The New Westminster Hyacks clinched a playoff spot, but it’s first place they’re after.
The junior varsity high school football team confirmed a ticket into the B.C. high school post season following a 35-6 victory over the Hugh Boyd Trojans last Thursday.
Adrian Cagampan scored two touchdowns on runs of 65 and 15 yards to help the unbeaten Hyacks to a 28-0 half-time lead.
Twin brother Brian Cagampan also rushed for a score, taking the ball into the end zone from 30 yards out for the game-opening touchdown.
Quarterback Jamie Shiho completed the first-half scoring with a short run.
Jordan Guzman had the fifth New West score off a short run in the second half.
“It was a good team win,” said former Hyack player and New West’s offensive coordinator Darnell Sikorski. “That clinched us a playoff spot, but overall we knew it was going to be a big test.”
Sikorski described the effort as “the best offensive game of the season.”
But most of the accolades went to the offensive line that had one of its best games, opening up the running game with sound downfield blocking, Sikorski added.
The defensive line also stood out. Grade 9 lineman Josh Olango had three tackles, including a couple in the Hugh Boyd backfield. James Cunningham also had a solid outing.
Next up for the JVs is a battle for first place with the 4-0 Vancouver College Fighting Irish and a chance to win the South division, said Sikorski.
“The kids are pretty motivated. … It’s definitely a big deal,” he said.
The JV Hyacks take on the Irish on Thursday at Mercer Stadium. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m.
New West closes out the season at home against Holy Cross on Oct. 31.
