Kennebecasis Valley High School

Reach for the Top (2006/2007)

	May 28, 2007 - Reach for the Top Team Finishes Second at National Championships On Sunday in Edmonton, Kennebecasis Valley High's Reach for the Top team won their semi-final against St-George's of Vancouver. KV had lost to St.-George's in the round robin which made this win even more meaningful. The Crusaders battled hard but lost a very exciting final to London Central High School of Ontario by a score of 365-300. London was undefeated this season in provincial (Ontario) and national play and were the heavy favourites. This was KV's best performance ever in Reach for the Top. They had previously lost in the quarter-finals in 2004 and 2006. They finished #2 in Canada out of over 500 teams from across the country. Captain Morgan Gagnon was named to the 4 player all-star team for his contribution to the team's success. Gagnon will graduate this June, but the remaining players will be returning next season as KV will attempt to return to the Nationals for the 4th straight time. The taped matches will be televised on various educational networks such as TV Ontario and Canadian Learning Television throughout the summer and fall. The team includes Morgan Gagnon, Will Koncovy, Kale O’Neill, Nick Manuel, alternates Dylan Lenton and Stephen Spence, as well as teacher/coach Mr. Jason Thorne.
May 27, 2007 - KVHS Reach for the Top Team Reaches National Semi-Final for the First Time Ever KVHS continued their success at the National Reach for the Top Championship by posting a win over Sir Winston Churchill Secondary of Vancouver in their Sunday after-noon quarter-final match. The Crusaders dominated early, leading 175 points to 30 at the end of the first round of questions. KV kept their lead at over 100 points for the rest of the match, winning by a final score of 355-245. The New Brunswick Champs now move on to National Reach for the Top semi-final for the first time in the school's history. KV were National Champions on CBC's Smart Ask! in 2002 but have been eliminated in the quarter-finals of their previous participations at Reach Nationals in 2004 and 2006. Their opponents will be George's of Vancouver.
May 26, 2007 - KVHS Reach for the Top Team Ranked Third after Round Robin at National Championships The Kennebecasis Valley High School Reach for the Top team is in Edmonton, Alberta this week for the National Championships. In the round robin portion of the competition, KV finished with a record of 8 wins and 3 losses. This ranked them in 3rd position out of 12 teams and gave them a bye into the quarter-finals of the televised playoffs. KV started off the day with five straight wins, but needed a victory in their last game versus Gloucester of Ontario to secure a bye into the quarters. A loss in that match would have left KV in 5th place.
	Reach for Dal, October 2006 On Friday, three members of the KVHS Reach for the Top team, Kale O’Neill, Morgan Gagon and Will Koncovy participated in the Reach for Dal event at Dalhousie University in Halifax. The team qualified 2nd out of 40 teams from across the Maritimes in the morning qualification round. In the quarter-finals they beat Easy Hants of Nova Scotia before falling to Dartmouth High School in the semis. With their third place finish, the team won three thousand dollars worth of scholarships to Dalhousie University. Morgan Gagnon has four thousand dollars in scholarships in the last 2 years’ events. Congratulations to the team on a great performance.
		Sir James Dunn, November 2006 KVHS sent four teams to a reach event for the first time ever on Saturday in Saint-Andrew’s. The “B” team posted a six and one record losing only the final to Minto High by twenty points. The “C” and “D” teams each played well but were left out of the playoffs. KV’s senior team included new players Will Koncovy, Kale O’Neill and Thomas McShane, as well as returning player Morgan Gagnon. Our Crusaders went undefeated winning all seven of their games including a 300-290 come-from-behind win versus Oromocto High in the Final. This was our Crusaders’ 52nd consecutive win in provincial play as well as their 12th championship in a row dating back to April of 2004. The team will play in four other events this season leading-up to the provincials in April in the hopes of earning their 3rd consecutive trip to the National Championships. Congratulations to all players on a great event!
