Image: Katie Kiener, used with permission / JV Grizzlies wide receiver Ty Peppin (#17) scampers toward the end zone in last week's 78-0 win against the Sardis Falcons.
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G.W. Graham JV Grizzlies remain unbeaten with decisive win over rival Sardis

Oct 27, 2025 | 11:53 AM

CHILLIWACK — The GW Graham Junior Varsity Grizzlies remained unbeaten on the season with a decisive 78-0 win over rival Sardis Secondary at Exhibition Stadium in Chilliwack last Thursday (Oct. 23).

The Grizzlies defence set the tone from the opening kickoff by smothering the Falcons offence, allowing only one first down the entire game. They forced three interceptions, recovered a fumble and forced a safety. Linebacker Cohen Magnusson registered a tackle and recovered a fumble, while linebacker Ike Carstensen anchored the defence with six tackles and several punishing hits. Defensive ends Max Ferguson and Brady Henderson combined for eight tackles, and another 11 Grizzlies defenders chipped in on stops throughout the afternoon.

Image: Katie Kiener, used with permission / G.W. Graham JV player Max Ferguson (#40) tackles a Sardis defender during last week’s win.

The Grizzlies secondary was equally stifling by not surrendering a single pass completion through the air. Cornerbacks Kingston Moran and Jackson Sutton each recorded an interception, with safety Carson Breland hauled in one of his own to boot.

Image: Katie Kiener, used with permission / Carson Breland (#27) of the G.W. Graham JV Grizzlies hauls in an interception, next to teammate Nick Smith (#8), during last week’s win.

On offence, GW Graham was equally unstoppable, finding the end zone on every possession. Starting QB Ben Fleenor was efficient and poised in the pocket, completing 5-of-7 passes for 127 yards and three touchdowns. Fellow Grizzlies quarterback Gage Magowan didn’t let up either, converting 3-of-5 for 66 yards and two scores while bolting for 33 rushing yards on two carries.

The Grizzlies’ air attack was spread evenly, with Jackson Sutton, Jaiden Sakounchareun, and Lochlan Clements each hauling in two catches and a touchdown. Jackson Gamboa and Ty Peppin also found the end zone on their lone receptions of the day.

G.W. Graham’s ground game was equally lethal, racking up 259 rushing yards. Landon Keddy led the charge with 98 yards and three touchdowns on just four carries, while Jayden Farmer, Cohen Magnusson, and Kaiden Grewal each added a rushing score. In total, the Grizzlies tallied 452 yards of offence — 193 through the air and 259 on the ground.

Kicker Tyler Ekland rounded out the performance, converting 8 of 10 point-after attempts and consistently pinning Sardis deep in its own end with well-placed kicks. On special teams, Austin Pierce made a key play by recovering the Falcons’ onside kick attempt, keeping the Grizzlies in control of field position throughout the afternoon.

With the win, the Grizzlies remain atop the Eastern Valley Conference as they head into their final week of the regular season. They face the 3–1 Langley Thunderbirds this Thursday, October 29 at 2 p.m.. at McLeod Stadium. Parents and fans are encouraged to come out and cheer on the Grizzlies on the road as they look to secure first place in the Eastern Valley Conference and a potential first-round playoff bye.

Image: Katie Kiener, used with permission / The JV Grizzlies (pictured) head to Langley this week to take on the 3-1 Langley Thunderbirds.