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Field hockey: Lions lose but advance to provincials

Magee and Eric Hamber qualify for AAA B.C. senior girls championships
Megan Stewart

Despite losing the AAA zone tournament final, the Magee Lions will return to the B.C. championships for the first time since 2008. 

Magee lost 4-0 to Richmond's McMath secondary in the AAA final at Eric Hamber secondary on Oct. 30. 

Head coach Nancy Archbould said the team is bolstered by Team B.C. players and others who compete for the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­Hawks, which extends the high school season.

“Returning to provincials this year has been an unexpected surprise,” she wrote in an email. “I feel our success is attributed to having all our players involved in the games and play on the field, not just individual play-making. The experienced players have definitely contributed immensely but they have also raised the standard of play for all the players.”

McMath and Magee both advance to provincials as well as Eric Hamber.

The 2014 B.C. Championships run Nov. 12 to 14 in North Vancouver.