Fighting Irish Triumph Over Notre Dame to Claim 67th Archbishops Trophy

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Under the crisp November skies on O’Hagan Field, the Vancouver College Fighting Irish defeated the Notre Dame Jugglers 14–7 to capture their seventh consecutive Archbishops Trophy in the storied rivalry.

From the opening kickoff, it was clear both teams came ready for a battle. The Irish defence, known for its physicality and discipline, set the tone early, limiting the Jugglers’ offence and forcing them into long drives that yielded little success. The only Notre Dame touchdown came from a short four-yard push, but beyond that, the Fighting Irish defence held firm all game long.

Offensively, the Irish relied on standout performances from key players. Game MVP Tristan Perdido led the charge with an impressive 200 yards and a touchdown, slicing through the Jugglers’ defence with his trademark speed and vision. Nicky Noguera added another score for Vancouver College, providing the offensive edge needed to secure the victory. In the trenches, Jaxson Farac earned Best Lineman honours, anchoring a defensive line that consistently controlled the line of scrimmage and sacked the running back a number of times.

For Notre Dame, Caleb Parrotta was recognized as Best Back, making crucial plays and keeping the Jugglers competitive in a tight, hard-fought matchup.

Head Coach Bryan Chiu (VC ’92) praised both teams after the game, saying, “It’s always a tough battle when playing Notre Dame for the Archbishop’s Trophy game. Both defences played great.”

Jugglers' head Coach Dennis Kelly loved his team's effort despite the loss.

"The staff was extremely proud of the entire team for a big bounce-back performance after a disappointing outing last week at South Delta. Defensively, we limited VC to only a few big plays and we displayed a good offensive attack despite some key injuries. Looking forward to next week and the start of playoff action."

With the Archbishops Trophy secured once again, the Fighting Irish now set their sights on the postseason, as they prepare for their round of 16 match-up against OKM.

The Jugglers will set their sights on the STM Knights in a rematch from earlier this year.