	Saint Malachy’s Event, December 2006 On Saturday, KVHS participated in the second Reach for the Top event of the season and for the first time ever; KV sent 5 teams to a provincial event. In the Intermediate division, all three teams played well but fell short of the top 2 finish needed to qualify for the playoffs. The “B” and “C” teams finished just short with 3 wins and 2 losses. In the Senior Division, KV’s “A” team, including Morgan Gagnon, Will Koncovy, Kale O’Neill and Stephen Spence went undefeated once again and has won 55 consecutive games over the past 2 seasons in Provincial play. Our Crusaders beat FHS in the final 490-180 to win their 13th straight tournament. Our “A” team’s only competition of the day came from their own teammates on the “B” team whom they beat in the semi-final. The “B”team, which included Thomas McShane, Nick Manuel, Corey Goodwin, Owen Gillbride and Dylan Lenton won 4 games in the round robin and had only one loss which came by only 10 points. That loss was all that prevented a KV versus KV final. This was the first time ever that a school had two of its teams finish in the top 3 in the senior division at a provincial Reach for the Top event. The season resumes in February with the third provincial event of the season which will be hosted by KVHS. Congratulations to all teams on a great event!
		KVHS, February 2007 On Saturday, KVHS hosted its second annual Reach for the Top event. In the Intermediate division, KV’s “B” team went undefeated with a 7 win and no loss record. Our team, which included Kale O’Neil, Katie Davis, Owen Gilbride, Jordan Woods and Corey Goodwin beat Rothesay Netherwood in the final. KV’s “C” team played well but did not qualify for the playoffs. In the Senior Division, KV’s “A” team, including Morgan Gagnon, Will Koncovy, Nick Manuel, Dylan Lenton and Thomas McShane went undefeated once again and has won 62 consecutive games over the past 2 seasons in Provincial play. Our Crusaders beat Oromocto High in the final 490-160 to win their 14th straight tournament dating back to April of 2004. Congratulations to all teams on a great event and many thanks to all staff and parent volunteers who made the event a success.
	SJHS, March 2007 On Saturday, KV’s Reach for the Top team were at Saint John High for the 4th event of the season. In the Intermediate division, KV’s “B” team went undefeated in the round robin but lost a tough game against Minto High in the semi-final. KV’s “C” and “D” teams played well but did not qualify for the playoffs. In the Senior Division, KV’s “A” team, including Morgan Gagnon, Will Koncovy, Nick Manuel and Kale O’Neill went undefeated once again and has won 69 consecutive games over the past 2 seasons in Provincial play. Our Crusaders beat Oromocto High in the final to win their 15th consecutive tournament dating back to April of 2004. Good luck to the teams who are heading to the final invitational event of the year on Saturday in Nackawic.
		Nackawic, March 2007 On Saturday, KV’s Reach for the Top team was in Nackawic for the 5th event of the season. In the Intermediate division, KV’s “B” team won their first six games but lost a tough game against St. Mac’s in the final. KV’s “C” and “D” teams played well but did not qualify for the playoffs. In the Senior Division, KV’s “A” team, including Morgan Gagnon, Will Koncovy, Nick Manuel and Thomas McShane went undefeated once again and has won 76 consecutive games over the past 2 seasons in Provincial play. Our Crusaders beat Nackawic High in the final to win their 15th consecutive tournament and have not lost an event in over 3 years. The team now prepares to defend their Provincial title in Fredericton in three weeks. The winner will get the chance to represent New Brunswick at the National Championships in Edmonton.
	Provincials, April 2007 On Saturday, KV’s Reach for the Top team was in Fredericton for the Provincial Championships. Our Crusaders were defending champs in both JV and Senior divisions. In JV competition, KV’s “B” team, which included Thomas McShane, Cory Goodwin, Dylan Lenton, Owen Gilbride and Jordan Woods went undefeated through the round robin and semi finals. In the final they scored a come from behind victory to win the championship by one question 310-300. In the Senior Division, KV’s “A” team, including Morgan Gagnon, Will Koncovy, Nick Manuel and Kale O’Neill went undefeated once again in the Round Robin before beating Fredericton High in the semi-final. Our Crusaders played Oromocto in the final and were tied 240-240 at the end of round two. Our crusaders took control from the start of the final round, scoring 70 consecutive points, and won by a final score of 500 to 310. This win completed KV’s third consecutive undefeated season in provincial play. KV has now won sixteen consecutive provincial events over the past four seasons. Our Crusaders on the senior team will now begin preparations for the National Championships which will be held in Edmonton in late May. Congratulations to all players on a great performance!!

Scores and Standings (April, 2007)

Reach for the Top (2005/2006)