHER PRESS JANUARY 22 2007
convert offensively in the third quarter, scor-
ing just three points in the quarter. Douglas
headed into the fourth down 40-27. “We exe-
cuted and got good looks, but just couldn’t
make a shot.”
However, the defensive energy throughout
the game began to pay dividends in the
fourth quarter, as the Royals stole the ball
repeatedly and were able to score in transi-
tion. Bianca Jarvis and Bernice Ko did an
excellent job pressuring Kwantlen’s ball han-
dlers, and by the fourth quarter, the pressure
was too much. Douglas exploded for 28
points in the quarter, and made free throws
down the stretch to hang on for a 55-52 vic-
tory. The offensive attack was led by Patti
Olsen’s twenty points, and Katrina Kocs also
chipped in with fourteen. Bernice Ko hit two
free throws with less than twenty seconds
remaining to seal the victory for the Royals.
Undersized post players Natasha Maat,
Quincie Onyjekewe and Shu Hui Wong bat-
tled on the glass all night against Kwantlen’s
six-foot twin towers. “The girls showed a
tremendous amount of determination to
come back the way they did in the fourth. We
were confident that eventually the ball would
start to go in for us, but were pleasantly sur-
prised with a 28 point outburst.”
Again, the Royals dove on the floor for
loose balls, created second-chance opportuni-
ties with great effort on the offensive glass
and made the Eagles work hard for every
shot, forcing misses and then coming up with
defensive rebounds so that they could go the
other way.
The Royals wrapped up the tournament
with an afternoon showdown against the
Malaspina Mariners from Nanaimo. This was
a very physical contest, and with only eight
players dressed for the weekend, Douglas bat-
tled foul trouble the whole game. They
scrapped our way to a one point halftime
lead, 29-28, but felt they could be better in
the second half. And they were, coming out
firing in the second half to take a 12 point
lead. The Royals never relinquished the lead,
although this one came down to free throws
as well, and they were able to make shots to
secure a 65-62 victory. Royals post players
held the Mariners fourth year standout, Maria
Kirkbride, to just four points, well below her
season average of 21. Tournament all-star
Patti Olsen led the Royals with twenty-six
points, and she was supported by Megan
McKenna’s ten points and Katrina Kocs, who
had 17. “I love the aggressiveness that Kat
played with this weekend. She scored in a
number of ways, attacking the rim, going to
the glass and making open shots” said Kocs.
The Royals were very disciplined offen-
sively, showing very good decision-making
ability along with unselfish play, screening for
teammates and making the extra pass. “This
was a successful weekend, and a great way to
start the second half of the season. We will
play very important league games every week-
end, and these games have helped prepare us
for them. The girls played with a lot of heart
and I’m glad that their effort was rewarded.”
Beckham Crosses the
Atlantic to Join
Los Angeles Galaxy
Aging superstar to play with lesser players to regain
sense of importance
lain W. Reeve, OP Football Wizard
Former team England captain and
Manchester United superstar David Beckham
has rejected offers to resign with Spanish club
Real Madrid, where he has played for the last
four years. The top-flight midfielder will
instead accept an offer from MLS team the
Los Angeles Galaxy, becoming the most high-
profile acquisition in league history.
The move has come after months of
speculation and rumor, especially given
Beckham’s sporadic play under new Real man-
ager Fabio Capello. The deal, worth an astro-
nomical $250 million over five years, will start
after Beckham’s contract with Real expires
after this season.
Beckham, possibly the most well known
soccer player in North America, may be able
to boost the profile of the MLS and of soc-
cer in North America in general. Canadian
fans in Toronto will have a chance to see
Beckham before the year is out as new team
Toronto FC will be joining the MLS this the
summer, becoming the first team outside the
US to join the top club league.
The move to LA also makes sense
for Beckham as it will give him a
chance to more closely monitor and
take part in his soccer academy located
in California State. The academy,
which is geared toward youth develop-
ment, also has a branch in London.
Beckham has referred to the academy
as his legacy to the game, and it likely
played a large part in his decisions to
go to LA
After being dropped from the
English national team and having his
starts at Madrid heavily scaled back,
Beckham will likely find new energy in
a league where he may already be the
best overall player. Other high profile
players including former world player
of the year Ronaldo and Portuguese
captain Luis Figo, are been rumored to
be considering offers from MLS
teams, as ownets ate making a strong
attempt at making the US a bigger
playing in the world game.
Douglas Col
The Douglas College women’s basketball
team started the year 2007 on a positive note
at the Kwantlen Winter Basketball
Tournament. After spending the winter
‘break’ practising and scrimmaging teams
down in Washington, the Royals were anxious
to see if their hard work had paid off.
