Pumas
Address: 2155 Liverpool Rd. N., Pickering, L1X 1V4 (map)
School opened: 1991
Enrollment / OFSAA classification: 1785 / AAAA
Pine Ridge School Sports Web Site
Senior Program
LOSSA Football Membership: 2001-present; 1994-1997
Titles: None
2008 Players to watch:
Kevin Coutu (line); Jordan Reid (Rcv); Jordan Scholefield (LB); Dan Wilkins (QB)
Junior Program
LOSSA Football Membership: 2002-present; 1992-1993
Titles: Two (1992, 1993)
2008 Players to watch:
Omar McGregor;
Harry Williams
Where Are They Now!
Player | University / College | Current Team |
Benjamin; Ryan | Attending McMaster University | McMaster Marauders (CB) |
Harding; Tyler | Attending Bishops University | Bishop Gaiters (OL) |
Metcalfe; Byron | Attending McMaster University | McMaster Marauders (DB) |
Rhodes; Tim | Attended Concordia University | Oshawa Hawkeyes (Coach) |
Trotman; Bryant | Attending University of Windsor | Windsor Lancers (DB) |
Young; Kory | Attending Bishops University | Bishop Gaiters (OL) |
Noteworthy:
2006: Pine Ridge Seniors capture the Tier II Championship with a 18-11 victory over Sinclair. Prior to reaching the final, Pine Ridge required overtime to prevail over the Bowmanville Talons.
2003: The Senior Pumas reach the semi-final where they are defeated by Paul Dwyer 17-13. The losing teams from the semi-finals meet in the Consolation final and Pine Ridge turns back Sinclair by one point (8-7).
1993: Back to back Junior titles for the Pumas as once again they turn back Pickering in the league championship game 35-31.
1992: In their first year of operation as a Junior football team, Pine Ridge would capture the Championship with a 6-3 victory over Pickering. Pine Ridge was actually eliminated by Paul Dwyer however it was discovered that Paul Dwyer had utilized the services of two overage players giving Pine Ridge a reprieve.