Six players on the Terry Fox Ravens were among the 62 to advance past the first cut-down stage of tryouts for the Team BC Under-18 unit set to compete in the Football Canada Cup from July 9-15 in Lethbridge, Alta.
Those still in the hunt for spot on the final 40-player roster to be determined later this month were selected from an original field of more than 130 players who attended a tryout camp at Simon Fraser University over the Victoria Day long weekend.
The Ravens and Mt. Douglas Rams of Victoria shared the most representation on the cut-down roster.
Ravens still bidding to make the final line-up are Mike Hemsworth (defensive back), Tyrel Ratich (defensive lineman), Mark Casuga (linebacker), Jake Nylund (linebacker), Jonathon Tam (offensive lineman) and Mason Woods (offensive lineman).
Two Centennial Centaurs are also still aiming to make the squad, including Jason Buren (defensive back) and Lucas Naso (defensive lineman).
In addition, James Dowdall (receiver) of the Coquitlam Falcons Midget minor squad remains in the hunt for a final roster spot.
Terry Fox co-head coach Tom Kudaba will serve as Team BC head coach for the second straight year.
Last year, Team BC, featuring seven Terry Fox players, claimed the bronze medal at the Canada Cup U-18 football tournament in Wolfville, N.S.