The women opened the tournament with
a hard fought 66-46 loss to Capilano College.
Although the scoreboard showed a loss, they
did more good things than they ever have,
setting bone-crunching screens, diving on the
floor after loose balls, and battling on the
glass against much bigger players. They
showed a level of competition that they will
need in order to contend in the league in the
second half of the season. “I was very proud
of our effort today and am excited about the
good things that we can create for ourselves
with that kind of energy.” said Head Coach,
Katie MacLeod.
The second day of the tournament
allowed the Royals to renew the rivalry with
Kwantlen College that began in the pre-sea-
son, when the two teams met three times in
the month of October. Losses by 20 and 16
points, and a two point overtime heartbreaker
made this game easy to get up for. The
Royals trailed by four at halftime, 28-24, and,
despite getting excellent shots, were unable to
4 @ THE OTHER PRESS JANUARY 22 2007
convert offensively in the third quarter, scor-
ing just three points in the quarter. Douglas
headed into the fourth down 40-27. “We exe-
cuted and got good looks, but just couldn’t
make a shot.”
However, the defensive energy throughout
the game began to pay dividends in the
fourth quarter, as the Royals stole the ball
repeatedly and were able to score in transi-
tion. Bianca Jarvis and Bernice Ko did an
excellent job pressuring Kwantlen’s ball han-
dlers, and by the fourth quarter, the pressure
was too much. Douglas exploded for 28
points in the quarter, and made free throws
down the stretch to hang on for a 55-52 vic-
tory. The offensive attack was led by Patti
Olsen’s twenty points, and Katrina Kocs also
chipped in with fourteen. Bernice Ko hit two
free throws with less than twenty seconds
remaining to seal the victory for the Royals.
Undersized post players Natasha Maat,
Quincie Onyjekewe and Shu Hui Wong bat-
tled on the glass all night against Kwantlen’s
six-foot twin towers. “The girls showed a
tremendous amount of determination to
come back the way they did in the fourth. We
were confident that eventually the ball would
start to go in for us, but were pleasantly sur-
prised with a 28 point outburst.”
Again, the Royals dove on the floor for
loose balls, created second-chance opportuni-
ties with great effort on the offensive glass
and made the Eagles work hard for every
shot, forcing misses and then coming up with
defensive rebounds so that they could go the
other way.
The Royals wrapped up the tournament
with an afternoon showdown against the
Malaspina Mariners from Nanaimo. This was
a very physical contest, and with only eight
players dressed for the weekend, Douglas bat-
tled foul trouble the whole game. They
scrapped our way to a one point halftime
lead, 29-28, but felt they could be better in
the second half. And they were, coming out
firing in the second half to take a 12 point
lead. The Royals never relinquished the lead,
although this one came down to free throws
as well, and they were able to make shots to
secure a 65-62 victory. Royals post players
held the Mariners fourth year standout, Maria
Kirkbride, to just four points, well below her
season average of 21. Tournament all-star
Patti Olsen led the Royals with twenty-six
points, and she was supported by Megan
McKenna’s ten points and Katrina Kocs, who
had 17. “I love the aggressiveness that Kat
played with this weekend. She scored in a
number of ways, attacking the rim, going to
the glass and making open shots” said Kocs.
The Royals were very disciplined offen-
sively, showing very good decision-making
ability along with unselfish play, screening for
teammates and making the extra pass. “This
was a successful weekend, and a great way to
start the second half of the season. We will
play very important league games every week-
end, and these games have helped prepare us
for them. The girls played with a lot of heart
and I’m glad that their effort was rewarded.”
Beckham Crosses the
Atlantic to Join
Los Angeles Galaxy
Aging superstar to play with lesser players to regain
sense of importance
lain W. Reeve, OP Football Wizard
Former team England captain and
Manchester United superstar David Beckham
has rejected offers to resign with Spanish club
Real Madrid, where he has played for the last
four years. The top-flight midfielder will
instead accept an offer from MLS team the
Los Angeles Galaxy, becoming the most high-
profile acquisition in league history.
The move has come after months of
speculation and rumor, especially given
Beckham’s sporadic play under new Real man-
ager Fabio Capello. The deal, worth an astro-
nomical $250 million over five years, will start
after Beckham’s contract with Real expires
after this season.
Beckham, possibly the most well known
soccer player in North America, may be able
to boost the profile of the MLS and of soc-
cer in North America in general. Canadian
fans in Toronto will have a chance to see
Beckham before the year is out as new team
Toronto FC will be joining the MLS this the
summer, becoming the first team outside the
US to join the top club league.
