The Senior Bowl is an annual event in which the best seniors from North of Calgary take on the best seniors from Calgary South. Since the first game in 1990, the North has been represented by 38 Sabres. On three occasions, a Sabre has been an MVP of the game. Outstanding players in the Senior Bowl are selected for Team Alberta to play in the Canada Cup.
Top 10 Programs Producing the
Most Players All-Time as of 2006
ST. FRANCIS - 70
L.C.I - 61
SALISBURY - 47
STRATHCONA - 46
HARRY AINLAY - 44
BEV FACEY - 41
GRANDE PRAIRIE - 37
JASPER PLACE - 37
McNALLY - 36
FOOTHILLS - 31
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North 16 - South 9
Salisbury was represented by defensive lineman - JP WallinOn the strength of two first half touchdowns the "North" held off a late "South" rally to win the 17th Annual Senior Bowl High School All-Star Game 16-9 in front of 1,437 fans at Clarke Stadium in Edmonton. Strathcona quarterback Corbin Sharun opened the scoring on the opening play of the second quarter with a six yard TD run that was followed up 13 minutes later with a Sharun to Bev Facey receiver Kevin Wuthrich touchdown pass to put the "North" up 14-0 at the half.
The "South" opened the second half with a single on the kickoff then made it interesting late after the "North" could only muster two singles in the second half with a late TD from Henry Wise Wood's Josh Leung on 22 yard TD pass from his schoolmate Graham Kelba with 55 seconds left. A fumble on the next "North" possession made it interesting as the "South" moved the ball down deep into "North" territory before turning it over on downs with 8 seconds left. For their efforts the linemen of the game were Bishop O'Byrnes Josh Symons for the "South" and Lac La Biche's Brett Waine for the "North". The Most Valuable Players of the Game were Wuthrich for the "North" and Bowness linebacker Nickalas Blevins for the "South".
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South 52 - North 12
Darren Hinds - OL
Keegan Sabourin - OL
John McGladdery - OL
Jesse Shryver - DL
The largest point total and margin of victory was posted by the “South” in this years contest. St. Francis High School in Calgary played a lead roll as wide receiver Marco Ianuzzi and running back Anthony Woodson combined for 4 of the “South’s” 7 TD’s. For their efforts Ianuzzi, who set a new single game record for rushing yards with 169 on 7 carries, and Joel Barry, who accounted for half of the “North’s” total yardage by himself, were named “South” and “North” MVP’s respectfully.60% of the North's starting offensive line was comprised of the Triplets Hinds, Sabourin and McGladdery. Sal's lone rep on defense was defensive lineman Jesse Schryver.
Alberta Senior Bowl 2004 In what was probably the most exciting finish to a Senior Bowl to date, five Sabres stood out and helped their team to another North victory. An South interception that went for a touchdown opened the scoring of the game. After that, both teams struggled to put points on the board. The North defense led by middle linebacker Levi Laseur only gave up one touchdown in the first half. Peter Vander-Meulen
started the game at center but was also asked to play a some tackle of the North offense that brought the North within a touchdown before half time.
In the second half, the North chipped away at the south lead that had been extended to 21-13. Then with time running out, Brock Dermott orchestrated "The Drive", throwing to his arsenal of Metro League receivers that included Mike Whattam. With under a minute left,Dermott led the North down the field to score to bring the North within 2 points. After a successful two point conversion, the North sent the game into overtime.
With each team attempting a scoring drive from the 35 yard line, each team's first possessions were unsuccessful. The North were stopped short and then intercepted a South pass in the endzone. On the next drive, the ball was given to Tyler Budinski who broke through the line and scampered 30 yards into the endzone to end the game.
The Sabre program is proud of its contribution to the Alberta all star game. Congrats on the big win!
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South 35 - North 26
#20 Runningback Ryley Janzen
Congratulations to the South who came back from a 26 - 7 deficit at the half to grab a 35 - 26 victory from the jaws of defeat.
Other players from Strathcona County high schools in the 2003 Senior Bowl were: Brendan Maher, Jamie Olson, Sean Brown, Derek Dowdell, Travis Cooper and Joel Pipella from Bev Facey; Matt Cietki, Murray Filkowski of Archbishop Jordan; Dan Bass and Justin Dryland of Ardrossan.
