The John Barsby Bulldogs have appeared in back to back junior varsity provincial championship games, winning the title in 2025 by a 34-3 score over Argyle. (John Barsby Football)

By Dan Marshall

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John Barsby varsity football dominates provincial championship game

Dec 1, 2025 | 10:47 AM

NANAIMO — The journey started in September and wrapped with a provincial title over the weekend for the John Barsby junior varsity football team.

In the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 at Langley’s McLeod Athletic Park the Bulldogs played Argyle out of North Vancouver and recorded a decisive 34-3 victory.

Stevenson said it started with the defence only allowing two plays over 25 yards the entire game.

“Our team had prepared all season to be in this game. We played stellar, physical defence throughout the game and our offence played bone crunching football up front and our backfield executed almost flawlessly.”

Stevenson added their running game helped setup a pair of touchdowns offensively, while special teams contributed in key moments.

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“Our special teams kept our opponent on a long-field and our offence on a short-field. It was complimentary football through and through.”

John Barsby has now been to two straight B.C. junior varsity finals, making up for a 50-8 loss to Robert Bateman last year with the provincial title in 2025.

The JV’s went 3-1 in the regular season and were dominant in the playoffs outscoring their three opponents by a combined score of 96-19.

Coach Rob Stevenson said a large group of people on and off the field contributed to Barsby’s success this year.

“Much credit goes to the players and our coaching staff, school administration and staff and all of our parents, alumni and community supporters.”

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