Awesome story here - congrats to Paige, her family and the Alberni Wrestling family.
Yes - this is a "Bulldog" blog - but it's always also been about local sports and the community in general.
It's sure nice to have some positive sports news, isn't it?!
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Alberni
Wrestler Paige Maher Commits to Simon Fraser University
Alberni Wrestling and Simon Fraser University are excited to
announce the commitment of Paige Maher to the SFU Women’s Wrestling Team
starting in the Fall of 2021. Maher is a
three-time BC Provincial Champion, and current Canadian National Champion (69kg)
and has represented Canada internationally as a member of the Cadet National
Team.
Paige will be joining a formidable SFU women’s team that is headed by
Olympian Justin Abdou, current National Team member Justina Di Stasio, and Hall
of Fame coach, Mike Jones. “We are
very excited to have Paige join our program. She was at the top of our
recruiting list and we are honored that she has chosen SFU. We
think that she will make an immediate impact at the University level,”
stated coach Abdou. "We have a long-standing relationship
with the Port Alberni wrestling club and appreciate all that they do for
young wrestlers. We are super excited to have yet another PA
grad wearing the SFU colors."
Maher is joining a long line of Alberni wrestlers who continued
their careers at SFU including brothers Aaron and Nolan Badovinac, Yorgo and
Alexis Roumanis, Maureen (Messenger) Miller, Ashlea McManus, AVWC president
James Messenger, and long-time ADSS Head coach John McDonald. She brings with her a plethora of talent, an
unassailable work ethic, and strong leadership skills.
“Paige is an outstanding athlete whose skillset and values
fit those of the SFU culture,” commented coach John McDonald. “I am confident that Paige will have a lot of
success at the university level and am excited to see her follow the footsteps
of many Alberni Alumni before her. Let the
tradition continue!”