Alberta Senior Bowl 2002
Salisbury represented by #62 Offensive Lineman Kevin Currie
(Currie was also selected to play for Team Alberta at the Canada Cup)Other players responsible for another Team North victory in the 2002 Senior Bowl were: Matt Cietki, Jay Meraw, Rene Cloutier and Adam Skitsko of Archbishop Jordan; Logan Karch, Harris Pipella, and Andrew King of Bev Facey; and Scott Schriver of Ardrossan.
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April 16, 2001
2001 Senior Bowl - Team North
Announced
Salisbury adds four names to the Senior Bowl historical records. Darcy Bennett, Luke Lavorato, Ian Cuff and Jordan Winkel bring the total number of Sabres making the squad to 36 since the program's inception in 1990, third most of any school in Alberta. Salisbury is the only program in Sherwood Park to have players make it onto Team North in 2001. Ardrossan's deep threat, Logan Jones, is the only other player from Strathcona County to make the team.
With the addition of four more players, Salisbury temporarily overtakes L.C.I. on the all time Senior Bowl roster list for second place. The southern try-outs take place this weekend and L.C.I. will have to place at least 4 players to reclaim second.
The Senior Bowl will be played at McMahon Stadium in Calgary at 12:00, May 12. Good Luck Sabres! (and Bison).
North 14 - South 14
#45 Linebacker Darcy Bennet, #43 Center Ian Cuff,
#82 Safety Jorden Winkel, #77 Runningback Luke Lavorato
(Bennet, Cuff and Winkel were also selected to play for Team Alberta at the Canada Cup)The conditions were perfect for a display of all-star calibre offensive; no wind, a nice sunny day. However, it was the all-star defenses that came to play.
On May 21, 2001 the 12th annual Senior Bowl was played in McMahon Stadium in Calgary. With names like Cory Jones, Mark Rogers, Jeff Halvorson and Cam Linke from the north; and Matt McDonald, Lucas McEachern, Michael Giacalonne, Charles Guedo from the south, there was sure to be some explosive offense. But instead, names like Jason Bobst, Darcy Bennett, Dwayne Kumpala, Nolan Garriock from the north; and Rusty Prete, Josh Bean and Dustin Patzer from the south were filled came out of the P.A. system.
There were some highlights for those in the stands who came to see offense: Jeff Halvorson's 75 yard TD run that was a new Senior Bowl record, Michael Giacalonne's 40 yard touch down off of a screen play, and Matt MacDonald's 35 yard field goal that was another Senior Bowl record.
Defensively, there were three interceptions (Jay Zachery, Tyler Boyson, Jason Bobst), a fumble recovery (Darcy Bennett), six sacks (Matt Molyneux, Dwayne Kumpala, Jon Whitehead and Dustin Patzer, Steven Greenaway, and Jason Bobst [2]). Most of the series were held to under 5 plays providing the punters with a great deal of game time.
Each team could only muster 14 points, having the game end in a disappointing tie. As both teams' captains hoisted the cup, it was clear that no one was overly exited about being "co-champions". But then again, no one lost either.
The North is now undefeated in the last three years and have only lost once in the last 5 years.
Alberta Senior Bowl 2000 North 23 - South 22
Jay Squire - Slotback
The game was played Monday, May 22
at McMahon Stadium, CalgaryA thriller as for the first time in the history of the Senior Bowl the game was decided on the last play. The game started off with a bang as Lord Beaverbrook’s Morgan Alexander hauled in an Senior Bowl record 82 yard pass from Bowness’ Brian Hill to take the lead on the first play of the game. That was quickly followed by two TD’s from the “North’s” Willie Shulba out of Archbishop Jordan with a 5 yard run and a 63 yard punt return. Lloydminster’s Brad Ollen added a FG and the “North” lead at the half 17-8.
