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Royals top Highlanders in AAA showdown

Pipers score first win of the season

The Handsworth Royals continued their impressive run through the AAA football ranks Friday with a 27-17 win over their North Shore rivals from West Vancouver secondary.

Handsworth Quarterback Mike Lemoine threw for 266 yards with a touchdown pass to receiver Damian Starnes who totaled 186 yards receiving on the day. Running back Alex Moon racked up 118 yards on the ground to help lead the Royals to victory.

Handsworth lineman Matt Anderson also had a huge game, recording two interceptions, a sack, a blocked kick and three converts all while playing out of position as a linebacker.

Anthony Oswald led the West Van attack with 205 yards rushing in 19 carries.

One other all-North Shore matchup saw the Argyle Pipers pick up their first win of the season Friday as they beat Sentinel 37-0 in AA action. Both schools are rebuilding their football programs - Argyle joined the AA league last year while Sentinel started play this season.