The West Ferris Trojans senior boys soccer team traveled to Hamilton on Wednesday to compete in the OFSAA provincial championships.
The Trojans have peaked at the right time of the year. In NDA play the Trojans up set the Barons in the quarter finals, defeated the Wild Cats who were unbeaten throughout the regular season and lost in the NDA Championship in a tight game against the Bears. The Trojans represented NDA at Boys ‘A’ NOSSA and beat College Notre-Dame 1-0 last Friday.
The Trojans have demonstrated tremendous improvements in technical skill and team system play throughout the season thanks to coaches Cameron Culbert and Paul Cook.
The Trojans feature a very skilled goaltender in Jeff Crowe, solid Defence lead by team captain Ethan Hurd and a number of very skilled midfielders. The Trojans have found their success and persevered through the season by out working their opponents and timely goals from their skilled players.
The Trojans open the Tournament Thursday at 9 a.m. as the face Louis Riel from Ottawa.
West Ferris plays tournament hosts Hamilton District Christian High School Thursday at noon.
Day two will see the Trojans take to the pitch against Nicholson Catholic at 8am on Friday and finish round robin play against Tilbury High School at 11 a.m.
Head coach Brandon Grube stated that he is very pleased with the relentless work ethic of the green and white through the entire season.
“Our guys have some skill and battle hard. I know these guys can compete well in this tournament," said Grube.
"The OFSAA experience is always special. We as coaches are very pleased to see such a great group of kids persevere and earn this opportunity.”
The Trojans last qualified for OFSAA back in 2007, they have hosted a few times since.