The second half saw the “South” pull ahead with two rushing TD’s from Foothills’ Kyle Maclean and
Luke Mayer out of L.C.I. but the drive of the game came late as Jasper Place’s Matt Burrows hauled in two clutch catches on 3rd down to keep the “North’s” final drive alive. Sexsmith QB Darrell Moe finished it off with a one yard plunge for the TD on the final play to win 23-22. For their efforts Burrow’s was named the “North” M.V.P. and Mayer was named the “South” M.V.P.(P.S. Spotted in the crowd were Sherwood Park players that went through the Senior bowl process last year: Jarred Winkel, Matt Schwartz, and Steve Boyko. There was also that ex-Falcon character Jason Milne. Thanks for your support guys, you set a fine example for other alumni from Salisbury and Bev Facey.)
Alberta Senior Bowl 1999 North 14 - South 8
North Team Staff and Players From Salisbury:
Head Coach Cam Fraser ( 2-0 Senior Bowl Record! )
Assistant Coaches Brad Duxbury and
Jason Duxbury
Defensive Halfback
#21 Matt Schwartz
Defensive Lineman
#56 Ryan St. Peter
Quarterback and game MVP #11 Chad Remple
Runningback
#33 Jared Winkel(Rempel and St. Peter were also selected to play for Team Alberta at the Canada Cup)
After a four year absence the game returned to Edmonton and featured the largest crowd to date as 1,247 spectators jammed the U of A’s Varsity Stadium to watch the “North” win for the second time in the last three years. Salisbury’s Chad Rempel was the star for the “North” as his precision passing in the second half extended several drives and ate up the clock preserving a tight 14-8 win.
Mike Potter from Parkland and Paul Hartwick from Bishop Grandin scored the only majors of the game in the first quarter and the rest of the points came off the foot of kickers.
L.C.I. linebacker David Lowry was named M.V.P. for the “South” while Rempel took the honors for the “North”.
Alberta Senior Bowl 1998 South 33 - North 14
Defensive Lineman #55 Levi JaquesAvenging last years loss to the "North" the "South" came out strong scoring 20 unanswered point in the early part of the second quarter which included a record pass and run of 80 yards for a touchdown by Foothills Mike Miller from Bishop Carroll's David Manning.
However just like in 1997, the "North" did not go quietly and in the final five minutes of the half they put together two drives on the strength of Sexsmith QB Blair Zahara's arm and the running of McNally's David Bissett to draw within six at halftime.
That was unfortunately as close as they would come as the "South" defence dominated the second half, while Aaron Williams of Bowness kicked two field goals and Cochrane's Kyle Day caught a 9 yarder from George McDougall's Ryan Saurett to salt the game away 33-14. Bissett for the "North" and Saurette for the "South" were named the game M.V.P.'s.
South 29 - North 0
Team North players and coach representing Salisbury in 1996: #56 Defensive Lineman David Boyson, #5 Runningback Reid Seitz, #42 Linebacker Mike Laird, #7 Wide Receiver Josh Little (Game MVP), Head Coach Cam Fraser
(Little was also selected to play for
Team Alberta at the Canada Cup)With the "South" leaping out to its usual 10-0 lead a funny thing happened on the way to the blowout. Not only did the "North" come back with a nice long drive capped off by Serge Armstrong from Notre Dame's 4 yard TD run but they took the lead before the half with an amazing 75 yard punt return for a TD by Salisbury's Josh Little.
The "South" did mount a comeback in the second half but two spectacular TD's from Jasper Place's Mike Spencer (75 yard run), and Parkland's Jeff Derman (38 yard reception from Joe McNalley) kept the "North" out front to stay to capture their second ever Senior Bowl win 28-20. QB Jimmy Hartley from Brooks was named the "South" M.V.P. while Josh Little took the North" M.V.P.
North 29 - South 20
Salisbury Represented by Quarterback Jeff Schellenberg
Definitely the biggest blowout in Senior Bowl history and the "South" punctuated their fourth straight win with a 29-0 pasting of the "North". It was the first shutout in the history of the game. Cardston QB Steve Scott was the class of the field as the Southern Alberta High School League M.V.P shredded the "North" defence with 104 yards rushing and one TD to go along with two touchdown passes. Another "South" Standout was defensive back Lawrence Deck from St. Francis who set a Senior Bowl record for a punt return with a 96 yard thriller for a touchdown early in the game.
