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Saints marching up the rankings

Langley senior AA varsity football team now ranked fifth in the province
Staff Writer
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Langley Saints’ Azuka Okoli goes airborne over a fallen Seaquam Seahawks defender during the Saints’ 32-16 victory in Surrey on Oct. 3 during AA varsity football exhibition action. Langley opened league play last Friday, pulling off the upset as they beat the fourth-ranked Holy Cross Crusaders 20-13 at McLeod Athletic Park. The Saints defence stood tall, denying the Crusaders the tying touchdown with a goal-line stand. Langley, which is now ranked fifth in the province, hosts Moscrop tonight (Friday) at MAP at 7 p.m.

The Langley Saints used a goal-line stand to deny the Holy Cross Crusaders on a first-and-goal situation to hang on for the 20-13 victory in game one of the AA high school football regular season.

The Saints defeated the Crusaders — who were ranked fourth in the province heading into the game — on Oct. 9 at McLeod Athletic Park.

The victory improved Langley to 2-0 overall as they began their season with a 32-16 victory over the Seaquam Seahawks on Oct. 3.

Langley, which is now ranked fifth among AA schools in the province, hosts Moscrop on Oct. 16 at McLeod Athletic Park. Kick-off goes at 7 p.m.

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