Paige Maher commits to Simon Fraser University....

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!”