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SFU soccer pick up big points Thursday night

Peak Web November 2, 2023

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer On Thursday, October 19, both SFU soccer teams avoided adding a tally to the loss column with a 7–1 victory for the men, and a 1–1 draw for the women. Both matchups were against Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) rivals south of the border in Washington State.  The men’s team played earlier in the mid-afternoon, with the match beginning at Saints Field in Lacey, Washington. The excitement for the Red Leafs began nearly 20 minutes in when forward Michael Hennessy scored his first goal of the match. Hennessy, a freshman, ended up scoring five goals…

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The Peak recaps: Red Leafs vs. Okanagan Lakers

Peak Web October 27, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Green lights streaking from the inside of the player’s tunnel flash across the rink as the sound of skates slash against the ice. Red jerseys square off against black and orange, battling for the puck…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web October 27, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games Thursday, October 26: men’s soccer vs. Seattle Pacific at 4:30 p.m.  SFU currently holds a 7–2–2 record and a three game win streak. The men’s soccer team has scored three goals in each…

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The final edition of summer SFU athletics updates

Peak Web October 6, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Volleyball  News  Former professional volleyball player, Sarah Chase, joined the volleyball team as an assistant coach.  The volleyball team was picked to finish fourth in their division this season in the pre-season coaches’ poll. SFU…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web October 3, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Thursday, October 5: women’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) at SFU Stadium at 6:00 p.m.  First homestand of the season.  Saturday, October 7: women’s soccer vs. Central Washington at SFU Stadium at 3:00 p.m. …

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Athletes are more than their entertainment value

Peak Web September 29, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer, and Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Whenever I overhear friends and family talking about last night’s hockey game or an upcoming playoff series, it reminds me of the way I would describe characters in a dramatic…

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A summer of SFU athletics updates

Peak Web September 28, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Swimming  Women’s Recruitments  Abigail Andrews: backstroke and freestyle swimmer from St. John’s, Newfoundland, who won seven events at her high school’s provincial championships.  Grace Arnott: breaststroke and backstroke swimmer from Calgary, Alberta, who competed at…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web September 28, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Monday, September 18–September 24 Home  Thursday, September 21: volleyball vs. Alaska Fairbanks in the West Gym (7:00 p.m.) 1–1 against Alaska Fairbanks last season. Saturday, September 23: volleyball vs. Alaska Anchorage in the West Gym…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web September 26, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Saturday, September 30: softball vs. Douglas College at 11:00 a.m. (Beedie Field) First exhibition game of the season  Saturday, September 30: softball vs. UBC at 3:00 p.m. (Beedie Field)  Game of two of the…

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A summer of SFU athletics updates

Peak Web September 11, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Men’s basketball  Recruitments 2018 Canadian Basketball U15 silver medalist Victor Bonsu: averaged 23 points per game last season.  Irish Coquia: won three championships with his high school team, which was co-coached by an SFU alum.…

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