Handsworth Royals

Last Season: 5-0
Head Coach: Jay Prepchuk

Top Players last year:

QB Sam Wilson
RB/S Dustyn Harvey
RB/CB Noah Spence
WR/S Brett Lunner
WR/CB Bruce Bowman
WR/S Travis Leskewitch
WR/CB Danny Hatch
G/LB Taylor Epp
T/DT Dustin Miles

Key JV players:

QB/CB Jonathan Roney
RB/CB Dustin Holmes
WR Tommy Knowles
G/LB Jared Winslow

Schedule:

Exhibition
Sat, Sep. 10 South Kamloops Titans vs Handsworth Royals Handsworth Sec North Vancouver 1:30P
Sat, Sep. 17 Handsworth Royals vs South Delta Sun Devils South Delta - 1:30P
Fri, Sep. 23 Handsworth Royals vs Kelowna Owls Kelowna Secondary - 5:00P

Regular
Fri, Sep. 30 Notre Dame Jugglers vs Handsworth Royals Handsworth Sec North Vancouver 3:45P
Sat, Oct. 8 Vancouver College Fighting Irish vs Handsworth Royals Handsworth Sec North Vancouver 1:30P
Sat, Oct. 15 Handsworth Royals vs Timberline Wolves Timberline Campbell River 1:30P
Sat, Oct. 22 Handsworth Royals vs West Vancouver Highlanders West Van High West Vancouver 1:30P
Sat, Oct. 29 Handsworth Royals vs Carson Graham Eagles Carson Graham Sec North Vancouver 1:30P


The Handsworth Royals won the Western Division last year going a perfect 5-0 in the regular season. After an impressive win over a dangerous Centennial team in the Quarterfinals, the Royals hit a wall called the Rick Hansen Hurricanes in the Semifinals. The Royals had a great year in all categories of offense and defense and were consistent in their great play all year. Offensive contributions came from QB Sam Wilson, a talented receiving core of WRs Brett Lunner, Bruce Bowman, Travis Leskewitch, Danny Hatch, and RB Dustyn Harvey. All would be leaders in their respective categories in passing, receiving, and rushing. The Defensive leaders of the team were G/LB Taylor Epp and T/DT Dustin Miles. Both were leaders in the league in the tackles category. Overall, the Royals were the most balanced team in all of AAA, this considering that the Royals only moved up from AA to AAA last year.

The Royals graduate most of the offensive and defensive leaders from last year's team. The key returning player will be RB/S Dustyn Harvey. Harvey was a key member of the offense and will be the leader for 05/06. Rookies will make up a majority of the 05/06 team. The JV team went 4-2 last year before losing in a romp vs JV Champions STM. Leading the JV team last year were QB/CB Jonathan Roney, RB/CB Dustin Holmes, WR Tommy Knowles and G/LB Jared Winslow.

With so many graduating players, the Royals will not repeat as Divisional champs, that title belongs to Vancouver College this year. Harvey will be a force again this year as long as the rookie O-line can stand their ground and make blocks. Of the 3 teams contending for 2nd and 3rd in the West this year, the Royals probably sit 3rd on the depth chart. But the margin between all 3 teams is very narrow. Ultimately, the Royals will look to gain some valuable experience for their young team and hope to make a run next year.


Prognosis: 2-3 (Slightly edged by ND and Timberline at the moment)
Key Games: Week 4, ND vs Handsworth; Week 6, Handsworth vs Timberline
Top Offensive Players: RB/S Dustyn Harvey, QB/CB Jonathan Roney, RB/CB Dustin Holmes
Top Defensive Players: G/LB Jared Winslow, T/DT John Snelling