Simran Sarai

photo of SFU forward Devin O’Hea protecting the ball from a defender.
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SFU hands Western Washington their first loss

Simran Sarai October 24, 2022

SFU men’s soccer team is picking up steam as they head towards the end of their regular season, and compete for a playoff spot. On October 6, they took down the Western Washington University (WWU) Vikings  2–1, ending WWU’s unbeaten streak. At the time, the Vikings were ranked 20th in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) DII poll. Although the Red Leafs haven’t cracked the top 25 yet, they’re gaining recognition. Their win against WWU puts them in an even better position to make the list.  SFU senior midfielder Mark Talisuna opened the scoring with…

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photo of Niko Papakyriakopoulos kicking the ball mid-game.
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Stories from the vault: First goal at SFU

Simran Sarai October 18, 2022

There are a lot of firsts that come with being a collegiate athlete, whether that be the first day of class, first practice, first game . . . the list could go on. But there’s one moment that stands out…

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photo of Izzy Ferguson posed in her backswing after hitting a shot.
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A couple firsts for SFU golfers Aidan Goodfellow and Izzy Ferguson

Simran Sarai October 17, 2022

SFU men’s and women’s golf teams kicked off their fall season recently, and to say they’ve been busy is an understatement. Both teams recorded impressive showings last month, with the men winning the Bishop Men’s Invitational, and the women placing…

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photo of Royce Dhillon playing on the field.
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Tyler and Royce Dhillon: Telekinesis in process

Simran Sarai October 10, 2022

A lot of people grow up playing sports with their siblings, but not many can say they’ve done so at the post-secondary level like brothers Tyler and Royce Dhillon of the SFU men’s soccer team. Tyler, a fifth year centre/right…

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photo of Prangley mid-race.
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Two-Minute Drill: Charlotte Prangley

Simran Sarai October 8, 2022

Charlotte Prangley is a sophomore on the women’s cross country team in her third year of a biomedical and physiology degree. Prior to joining SFU, Prangley competed for North Vancouver’s Argyle Secondary School and the Hershey Harriers. She specializes in…

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SFU faces criticism over new varsity team name

Simran Sarai October 6, 2022

On September 6, over two years after SFU announced they were dropping “The Clan” due to its racist connotation with the “Ku Klux Klan,” SFU Athletics has chosen a new name. Moving forward, athletes will be known as the “Red…

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Dexter Bligh and Kat Kennedy discuss their journey from athletes to coaches

Simran Sarai October 5, 2022

At the beginning of September, SFU Athletics announced the hiring of two full-time assistant coaches — Dexter Bligh for the men’s and women’s swim teams, and Kat Kennedy for the men’s and women’s golf teams. The Peak reached out to…

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Photo of wrestler Sam Patton holding his opponents leg mid-competition.
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The calm before the storm: Sam Patton and the wrestling team’s preseason routine

Simran Sarai October 4, 2022

September has been a busy month for many SFU athletic teams with competitions coinciding with the start of the academic school year. However, there are some teams that have yet to compete this fall semester, like men’s wrestling. The Peak…

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photo of a woman in Warrior 1 pose.
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My Power Yoga experience: Flexibility not required

Simran Sarai September 29, 2022

SFU Recreation hosted its fall trial sessions last week from September 19–23. Students and community members were invited to try out a variety of free classes to help them find an activity to partake in for the new semester. This…

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Logan Nelson grapples an opponent on the floor, with his arms locked around their leg.
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Power rankings heading into the Spring 2022 athletic season

Simran Sarai January 17, 2022

Although the spread of the Omicron COVID-19  variant has shed some uncertainty on the Spring 2022 athletic calendar, several SFU teams are still scheduled to play. With that said, The Peak takes a look at which SFU teams you should…

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