The move to LA also makes sense
for Beckham as it will give him a
chance to more closely monitor and
take part in his soccer academy located
in California State. The academy,
which is geared toward youth develop-
ment, also has a branch in London.
Beckham has referred to the academy
as his legacy to the game, and it likely
played a large part in his decisions to
go to LA
After being dropped from the
English national team and having his
starts at Madrid heavily scaled back,
Beckham will likely find new energy in
a league where he may already be the
best overall player. Other high profile
players including former world player
of the year Ronaldo and Portuguese
captain Luis Figo, are been rumored to
be considering offers from MLS
teams, as ownets ate making a strong
attempt at making the US a bigger
playing in the world game.
Douglas Col
The Douglas College women’s basketball
team started the year 2007 on a positive note
at the Kwantlen Winter Basketball
Tournament. After spending the winter
‘break’ practising and scrimmaging teams
down in Washington, the Royals were anxious
to see if their hard work had paid off.
The women opened the tournament with
a hard fought 66-46 loss to Capilano College.
Although the scoreboard showed a loss, they
did more good things than they ever have,
setting bone-crunching screens, diving on the
floor after loose balls, and battling on the
glass against much bigger players. They
showed a level of competition that they will
need in order to contend in the league in the
second half of the season. “I was very proud
of our effort today and am excited about the
good things that we can create for ourselves
with that kind of energy.” said Head Coach,
Katie MacLeod.
The second day of the tournament
allowed the Royals to renew the rivalry with
Kwantlen College that began in the pre-sea-
son, when the two teams met three times in
the month of October. Losses by 20 and 16
points, and a two point overtime heartbreaker
made this game easy to get up for. The
Royals trailed by four at halftime, 28-24, and,
despite getting excellent shots, were unable to
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convert offensively in the third quarter, scor-
ing just three points in the quarter. Douglas
headed into the fourth down 40-27. “We exe-
cuted and got good looks, but just couldn’t
make a shot.”
However, the defensive energy throughout
the game began to pay dividends in the
fourth quarter, as the Royals stole the ball
repeatedly and were able to score in transi-
tion. Bianca Jarvis and Bernice Ko did an
excellent job pressuring Kwantlen’s ball han-
dlers, and by the fourth quarter, the pressure
was too much. Douglas exploded for 28
points in the quarter, and made free throws
down the stretch to hang on for a 55-52 vic-
tory. The offensive attack was led by Patti
Olsen’s twenty points, and Katrina Kocs also
chipped in with fourteen. Bernice Ko hit two
free throws with less than twenty seconds
remaining to seal the victory for the Royals.
Undersized post players Natasha Maat,
Quincie Onyjekewe and Shu Hui Wong bat-
tled on the glass all night against Kwantlen’s
six-foot twin towers. “The girls showed a
tremendous amount of determination to
come back the way they did in the fourth. We
were confident that eventually the ball would
start to go in for us, but were pleasantly sur-
prised with a 28 point outburst.”
Again, the Royals dove on the floor for
loose balls, created second-chance opportuni-
ties with great effort on the offensive glass
and made the Eagles work hard for every
shot, forcing misses and then coming up with
defensive rebounds so that they could go the
other way.
The Royals wrapped up the tournament
with an afternoon showdown against the
Malaspina Mariners from Nanaimo. This was
a very physical contest, and with only eight
players dressed for the weekend, Douglas bat-
tled foul trouble the whole game. They
scrapped our way to a one point halftime
lead, 29-28, but felt they could be better in
the second half. And they were, coming out
firing in the second half to take a 12 point
lead. The Royals never relinquished the lead,
although this one came down to free throws
as well, and they were able to make shots to
secure a 65-62 victory. Royals post players
held the Mariners fourth year standout, Maria
Kirkbride, to just four points, well below her
season average of 21. Tournament all-star
Patti Olsen led the Royals with twenty-six
points, and she was supported by Megan
McKenna’s ten points and Katrina Kocs, who
had 17. “I love the aggressiveness that Kat
played with this weekend. She scored in a
number of ways, attacking the rim, going to
the glass and making open shots” said Kocs.
The Royals were very disciplined offen-
sively, showing very good decision-making
ability along with unselfish play, screening for
teammates and making the extra pass. “This
was a successful weekend, and a great way to
start the second half of the season. We will
play very important league games every week-
end, and these games have helped prepare us
for them. The girls played with a lot of heart
and I’m glad that their effort was rewarded.”