Ray Kocher Classic Game Week!

 

The tenth annual Ray Kocher Classic Rivalry Game between the John Barsby and Nanaimo District H.S. Football programs is slated for this week. The game and trophy get their name in honor of Mr. Ray Kocher who was the principal of both schools at the time that they respectively started their programs. Mr. Kocher’s unwavering support and encouragement are the reason that hundreds upon hundreds of young men over the years have had the opportunity to compete on the gridiron and measure themselves against their peers from across the province.

The John Barsby Junior Varsity Squad will travel to NDSS Thursday afternoon for a 3:16 PM kick-off and Friday afternoon, the Varsity Dawgs host the Islanders in the Canem Cage at 1:46 PM. These games are always extremely hard fought regardless of either team’s win-loss record and it is a source of school pride throughout the year.

The Varsity edition of this year’s duo of games will feature the John Barsby Dance Squad performing at half-time for our home and visiting fans. Lots of hard-fought fun this week! In the spirit of the game and fraternity of the two football programs: Go Dawgs! Go Islanders! Lets Get It On!!