Things weren't so rosy for the "North" as starting quarterback Jeff Schellenberg was knocked out early and the offense struggled only reaching inside the "South" 20 yard line once. Kick returner Russ Hart from Lindsay Thurber was named the "North" M.V.P. for his work on Special Teams.
Alberta Senior Bowl 1994
South 18 - North 6Salisbury Represented by Runningback Marc Bennett and Quarterback Jeff Van Beek
If it wasn't for bad luck the "North" wouldn't have any luck at all. Three times it found itself inside the 10 yard line and couldn't score. The "South" on the other hand capitalized on the only two times it was inside the 10 and added a single and a field goal to win its fourth Senior Bowl in 5 tries 18-6.
Barry McElligott of Bert Church in Airdrie, the "South" M.V.P., and Brooks' Scott Chomistek scored the majors for the "South" while Kris Indzeoski added two converts, a field goal, and a single to found out the scoring.
The "North" made it interesting late as Salisbury QB Jeff Van Beek hooked up with Lloydminster's Troy Biever who immediately lateraled to Salisbury's Marc Bennett who rambled 80 yards for the TD. Harry Ainlay's Ryan Hickey was named as the "North's" M.V.P. for his outstanding play at linebacker.
North 8 - South 1
Salisbury Represented by:
Lenny Andrews
Terry Straroba
Darcy Rae
Defence was the word of the day for the 1992 game as both side put down drive after drive and it took a trick place to finally cross the goal line. At 13:03 of the 2nd Quarter the "North" pulled their version of the "fumblerooskie" and slotback Danny Prokiw out of St. Albert scampered into the end zone from 25 yards out. That pretty much did it for both teams as they could only muster a single point each the rest of the way. It wasn't for a lack of trying, the defences were simply outstanding.
After the trick play the North' did not fare much better as they were held to a Senior Bowl low 2 first downs in the second half. Cardston's Jason Beck had a stellar game recovering a fumble and intercepting a pass out of the linebacker position. For defensive purists it was a dream game, however we're sure the offensive coaches in future games will not look to repeat it. The M.V.P.'s were Lenny Andrews, a runningback out of Salisbury, for the "North"; and Grady Stevenson, a defensive back from Sir Winston Churchill, for the "South".
South 28 - North14
Salisbury Represented by Wide Receiver Jason Krislock
Sean Latter wasn't expecting it but he was about to become a star. The tiny (5'8 170 lbs.) tailback out of Forest Lawn High School in Calgary was one of five runningbacks selected to the "South" squad and was looking at minumal playing time. 142 yards and two touchdowns later, Sean would be named the M.V.P. for the "South" and helped them to their second straight Pizza Hut Senior Bowl victory 28 - 14.
Sabres in the
Senior Bowl
Record Books
PASSING
Blair Zahara
Jason Borodenko
Charles Guedo
Jeff Van Beek
Matt Jarvis
Chad Rempel
Vince Dikatis
North 1998
South 2004
South 2001
North 1994
North 2004
North 1999
South 1990
Sexsmith
Bowness
St. Francis
Salisbury
M.E. LaZerte
Salisbury
Sir Winston Churchill
197
195
179
177
170
137
125RECEIVING YARDS
David Raborn
Todd Cook
Marc Bennett
Stephen Bryant
Jeff Derman
Matt Burrows
North 2004
North 1990
North 1994
South 1993
North 1997
North 2000Bev Facey
Eastglen
Salisbury
James Fowler
Parkland
Jasper Place127
104
101
84
84
83
LONGEST PUNT RETURN
Lawrence Deck
Josh Little
Brandon Workman
Willie Shulba
Josh LittleSouth 1996
North 1997
South 1993
North 2000
North 1997St. Francis
Salisbury
Raymond
Archbishop Jordan
Salisbury96
75
73
63
39LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN
Anthony Oliver
Stephen Bryant
Orin Doneff
Jason Krislock
Lenny Andrews
Marc Bennett
North 2000
South 1993
South 2004
North 1991
North 1992
North 1994Harry Ainlay
James Fowler
Cochrane
Salisbury
Salisbury
Salisbury47
39
38
35
34
25
QUARTERBACK SACKS
Chad Vath
Ryan St. Peter
Darren Balderson
North 1992
North 1999
South 1999
Jasper Place
Salisbury
Raymond
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