SFU athletics

A photo of SFU's cross country team holding the GNAC Championship banner after winning.
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So long 2021 and its sports teams

Arts January 21, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor As 2021 comes to end, so does SFU’s fall sports campaign. Let’s take a look at how SFU fared this year and which teams still need to wrap up their season. Football Head Coach: Mike Rigell (2020–present) 2021–22 Overall Record: (1–7) SFU’s football team capped off their season on November 13 with a 0–70 loss against Central Washington University. Among the highlights for this year was head coach Mike Rigell’s first win, the first year playing out of Terry Fox Field, and kicker Kristie Elliot becoming the first Canadian women to score a point in…

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SFU Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Theresa Hanson poses on the field for the camera.
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Theresa Hanson’s extensive sports management career

Arts January 21, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Theresa Hanson became the first woman Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation at SFU on October 26, 2015. But she was no stranger to SFU or making history. In an interview with The Peak, she…

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SFU basketball players Jas Singh and Wilfried Balata stand in front of the camera posing with a basketball in their hands.
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A peak inside basketball season

Arts January 21, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor & Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer It’s been one year since the SFU men’s basketball team played a game, after opting out of the 2020–21 season. The Peak interviewed two key contributors to the success of…

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A photo of SFU football player Mason Glover in his gear jumping in the air with a football in one hand and the other being held up to the camera.
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Mason Glover shares his the ingredients for football success

Arts January 21, 2022

By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Name: Mason Glover Major: Business, fourth year Position: Running back, #26 Favourite football players: Marshall Faulk and Russell Wilson Mason Glover’s transition from soccer to football at age seven eventually led him to SFU. In…

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A photo of the women's SFU cross country team holding an SFU banner and Championship after winning Regionals.
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Olivia Willett leads women’s cross country team to first regional championship since 2014

Arts January 21, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Heading into the season, the No. 2 ranked women’s cross country team and No.11 ranked NCAA Division II team had high expectations for a winning season, even after not racing for a year. It’s safe…

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A shot of a swimmer heading back into the water after taking a moment to come up to the surface during a butterfly stroke.
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The Sports Peakbox: swimming

Arts January 21, 2022

By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Welcome to The PeakBox. My name’s Sara, aspiring mermaid and your host for this week.  In this segment, The Peak answers student submitted questions about sports at SFU. This week, we focused on…

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Photo of SFU mascot McFogg the DOg standing with his hands on his hips.
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Test your SFU Athletics knowledge with this quiz

Arts January 20, 2022

By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer QUESTION: Which of the following is NOT an athletic club at SFU? A) Quidditch B) Kendo C) Grappling D) Gymnastics  ANSWER: D) SFU does not have a Gymnastics Club. The Quidditch, Kendo, and Grappling Clubs…

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A photo of a soccer ball hitting the back of the net.
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The newest in fall athletics at SFU

Arts January 20, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Welcome to the Rundown — your source for athletic news and upcoming games at SFU.  We will be looking at results from this week’s fall 2021–22 athletic campaign.  SFU is the only Canadian school to…

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Shot of runners sprinting during a race. One runner has a clear advantage.
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The Sports Peakbox: cross country and track and field

Arts January 20, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Welcome to The PeakBox. I am your host, Isabella Urbani. Each week The Peak will answer student submitted questions about sports at SFU. This week, we asked students to pose questions about cross country and…

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Photo of swimmers diving into the pool for their blocks.
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Get caught up on fall athletics at SFU

Arts January 20, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Welcome to the Rundown — your source for athletic news and upcoming games at SFU. This week we will be looking at results from this week’s fall 2021–22 athletic campaign.  SFU is the only Canadian…

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