CENSOR THIS! - Kelowna Secondary School

KSS Students Shine!
KSS Teams a Fixture at Provincials
by Kolby Zinger-Harris
KSS is proud of its various sports teams which
have now finished their seasons with impressive
rankings at their respective provincial
tournaments. Notably, the school recognizes
its AAA Boys Soccer team and the Senior
Boys and Girls volleyball teams. Without a
doubt, these players merit some pride reflecting
back on their challenging fall season.
Team coach Lum Balducci led the AAA
Boys Soccer team amazingly this past year. Team
captain Joel Burma, a grade 12 student at KSS,
certainly worked hard along with the other players
to make it the best season the team has ever
seen. This was only the second time the AAA
team has made it into the provincial tournament.
Furthermore, having come in fifth, they placed
the highest they ever have. To be sure, the excellent
leadership of Balducci and Burma, along
with the hard work and devotion of the entire team
was what allowed them to rise to a new standard.
Not to be forgotten is the Senior Girls Volleyball
Team, which also came in fifth at provincials.
A perfect example of athletic excellence, the
team practised hard during the season and hopes to
continue to achieve and improve for future seasons.
Last, the Senior Boys Volleyball Team had
a most intense provincial tournament. Upon making
it into the final game, the entire student body
of KSS was buzzed with excitement and awaited
MMA Fighter Elijah Goulding Comes in a Close Second
by Zoe Shay
Censor This! had a chat with Elijah Goulding,
an MMA fighter in grade 10 at KSS. Elijah
trains at Toshido MMA in Kelowna with David
Lea. Goulding recently fought in Vancouver
at Battlefield Fight League with competitor
Joshua Lam and lost just by 28 to 29 in a split
decision. Mmasucka.com awarded Elijah with
fight of the night and his entire team and many
supporters are extremely proud of how much
effort and training went into this competition.
Censor This!: What’s the best part about MMA?
Elijah: This is a hard question, I love it all. I
love the physical challenge.
Censor This!: What does it take to be a great
fighter?
Elijah: A strong will, good attitude and heart, a
good coach/team and work ethic.
Censor This!: Any words of advice for anyone
who wants to get involved in MMA?
Elijah: Come to Toshido! Work hard and you
can make it!
Censor This!: Alright, thanks Elijah for talking
to us and Censor This! wishes you the best in
your MMA career.
the final match between Kelowna Secondary and
Oakland with anticipation. The game was hosted
by KSS and it was an exciting night with a packed
audience of students and family. The Owls didn’t
win this time, but placed a hard-fought second,
The Senior Boys volleyball team players get
ready for the game. Photo by Lauren Boyd
and Harsha Bahmra
nonetheless. The team should be commended
for its work ethic and achievements this season.
All in all, KSS has much to be proud of
when it comes to fall athletics. Without a doubt,
the various teams at Kelowna Secondary prove
to be some of the best in the province and will
continue to excel standards for years to come.
Team Captain Joel Burma demonstrated
fantastic skill and leadership this fall season.
Elijah Goulding (left) lost by just one point in the Vancouver Battlefield Fight League against
competitor Joshua Lam (right) in an intense MMA fight. Contributed by mmasucka.com
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